The Grow Down on Soil Health
Welcome to “The Grow Down on Soil Health” podcast, where we dive deep into sustainable farming practices designed to enhance both your land and your bottom line. Join host Ben West, Ph.D., executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and a diverse lineup of guests from various agricultural backgrounds as they share entertaining stories, invaluable soil health management techniques, and the incredible benefits cover crops can bring to your farm.
Cover Crop Management During a Strong El Niño
In this webinar, DTN meteorologist John Baranick discusses the key weather factors shaping the fall and winter seasons as a building El Niño is forecast to become one of the strongest on record. He explains how El Niño may influence regional weather patterns and what those conditions could mean for cover crop establishment, management, and decision-making heading into the 2027 growing season.
Feeding the Soil: Cover crops, crop rotations and more with Dr. Marshall McDaniel
In this webinar, Dr. Marshall McDaniel, Associate Professor of Soil-Plant Interactions at Iowa State University, explores how cover crops, diversified crop rotations, and perennial groundcovers can improve soil health. Drawing on his research, Dr. McDaniel discusses how these practices influence soil carbon, nitrogen, and microbial biomass, along with considerations for effectively managing perennial groundcovers in corn and corn-soybean systems.
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Understanding Equipment Management for Planting Cover Crops
This paper provides background into cover crop establishment, machinery choices for planting, machinery economics, and developments that might impact cover crop adoption.
Understanding the Why and How of Cover Crops with Rob Myers, Ph.D.
Today’s episode features Rob Myers, Ph.D., a well-known figure in regenerative agriculture. He’s here to share his cover crop knowledge on topics like getting started, species selection before row crops, grazing and how farmers can experience continued success.
USDA-NRCS Cover Crop Periodic Table
The Cover Crop Periodic Table, adapted from the Cover Crop Chart USDA-ARS, is a decision aid to help farmers and ranchers select and manage cover crops.
Using Cover Crops to Convert to No-till
This fact sheet discusses the difference between tilling and not tilling, ecosystem functionality, continuous living cover, nitrogen recycling, reduced soil erosion, phosphorus retention, water infiltration, and controlled traffic.