Enrich Soil with Cover Crops Part 2
Here's part 2 of our interview with Laura Lant.
In this episode, we explore how local NRCS district conservationists could adjust, lower seeding rates, and even use new tech like drones to make cover crops work better for everyone. What changes could make the biggest difference for your farm?
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At 00:00 Introduction and commitment to innovation
At 00:45 Need for local-level control and flexibility
At 02:15 Challenges with certain species and seeding methods
At 03:30 Importance of shade tolerance and planting dates
At 04:45 Current cover crop adoption rates in Illinois
At 05:30 Advice for farmers considering cover crops
At 07:15 Importance of seed quality and origin
Watch part 1 here.
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