342: How To Effectively Use Cover Crops For Better Soil Health with Kevin Gross
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Habitat Podcast #341 - In today’s episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back in the studio with Co-Host Andy Hutchens talking to Angelo Giannoni. We discuss:
- Kevin Gross farms in Central Michigan, focusing on habitat management and cover crops
- He transitioned from dairy farming to cash cropping with his uncles
- Kevin emphasizes the importance of soil health and no-till farming practices
- He uses diverse cover crop mixes, including sunflowers and radishes, to improve soil
- Yields have stabilized on sandy ground, achieving 191 bushels of corn in some areas
- Kevin's crop rotation includes alfalfa, oats, wheat, beans, and corn with cover crops
- He incorporates mobile hunting strategies to adapt to changing deer patterns
- Observing deer behavior while farming helps him identify effective hunting spots
- Kevin is excited about the return of pheasants in his area due to improved habitat
- He plans to host a field day to educate local farmers about cover cropping benefits
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