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.
Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, such as planting cover crops, to improve the environment and increase farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff, National Corn Growers Association and the Soil Health Institute.
The Grow Down on Soil Health
Understanding the Why and How of Cover Crops with Rob Myers, Ph. D.
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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.
Meet the Guest:
Rob Myers, Ph.D., is the director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri. Through his latest book, Cover Crops: Improving Life on the Land, and maintaining working relationships with agronomists or extension specialists, Myers’ work focuses on helping farmers move beyond the “trial run” stage of cover crops to successful adoption and integration into their operations.
Farmers for Soil Health is a program created by farmers for farmers. It is committed to enhancing soil health practices, like planting cover crops, to improve the environment and farmers' profitability. Check out FarmersforSoilHealth.com for more information.
This podcast is brought to you in partnership with the Soy Checkoff, Pork Checkoff and National Corn Growers Association.