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 Crops, Row Crops & Livestock, Oh My!
In this webinar, Indiana producer and first-generation row crop farmer Woody Nichols and Technical Assistance Specialist Hans Schmitz have an open discussion about cover crops, soil health practices in row-crop farming, rotational grazing, and conservation practice adoption.
What You’re Missing if You’re Only Testing for Fertility
Understanding your soil is the foundation of good farm management. Soil testing gives farmers, agronomists and landowners the data needed to assess and improve their soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties, supporting better decisions that enhance productivity and long-term sustainability. But not all soil tests tell the same story. There are two different approaches – soil fertility testing and soil health testing – and understanding the difference between them is key to getting the most out of your farming operation.
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Why Do Cover Crops Sometimes Fail?
Read this article to examine the most common causes of failure of a cover crop and what you can do to enhance your chances of success.