Swine Manure and Cover Crops with Gary Asay

Source: Soil Sense and Farmers for Soil Health

Trying new ideas on the farm, especially those that involve innovative approaches, will not always be easily understood by neighbors or other people who drive by. But for those willing to follow their own curiosity, the benefits can far outweigh the costs. Illinois farmer Gary Asay talks about his farming system that combines no-till, cover crops and hog manure. Gary farms in Henry County in Northwest Illinois. There’s a lot of hard-earned wisdom in Gary’s path to getting into no-till, and the impact that has had on his farming operation.

Length: 27:00

Year Produced: 2023

State: Illinois

Cropping Systems: Corn, Hog, Soybean

Tags: Erosion Control, manure