Best Cover Crop Strategies Podcasts (2025)

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The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Explained 49:02

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In this episode, Tony Mensing sits down with Dr. Matt Helmers to explore the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (INRS)—an initiative launched in 2013 to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico by 45%. Dr. Helmers breaks down the science and policy behind the strategy, highlighting the roles of both agricult…

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10/02/25 Season’s End: Sugarbeet Wrap-Up 3:26

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This is the last Sugarbeet Report of the 2025 season. We’ll do an overview of the season with Erik Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Specialist.By NDSU Extension

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Agroforestry in the Northeast 1:02:01

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Join us in a discussion about Agroforestry in the Northeast! RESOURCE LINKS: Fields Without Fences https://www.fieldswithoutfences.org/?srsltid=AfmBOop8HobWBjPjxs54H6cWn29s92Uk29BQulAvPbYK94kgctW0kALs Northern Forest Foods https://www.northernforestfoods.com/ Eric Toensmeier https://www.perennialsolutions.org/ https://drawdown.org/ Climate Model Ap…

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On the Road with Cover Crops — Paul McPherson 46:03

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In this final installment of the Cover Crops on the Road Podcast, we’ll finish up the road trip with a visit to New Park, Pennsylvania grower Paul McPherson at Maple Lawn Farms. His operation is unique from the first two visits for several reasons. Let’s hop in the car and head out to the farm to learn more…

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09/25/25 Leaf Spot Lessons: Outmaneuvering Cercospora in Sugar Beet 3:25

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Here to talk about this season’s Cercospora fight and prepping for next year’s growing season is, Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugar Beet Pathologist with the Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, Minnesota.By NDSU Extension

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09/18/25 Digging Into Strip Till in Sugar Beets 5:18

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Strip till or not to strip till? We will explore the good and bad of each. Here to guide us is, Lindsay Pease, Nutrient and Water Management Extension Specialist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.By NDSU Extension

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On the Road with Cover Crops — Bryan Racine Part 2 39:43

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In today’s episode, come along on the road with me as I travel across parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania to visit 3 different farmers who are working with cover crops and no-till in unique ways. Our first stop in part 1 of this journey took us to Jim Hershey’s farm in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. Last week, we met Cecil County, Maryland farmer Brya…

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09/11/25 From Beets to Benefits: Cover Crop Insights 3:19

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Growing cover crops in Sugarbeet can be challenging. Anna Cates, University of Minnesota Soil Health Specialist has the latest research.By NDSU Extension

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09/04/25 Ganging Up on Cercospora: New Research and Strategies 4:33

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Today we’re talking about Cercospora leaf spot research with Nate Wyatt, USDA Research Plant Pathologist in the Sugarbeet and Potato Research Unit.By NDSU Extension

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On the Road with Cover Crops — Bryan Racine Part 1 25:36

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This week, let’s hop in the car and head to Cecil County, Maryland to visit Bryan Racine, who is relatively new to the no-till and cover crop movement, but is learning and innovating at a rapid pace.By Cover Crop Strategies

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08/28/25 Southern Valley Fields: Weather, Disease, and Yield Outlook 3:35

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Let’s go south for an update from Mark Bloomquist, Director of Research for the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative.By NDSU Extension

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08/21/25 Rain, Roots, and Resistance: Managing Sugar Beet Diseases 4:59

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Even this late in the growing season, Cercospora Leaf Spot is hanging around. Providing some advice is Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MNBy NDSU Extension

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On the Road with Cover Crops — Jim Hershey Part 2 45:03

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In today’s episode of the podcast, come along on the road with Cover Crop Strategies Associate Editor, Mackane Vogel, as he travels to parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania to visit 3 different farmers who are working with cover crops in unique ways. The first stop in part 1 of this journey took listeners to Jim Hershey’s farm in Elizabethtown, Pennsy…

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08/14/25 From Field to Factory: Sugar Beet Update 3:48

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It’s the middle of August, what are those beets up to and what is the biggest threat? Let’s find out the latest with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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08/07/25 Root Maggots and Beyond: Insect Insights for Sugar Beet Season 3:19

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Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist, discusses the latest information regarding sugar beet pests.By NDSU Extension

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07/31/25 The Weed Zapper: A Shocking Approach to Weed Management 4:54

