Best Cover Crop Strategies Podcasts (2024)

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What are we trying to accomplish with fall tillage? 1:00:44

7d ago1:00:44

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What are we trying to accomplish with fall tillage? It's all about achieving that perfect seedbed for spring planting. Iowa farmer Jeremy Swanson leads our discussion about what tillage must accomplish for our farms. And he also shares the story of his farm's journey from conventional tillage to strip till and no till acres. Our farmer group also d…

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Understanding Carbon & Humics 1:39:30

14d ago1:39:30

1:39:30

George Sims takes us on a journey to the beginning of the 20th Century, when orange growers only had four tools in their agronomy program. It's a tale that soon takes a twist with the advent of synthetic fertilizers around the time of World War Two. After decades of heavy use of these chemicals, and with many farmers seeing diminishing returns, it …

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Cover Crop Mixtures Vs. Monocultures: What Are The Research Results? 50:22

2M ago50:22

50:22

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed, Washington State University agronomist Andrew McGuire discusses his extensive research on the pros and cons of using cover crop mixtures vs. monocultures. After he presents his findings, we’ll then hear from Jasper, Mo., farmer Macauley Kincaid and Rockwell Ci…

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Cover Crop Mixes, Seeding Methods & Farm History With Jay Baxter 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed, I had the opportunity to travel to Jay Baxter’s farm in Georgetown, Del., and talk to him about cover crop seeding and termination methods, his opinion on multi-species cover crop mixes, the rich history of his family farm and much more.…

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Best Practices For Applying Residual Herbicides When Planting Green 21:07

2M ago21:07

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed, I’m joined by Penn State University graduate student Megan Czekaj, as we discuss her research on best practices for applying residual herbicides when planting green. Her project focuses on cereal rye in soybean systems and delves into termination timing, cover…

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Outside-The-Box Cover Crop Ideas with Agronomist Joe Ailts 28:31

3M ago28:31

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed, listen to a conversation with Deer Park, Wis., agronomist Joe Ailts, as he discusses everything from nitrogen for a following corn crop, best cover crop blends following small grain harvest, the most outside-the-box ideas he has encountered as an agronomist an…

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Saving Time & Money By Interseeding Cover Crops Into Soybeans 30:39

4M ago30:39

30:39

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by GS3 Quality Seed, listen to a conversation with Faulkton, S.D., grower Alex Frasier, as he discusses his unique practice of interseeding a cover crop mix into soybeans and how it has helped him save on fertilizer, fuel and other costs.…

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SEASON 7: Ep1: Voices of The Winter Conference 35:20

5M ago35:20

35:20

This episode is a culmination of voices and stories of our NOFA community members that visited the in person Winter Conferences. For those of you who don’t already know, most of the NOFA state chapters host an annual Winter Conference. Some are jam packed single days, others are weekend long intensives, and others have been held in a more virtual o…

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How To Improve Cover Crop Performance And Increase Biomass 18:59

5M ago18:59

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with Etienne Sutton, a PhD candidate at University of Michigan studying in the Soil & Agroecosystems Lab. She talks about her research on what factors affect cover crop biomass levels and how to improve cover crop performance overa…

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3 Different Methods Of Seeding Cover Crops 13:48

6M ago13:48

13:48

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with grower and cover crop seeding professional, Mike Unruh, as he talks about three different ways to seed cover crops and explains why he disagrees with growers who say cover cropping in colder climates like Minnesota is too diff…

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The Origin Story Of Steve Groff’s Winter King Hairy Vetch Cover Crop 32:19

6M ago32:19

32:19

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with cover crop expert Steve Groff, who farms in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Steve talks about how he first came up with the idea to grow his Winter King Hairy Vetch — a particularly winter-hardy variety of cover crop …

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Using Bread Dough To Manage Slug Pressure In Cover Cropped Fields 21:14

7M ago21:14

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with Rory McDonnell, associate professor at Oregon State University, as he discusses his innovative research on combating slugs and snails in cover cropped fields using bread dough.By Cover Crop Strategies

