Farming, Finance & Risk
Farming is a business built around risk, and when margins get tight, every decision gets a little more attention. In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James sit down with Scott Weber, Vice Pr...
24 Sep 34min
Cover Crop Selection 101
If you’ve ever asked, “What cover crop should I plant?” this episode is for you. Bill and James walk through the questions every farmer should ask before picking a species or blend. From erosion contr...
27 Aug 43min
The Ground Game of Cover Crop Seeding
What’s the best way to seed a cover crop? It depends. In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James break down the pros and cons of the most common ground application methods, including drills, ...
13 Aug 29min
Farm to Faucet and the Nitrate News Cycle
Water quality is back in the headlines, and this week Bill and James dig into why. The guys discuss the latest nitrate news, how water quality has become a major issue in Iowa’s governor’s race, and ...
31 Jul 31min
Aerial Cover Crop Seeding
In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James talk aerial cover crop seeding: how it works, why timing matters, and why airplanes have become such an important tool for getting cover crops plant...
16 Jul 29min
County Fair Memories & Life Lessons
In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James celebrate county fair week with a look back at their 4-H days: livestock projects, static exhibits, fair memories, and the lessons that stuck around...
2 Jul 40min
Growing Your Own Nitrogen With Hairy Vetch
In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James dig into hairy vetch and the idea of growing your own nitrogen. Hairy vetch is a winter-hardy legume with the potential to provide serious nitrogen...
18 Jun 41min
