Cover Cropping with Brad Turner
Modern Farming13 Nov 2025

Cover Cropping with Brad Turner

Former host and longtime soil health advocate Brad Turner returns to The Modern Farming Podcast to dig deep into cover cropping. In this episode, Brad explores what happens when we push the land too hard and how a shift toward diversity and persistence can bring balance back to the soil.

Key Topics Covered:

Why diversity matters: Nature doesn’t grow monocultures — and neither should we. Brad explains how plant diversity supports healthier soils, improves biological activity, and reduces dependence on inputs.


The carbon cycle in the soil: A dive into how carbon, organic matter, and food sources interact underground — and how that invisible exchange fuels above-ground productivity.


Cover crops and climate: How cover cropping helps regulate soil temperature, conserve moisture, and create a more resilient ecosystem, even in extreme weather.


Persistence pays off: Building healthy soil is not a one-season project. Brad emphasizes the importance of consistency, patience, and long-term commitment to regenerative practices.


Takeaway Message:

Healthy soil isn’t built overnight — it’s cultivated through diverse systems, organic matter, and persistence. Monocropping may offer short-term yields, but true sustainability comes from farming in step with nature’s cycles.

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