104: Effective Strategies For Creating Profit Using Cover Crops
February 7, 2022
This is another special episode where a lot of discoveries are still ahead of you because we are bringing you more information for cover crops usage to drive better soil health long term. We are joined today by a cover crops expert from Central Illinois, Brad Zimmerman who’s going to talk about the benefits of including cover crops and crop rotation in your farming system. Let’s go, tune in and listen! 😉
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Episode 104 Highlights ✨
00:29 💚 💚 💚 💚 💚 FEATURED REVIEW OF THE WEEK 👈👈👈👈👈
02:07 Listen to Brad’s story on his cover crop journey 👂
04:16 From biology to exploring better ways to farm 😉
05:24 The WHY that led to his appreciation for cover crops
06:44 Nitrogen vs. carbon, hydrogen and oxygen 💧
08:28 Here are Brad’s recommendations for those who want to start exploring cover crops 👌
09:18 Cereal rye vs. Annual rye ❓
09:45 So, how about barley ❓
11:50 Here’s the thing when you do decide on things later than sooner 👈
13:02 >>>>>>>>>> JUST A QUICK S-O-L-A-R REMINDER <<<<<<<<<<<<
14:05 Check out the ideal scenario for your cover and cash crop rotation 💚
15:34 Brad - on diversity and the ideal rotation …
16:43 The mystery of relay cropping 💡
18:19 Tyler’s take on 2022’s agricultural concerns <<
19:19 Taking advantage of your cash crop system so you’ll hit the right cycles 👍
19:59 Roots are the key! Here’s why ß
21:02 Oh, a novel concept of Tyler which just might work ✅
22:26 Relative to these concepts, you have to check out previous episodes with Dr. Mulvaney 💎
23:10 Want to implement these practices? Brad’s got ya!
24:42 Get a hold of Brad at 3 0 9 4 7 2 9 3 7 2 or go H-E-R-E👈
25:26 Listeners, drop us a comment please! Rate & share us with a family or friend! 😉
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