On this week’s edition of Cover Crop Strategies, brought to you by Verdesian Life Sciences, soil health specialist Jay Fuhrer breaks down the 5 principles of soil health. Fuhrer also shares what he's learned about cover crops over the past 40 years and answers the question of whether it's more important to feed the soil or the plant.
The National No-Tillage Conference returns January 7-10, 2025!Build and refine your no-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 33rd Annual National No-Tillage Conference in Louisville, Ky. Jan. 7-10, 2025. Experience an energizing 4-day agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led No-Till Classrooms and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
Last week we had boots on the ground at the Big Soil Health Event in Cedar Falls, Iowa where agronomist David Kleinschmidt emphasized the importance of considering Carbon to Nitrogen ratios of cover crops and residues.