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Best of ‘23: Aerial Seeding Cover Crops, Grazing, Manure Dragline Termination & More 1:03:31

7M ago1:03:31

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, listen to a compilation of audio clips from the 3 most popular episodes of the podcast released in 2023 featuring best practices for aerial seeding cover crops, tips for grazing cover crops, how to use a manure dragline to terminate cover crops a…

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Farmers For Soil Health Program Aims To Increase U.S. Cover Crop Acres 32:01

7M ago32:01

32:01

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, listen to a conversation with Ben West, executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and Ryan Heiniger, a 4th generation farmer and executive director of Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), as they chat about all the details of the Farmers…

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Balancing Act: Smart Crop Nutrition 1:42:08

7M ago1:42:08

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90% of the microbes in the human gut are also present in our soils. Yes—everything is connected when it comes to nutrition. Healthier soil biology translates to healthier, more nutrient-dense plants, which translates to a healthier and more secure food supply for people. But how do you take care of your soil biology properly? It's a balancing act. …

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Can We Count The Nitrogen Credits Of Cover Crops For The Following Cash Crop? 34:51

8M ago34:51

34:51

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, Marisol Berti, Endowed Professor & Plant Sciences Graduate Program Coordinator at North Dakota State University, discusses her multi-year research on nitrogen and cover crops and attempts to answer the question — can we count the nitrogen credits…

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How Cover Crops Help Soil Hold Water During Drought 57:57

9M ago57:57

57:57

In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, listen to a presentation from the Soil Management Summit in Alexandria, Minn., that features Anna Cates, state soil health specialist at the University of Minnesota Extension, and Minnesota no-tiller Tom Pyfferoen, as they discuss how cover crops…

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2023 Year In Review: Dealing with Drought 1:28:58

9M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

The biggest story for many growers in 2023 was drought. On this episode, we talk about drought coping strategies and review the vital role that nitrogen conversion has in the health of our soils and crops. 6:30 What can you do to relieve stress on plants during a bad drought? 8:20 What biological processes occur in plants every day and how to suppo…

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Season 6 Ep. 2 Closing the Mushroom Production Loop 34:37

9M ago34:37

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Closing the Mushroom Production Loop: Evaluating Soil Microbe Changes Following Field Application of Compost Inoculated with Spent Mushroom Substrate with host, Tony Kennette, Ruben Parilla Soil Tech Coordinator and Education Dir NOFA MASS and Elizabeth Almeida of Fat Moon Farm. In this episode we discuss the use of compost inocullated with "spent"…

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Seeding A Rye Cover Crop Every Month 27:13

9M ago27:13

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, Marshall County, Iowa no-tiller Wade Dooley shares what he learned from his informal trial of seeding a rye cover crop every month of the year. As a 6th generation farmer, Dooley also shares why he believes communication is the most important thi…

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Cover Crop Cost Share Program & Grazing Cover Crops & Corn Residue In Spring 23:18

10M ago23:18

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, Morgan Jennings, field crops viability coordinator with Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), discusses PFI’s cover crop cost share program as well as her cover crop research on grazing corn residue in the spring.…

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4 Alternative Cover Crops To Try On Your Farm With Rob Myers 30:23

10M ago30:23

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, listen to Rob Myers, director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri, as he discusses 4 alternative cover crops and how to manage each one. Myers talks about buckwheat, millet, canola and sunflowers.…

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'Father Of Biological Farming' Gary Zimmer's 2-Crop System 29:03

11M ago29:03

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, listen to Gary Zimmer giving a presentation at his farm in Spring Green, Wis. Zimmer, who many refer to as the “father of biological farming,” talks about his farmer origin story and why rye is so important in keeping his soil covered.…

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Make Cover Crops Work With Your Tillage Practices 1:04:46

11M ago1:04:46

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Go Seed, a panel of 3 farmers discuss how they use cover crops with their varying tillage practices. Jim Stute of East Troy, Wis.; Tim Recker of Arlington, Iowa; and Jacob Bolson of Hubbard, Iowa, talk about their own trial and error periods of adopting cover crops and what the…

