Beef and Cover Crops with Ed Lammers

Source: Soil Sense and Farmers for Soil Health

Fine-tuning any system that involves biology and mother nature is going to take time, especially when all of those changes have to happen while also running a business. Nebraska farmer Ed Lammers has spent over 30 years implementing new practices and business models on his farm. He joins the show to talk about cover crops, incorporating livestock, and embracing technology to build healthier soils. In this episode we talk about cover crops, incorporating livestock into the operation, technology, and Ed’s desire to start raising some rye for seed.

Length: 25:19

Year Produced: 2023

State: Nebraska

Cropping Systems: Beef Cattle, Corn, Forage, Soybean

Tags: Erosion Control, radishes, Rye, turnips