Under The Covers

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

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 Juli 31min

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 Juli 29min

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 Juli 40min

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 Juni 41min

In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James talk cows…or more accurately, Bill explains cows while James asks the questions. James recently went all in on the cow business with two semi-loads ...

4 Juni 38min

In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James sit down at the cribbage board to talk cattle, grazing, and why more farmers may be looking at livestock differently in the years ahead. The guys br...

21 Maj 34min

In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James sit down at the cribbage board to discuss what happened in the warehouse this spring and what we think it means for agriculture overall. From launch...

7 Maj 28min