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Profitably Managing Livestock & Cover Crops 51:22

12M ago51:22

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Go Seed, listen to a presentation from the 2022 National Cover Crop Summit featuring South Dakota father-and-son farmer duo Barry and Eli Little. They explain how their 2,500 acres of cropland and pastureland have improved by incorporating covers and ruminant animals on every a…

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Camelina Cover Crop Improves Soil Health, Crop Productivity & Profit 21:12

1y ago21:12

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Go Seed, Oliver Peoples, president and CEO of Metabolix Yield 10 Bioscience company, discusses camelina, its benefits as a cool-season cover crop and potential incentives for farmers to grow camelina.By Cover Crop Strategies

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Best Practices For Aerial Seeding Cover Crops 56:52

1y ago56:52

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Go Seed, listen to a popular presentation from a previous National Cover Crop Summit featuring Dean Sponheim. Sponheim, a fourth-generation farmer from Osage, Iowa, who has been aerial seeding cover crops since 2012, discusses how to handle common aerial seeding challenges, rec…

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Getting Help With Adopting & Expanding Regenerative Agriculture Practices 31:07

1y ago31:07

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Go Seed, Tyler Williams and Zach Larson, sustainable systems agronomists with Bayer, share details on a program called ForGround, which aims to assist and provide support to farmers who are adopting or expanding regenerative agriculture practices. Williams and Larson also chat …

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Season 6 Ep. 1 Grass-Fed Cattle Are Solving Problems 53:15

1y ago53:15

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In this episode I am joined by Central Massachusetts cattle farmer, Ridge Shinn to discuss the amazing possibilities that good management of cattle can have on soils and land as a whole. Ridge Shinn is the founder of Big Picture Beef in Hardwick Mass. Big Picture Beef is an aggregator of grass-fed cattle and an educational resource for cattle farme…

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Cover Crops & Other Regenerative Ag Trends Outside Of North America 27:04

1y ago27:04

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Go Seed, Charlie Morrey, a multimedia agricultural journalist with Agriland in Dublin, Ireland, talks about Irish regenerative farming practices, some of the biggest struggles that farmers in Ireland and other parts of Europe face and how U.S. farmers can learn from them. Charl…

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Making Cover Crops Work In Specialty Crops 22:07

1+ y ago22:07

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by the National Strip-Tillage Conference, Aries Haygood of Vidalia, Ga., talks about his unconventional path into the world of agriculture and how he first started learning about cover crops. Haygood also talks about what equipment works best for him as a grower of Georgia’s famou…

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Using A Manure Dragline To Terminate Cover Crops With Scott Healy 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

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While using herbicides to terminate cover crops is a common practice for many growers, some are looking for mechanical methods instead.In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, Scott Healy of Hartford, S.D., joins us for a discussion about his experience using a manure dragline to terminate cover …

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Arid Region Solutions To The Many Challenges Of Cover Crops With Roy Pfaltzgraff 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., Roy Pfaltgraff of Haxtun, Colo., talks about the unique cover crop strategies that he uses in his operation at Pfaltzgraff Farms. Roy grows 14 different crops with only 16 inches of precipitation, something he calls an arid region solution to the many challenges of…

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Completing The Holy Grail Of Soil Health Through Grazing With Jeff Gaska 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., assistant editor Mackane Vogel sits down with Jeff Gaska, who farms outside of Beaver Dam, Wis. Gaska uses almost every soil health practice in the book to build healthy soil and farm profitability. He focuses on grazing and frost seeding, but he also does fall cov…

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NCCS Preview: How To Turn Tillage Equipment Into A Roller Crimper With Ryan Schmid 11:13

1+ y ago11:13

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., Ryan Schmid, a research scientist and agroecologist at the Ecdysis Foundation in South Dakota, gives a preview into his upcoming presentation at the 2023 National Cover Crop Summit. His presentation features a “how-to” guide and background info on how Ryan turned t…

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Cover Cropping as a Commitment to Soil Health & Clean Waters with Seth Watkins 15:05

