The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast
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Implementing cover crops into a grazing plan has a host of benefits for the soil, cattle and profitability of the business when done properly. Steve Swaffar shares his knowledge about cover crop grazing and how it can be an effective method of increasing soil cover in all climates if done properly. During this episode, you’ll learn about the following topics:
(04:08) Increasing popularity of cover crops
(06:00) Cover crops in wet climates versus arid climates
(08:30) Using cover crops for forage, soil health and grazing
(09:40) Return on investment
(11:02) Animal performance and managing livestock diets
(12:30) Beginner Mistakes
(15:10) Working synergistically with farmers
(20:15) Being prepared for when planting cover crops is the right decision for you
Steve Swaffar grew up in Tulsa and spent a majority of his time on the family farm where he was exposed to raising certified wheat and registered Angus cattle. He has spent his entire career in agriculture and currently works for the Noble Research Institute in Ardmore, OK.
Resources:
https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/
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