Cover crops and no-till… How will they impact your bottom line? We’re joined by fan-favorite and Conservation Manager, Ruth McCabe, to dig into the benefits and drawbacks of these increasingly popular conservation practices. We're tackling the tough questions: Do cover crops boost yields? How do they affect soil health? Why are these practices being adopted from Iowa to Minnesota and beyond? This is the first of several insightful conversations with Ruth you won't want to miss!Chapters:00:00 Welcome Ruth McCabe01:00 What is going on at Heartland Co-op and Beyond?04:41 Cover Crops05:51 Ruth's Experience and a Balanced View of Cover Crops 08:33 Regional Differences in Cover Crop Adoption 11:29 Benefits and Considerations for Cover Crop Use 14:00 The Leaky Root16:26 Warming up the Soil18:52 No-till + Cover Crops = So Many Bonuses20:43 The Learning Curve and Potential Yield Impact of New Practices22:00 Short-Term Yield Hits, Long-Term Benefits23:52 Guidance is KeyRelated content:Episode 82: Getting #%@$ Done in Iowa With Batch and Build…On the RoadEpisode 104: Worldwide Conservation, Water Quality and Woody HarrelsonSubsurface Drainage and Soil TempsHeartland Co-OpFind us on social media!Facebook Twitter InstagramListen on these podcast platformsApple Podcasts Spotify YouTube MusicYouTubeVisit our website to explore more episodes & water management education.

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