Understanding the basics and challenges of cover crops

Source: Dairy Business Assocation

Cover crops are making a difference to improve soil health and water quality. Dairy Stream host Mike Austin talks with Jim Isermann, Illinois and Wisconsin field manager of the Soil Health Partnership, and Ken Rosenow, owner of Cedar Home Farms about the cover crop benefits, recommendations for beginners, challenges and more.

Length: 30:36

Year Produced: 2020

State: Wisconsin

Cropping Systems: Corn, Dairy, Forage, Other Grains, Soybean

Tags: Erosion Control, getting started, infiltration, nutrient cycling, Nutrient Retention, water quality