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Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugar beet agronomist, has an electric solution to weed escapes.By NDSU Extension

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07/24/25 Cercospora Pressure Rises: What Growers Can Do 4:29

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Ideal conditions for sugar beet is also good for Cercospora leaf spot. We’re talking with Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.By NDSU Extension

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On the Road with Cover Crops — Jim Hershey Part 1 29:25

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In today’s episode of the podcast, come along on the road with Cover Crop Strategies Associate Editor, Mackane Vogel, as he travels across parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania to visit 3 different farmers who are working with cover crops in unique ways. The first stop will take listeners to Jim Hershey’s farm in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.…

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07/17/25 Visible Symptoms, Visible Threat: Managing Cercospora Leaf Spot 3:27

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Cercospora just took another step, into the light. Let’s find out the latest with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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07/10/25 When Heat Meets Humidity: Cercospora’s Perfect Storm 4:08

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Cercospora is enjoying the weather. We have an update from the southern part of the Valley. Emma Burt, is a Research Agronomist for the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative.By NDSU Extension

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07/03/25 Fly’s Gone, But the Fight’s Not Over 4:36

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The sugar beet root maggot is feeding on your crops and other insects are starting up. To guide us is Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist.By NDSU Extension

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06/26/25 Weed Alert: Cercospora Leaf Spot is Locked and Loaded 4:31

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Cercospora leaf spot is one of sugar beet’s arch enemies. Let’s find out the latest with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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06/19/25 Controlling Waterhemp Escapes in Sugar Beet 4:57

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Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist, has three ideas for controlling waterhemp escapes.By NDSU Extension

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06/12/25 Root Maggots and Springtails; a Sugar Beet Nightmare 4:37

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Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist, discusses the latest information regarding early season pests and what to watch out for in your fields.By NDSU Extension

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06/05/25 Strong Start for Sugar Beets in Southern Minnesota 3:59

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Mark Boomquist, Research Director for Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative, has an update from Southern Minnesota.By NDSU Extension

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05/29/25 Inside the Beet Belt: Industry Updates with Harrison Weber 4:59

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Get ready for updates on winter beet processing, spring planting, and the farm bill. Joining us is Harrison Weber, Executive Director of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association.By NDSU Extension

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05/22/25 Rain Rules Now but Diseases Develop Later 4:58

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Some of the common soil-borne diseases that affect sugar beet growers include Rhizoctonia and Aphanomyces root rot. Offering disease management strategy is Dr. Ashok Chanda, Extension Sugarbeet Pathologist with the University of Minnesota and Northwest Research and Outreach Center in Crookston, MN.By NDSU Extension

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05/15/25 Early Look at the Worst Sugar Beet Pests 4:35

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Mark Boetel, NDSU Extension entomologist, discusses the latest information regarding early season pests and what to watch out for in your fields.By NDSU Extension

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The State of Soil Conservation — Cover Crops, No-Till, Strip-Till & More 30:16

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by the National Strip-Tillage Conference, listen to a panel discussion on the state of soil conservation from the most recent Conservation in Action Tour that took place earlier this month in Sioux Falls, S.D. The panel is moderated by Lessiter Media’s own Mike Lessiter, and features manager of agro…

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05/08/25 Spring Planting, Spring Weeds 4:07

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Approximately 83% of the 2025 sugarbeet crop in Minnesota and North Dakota has been planted. Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist has the latest weed update.By NDSU Extension

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Planting Green, Grazing Cover Crops & Sequestering Carbon with Lisa Kubik 24:39

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by the National Strip-Tillage Conference, listen to a conversation with Lisa Kubik, an Iowa grower who grazes cattle and grows corn, soybeans and cover crops, while also working with growers through Agoro Carbon Alliance. Hear Lisa discuss her own farm operation, a recent Agoro Carbon cover crop cas…

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05/01/25 American Crystal Sugar’s Joe Hastings Talks Early Progress and Weed Control Strategies 3:46

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Today, we’re talking about early planting along with early season treatments with Joe Hastings, agronomist for the American Crystal Sugar Company.By NDSU Extension

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04/24/25 Three Years in the Field: Uncovering the Truth About Nitrogen Loss 3:50

