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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.
Soil Health Monitoring: Like Maintaining Your Equipment
Just like you perform regular maintenance on your tractor to keep it running well and catch problems early, your soil needs regular testing to assess its condition and maintain productivity and profitability. Check out this fact sheet from the Soil Health Institute to learn more.
Cover Crops and Soil Biology – The Clyde Burchett Way
Clyde Burchett, owner of Burchett Seed Service, has spent over 35 years in agriculture, with two decades working in plant breeding, agronomy, and sales before starting his own company with his son. He’s seen firsthand how soil health practices, like cover crops, can benefit farmers, their land, and their profitability. Hear Clyde discuss how cover crops can be a powerful tool in your pest management and soil health systems.
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Cover Crop Selection Tool – Midwest
The Midwest Cover Crops Council provides helpful regional guidance and considerations as you think through your needs and goals.
Cover Crop Selection Tool – Northeast
The Northeast Cover Crops Council provides helpful regional guidance and considerations as you think through your needs and goals.
Cover Crop Selection Tool – Southern
The Southern Cover Crops Council provides helpful regional guidance and considerations as you think through your needs and goals.
Cover Crop Termination – Ohio State University Extension
Read this article from Ohio State University to learn more about the three main methods of cover crop termination: natural (species that winter kill), chemical, and mechanical. Cover crops may also be bailed, grazed, or harvested as silage.