Saving soil: A Farmer’s Perspective on Cover Crops

Source: Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Team

In the Weeds Series 5 Episode 5: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Sarah Fronczak sit down with Dan Ritter, farmer in the thumb of Michigan, to discuss how cover crops work to save him money through soil and nutrient retention.

Length: 24:36

Year Produced: 2020

State: Michigan

Cropping Systems: Corn, Other Grains, Soybean

Tags: Compaction, farmer-led groups, Filter Strips, Funding, lower inputs, Nutrient Retention, Reduce Runoff, Save Money