1+ y ago15:05

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No matter where or what you farm, your operation can benefit from cover crops. Planting covers improves soil biology, increases water infiltration, saves money and more. In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, Seth Watkins of southern Iowa joins us for a discussion about the benefits of incorpor…

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Maximizing Cover Crops In Vegetable & Organic Systems With Brian Ward 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

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In this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., Brian Ward of Clemson University's Coastal Research and Education Center in Charleston, S.C., joins us for a discussion about maximizing the benefits of cover crops in vegetable and organic systems. Ward also discusses some of his research on organic watermelon gro…

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Nitrogen Strategies for a New Year 2:10:12

1+ y ago2:10:12

2:10:12

Listen along as guest presenter Jeremy Swanson of Agronomy Rx (Webster City, IA) discusses several aspects of nitrogen and its proper use in your agronomy program. 2:31 Jeremy's nitrogen presentation begins 3:49 Introduction to the different types of nitrogen used in farming 6:05 Discussion of UAN and its 3 components 8:40 How to protect against th…

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Best of ‘22: Cutting Fertilizer Costs, Grazing Gains & More Benefits of Cover Crops 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

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As 2022 comes to a close, we’re revisiting some of the most-played episodes of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by SOURCE by Sound Agriculture. Listen in as we count down the top three most-played episodes of 2022, featuring insight the economic returns of grazing beef cattle on cover crops, the costs of cover crops compared to til…

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Season 5 Ep. 11 Clover As Living Mulch 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

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In this episode I am joined by my colleague Ruben Parilla our NOFA/Mass Soil Tech Coordinator and together we interview Lincoln Fishman of Sawyer Farm in Worthington, MA. Lincoln is presenting at our upcoming NOFA/Mass Winter Conference happening the weekend of January 14th & 15th, 2022. Lincoln Fishman is co-owner/operator of Sawyer Farm. In 2010 …

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Season 5 Ep. 9 Farming for Biodiversity 1:05:45

1+ y ago1:05:45

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In this episode I interview Mary Sage Napolitan and Evan Abramson about their collaborative work on re-establishing ecologically diverse landscape to the properties of Island Grown Initiative in the town of Vineyard Haven on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Mary Sage and Evan are presenting their work on this project at our upcoming NOFA/Mass Winte…

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How Cover Crops Improved My Operation With Jim Denys, Dean Jackson & Lucinda Stuenkel 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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On this week’s edition of Cover Crop Strategies, brought to you by SOURCE® by Sound Agriculture, Jim Denys of Parkhill, Ont., Dean Jackson of Columbia Crossroads, Penn., and Lucinda Stuenkel of Palmer, Kan., join us for a panel discussion about the benefits of incorporating cover crops into your operation — wherever you farm.…

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Risky Business: All About Crop Insurance 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

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Find crop insurance confusing? Crop insurance agent Melanie Utterback offer her insights on the various factors that producers must consider when selecting the appropriate level of coverage for their farms. Highlights from this discussion include: 3:15: Introduction to the various types of multi-peril coverage 6:00: Introduction to replant extra co…

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Carbon's Effect on Soil and Plant Health 1:14:36

2y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

What are the true macro nutrients that you need to worry about on your farm? Ever since the dawn of synthetic fertilizers, we've had the three letters NPK drilled into our minds. But it's really carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen you need to support the health of your soil, your crops, and your farm. Here are some key points from our discussion about thi…

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Farming without Fertilizer 2:33:30

2y ago2:33:30

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This episode covers a wide variety of topics around biological alternatives to synthetic fertilizers. Does it still make sense to farm like grandpa and dad did? Here, we explore the latest science and gain personal perspectives from several proponents of biological-based strategies. Here a few important moments from this podcast: 00:00: Jason's ove…

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Aerial Seeding Tips With Andrew Moore 21:28

2y ago21:28

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This week’s episode of the Cover Crop Strategies podcast, brought to you by Source by Sound Agriculture, features an interview with Andrew Moore, the Executive Director at the National Agricultural Aviation Association.By Cover Crop Strategies

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