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There are sources of urea that can cause nitrogen loss. Daniel Kaiser, University of Minnesota Extension soil scientist, recently completed a 3-year study on this topic.By NDSU Extension

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04/17/25 Early Weed Control, Long-Term Gains 3:39

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Thinking about weed control now can have big benefits according to Tom Peters, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet agronomist.By NDSU Extension

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04/10/25 The Sugarbeet Season is Upon Us 3:18

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Let’s find out the latest sugarbeet news with Eric Branch, NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension sugarbeet specialist.By NDSU Extension

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The Big Picture of Glyphosate Resistance in The U.S. and The United Kingdom 26:53

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with John Cussans, a UK based weed biology and management specialist with an organization called ADAS. Cussans addresses multiple confirmed cases of glyphosate resistance in the United Kingdom and how these cases differ and relate to confirmed cases of …

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Farm Workers PART 2 (recursos para trabajadores agrícolas) 59:29

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This episode's continues the farm workers discussion from both the positions of employer and employee. We'll focus on navigating the hiring of H2A workers as well as resources for documented & undocumented workers. Hear real stories and experiences from our panel of farm allstars and prepare for your seasons to come! RESOURCES: https://labor.vermon…

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Farm Workers & Resources PART 1 49:58

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This episode's discussion is centered around both the farm employer and employee. From resources on where to find job postings, to understanding different models of operating a farm business. Hear real stories and experiences from our panel of farm allstars and prepare for your seasons to come! RESOURCES: https://labor.vermont.gov/sites/labor/files…

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Young Farmers Pave the Way with Cover Crop Usage 34:56

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation between Rockwell City, Iowa grower James Hepp and Carlisle County, Ky., grower Joel Reddick, as they discuss their on-farm cover crop strategies during the Young Farmer Panel at the 2025 National No-Tillage Conference.…

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Spring Management Tips for Cover Crops with Rob Myers 31:48

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with Rob Myers, director for the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at University of Missouri. Myers discusses timely cover crop considerations for spring such as species selection, termination timing, grazing options and much more.…

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Reflecting on 15 Years of Cover Crops, No-Till & Regenerative Ag with Doug Fifer 33:48

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a conversation with Doug Fifer, Virginia no-tiller and president of the Virginia No-Till Alliance (VANTAGE). Fifer reflects on how his soil has changed for the better since implementing cover crops and no-till into his operation back in 2011 and what types of cover cr…

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Cover Crops & Weather Extremes with Ray McCormick, Loran Steinlage, Barry Fisher and Allen Berry 41:11

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In today’s episode of the podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, listen to a panel discussion from the 2025 National No-Tillage Conference. This discussion, centered on cover crops and extreme weather conditions, features 4 growers from 4 different states who all have a wealth of experience using cover crops. Listen as No-Till Legend and for…

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Women Landowners Leading Regeneration & Other New Cover Crop Programs 25:43

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For this episode of the Cover Crop Strategies Podcast, brought to you by Sound Agriculture, we hear from Olivia Caillouet. She’s the soil health program manager at the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture and she’s here to discuss some of the newest and most exciting cover crop related projects she’s been working on as of la…

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Swine Barn Winter Readiness 21:53

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Tony Mensing and Brett Ramirez discuss the importance of preparing swine barns for winter. Key steps include ensuring equipment functionality, particularly fans and heaters, and maintaining a tight barn to prevent air leaks. Regular maintenance and checks are essential for effective winter ventilation. Winter Ventilation Checklist AE 3553B…

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"Soil Microbes & Citizen Science: Farming from the Ground Up" 49:44

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Join our host, Tony Kennette, our staff soil scientist Ruben Parilla, and guests William Padilla-Brown and Jake Tulius in a discussion about Soil Microbes & Citizen Science! From tardigrades, and algea, to mycorrhizal networks, this crew will get you salivating for successful soil! This Episode has been brought to you by MDAR PERTINENT LINKS: https…

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Challenges During Soybean Harvest 19:56

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Fall harvest is here and in this episode we discuss adjusting combine settings, measuring field and harvest losses, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment. Publications mentioned in the podcast are PM 573: Profitable Soybean Harvesting, PM 574: Profitable Corn Harvesting, and PM 1636: Soybean Harvesting and Drying.…

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

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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

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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

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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

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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…