Dane Demo Farms Podcast
Dane Demo Farms is a network of farmers that demonstrate and research leading edge conservation practices that improve water quality and soil health throughout Dane County by reducing nutrients and sediment from entering our waters and building healthy soils. This podcast offers insights from farmers, academic experts, agronomists, and various professionals who will discuss a range of topics pertaining to conservation practices that safeguard the precious soil and water of Dane County.
Visit our website for more information: https://demofarms.danecounty.gov/
Dane Demo Farms Podcast
Soil Health Study Results with Chis Baxter
Dr. Chris Baxter, a Professor of Soil & Crop Science at UW-Platteville and an Extension Specialist, is here to share some interesting findings from a soil health study. This study was part of a project started back in 2018, and it was carried out by the UW-Weeds Team under the guidance of Dr. Rodrigo Werle. The main focus was to see how cereal rye can help keep weeds at bay, especially those pesky ones like waterhemp. The study provided great chance to see how using cover crops over multiple years can make a difference in soil health. Tune in to hear what Dr. Baxter and his colleagues have discovered from this study.
Recommended Resources:
UW Crops and Soils Division of Extension: https://cropsandsoils.extension.wisc.edu/ - search "cover crops"
Chris' email: baxterch@uwplatt.edu
Wisconsin Cropping Systems Weed Science: https://wiscweeds.info/