The TopSoil Podcast

Mitchell gives his thoughts in response to Trent's question regarding implementing cover crops and what are we learning from doing this, and how can we do things better? 

Trent tackles the question of how you can change your mindset about cover crops when harvest is over and it's time to start planting them, and figuring out what your overall goal is. 

Mitchell and Trent are back at it with Season 2 of The TopSoil Podcast! In episode 1 Mitchell addresses a conversation had with Trent about getting soil test results back and what exactly you can do to utilize them to better your operation.

Mitchell and Trent get you caught up on what has been going on, as well as the big debate on cover crop vs. no cover crop.

In Episode 31, Mitch and Trent discuss what projects they have been working on including inner seeding cover crops. #plant18 #covercrops #soilhealth #innerseeding 

In episode 30, Mitch and Trent discuss early yellowing of corn, the difference between C:N problems and root developments. #plant18 #soilhealth #covercrops

Its been a busy month for Stout Seeds and Continuum Ag. Trent and Mitchell give an update about planting and what they've been working on for the past month!

Little rant today about quantifying soil health. For a farmer, the principles are simple. Quantifying soil health has to be cost effective, quick, and directly implementable. We are working on making that happen!

Busy times in SE Iowa! Planting, spraying, soil sampling, and putting in plots! Here is an update to keep everyone in the loop!

#Plant18 all started at once in Washington County, Iowa. Mitchell rides along with Brian Hora and they discuss cover crops, planting, and nitrogen. We hope you like this first episode of TopSoil Cab Chats!

Mitch and Trent tackle #covercrop pricing, seed rates, interseeding and building diversity. Also, a discussion on the future of soil sampling...Man vs. Machine.... #SoilNation

Continued talk with Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily / Market to Market! Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/

Conversation with podcast host Delaney Howell from Ag News Daily and Market to Market. Find Delaney on the web! Twitter: @agnewsdaily or @delaneyhowell07 https://agnewsdaily.com/

Trent and Mitch talk about the decisions of corn and bean planting in a not ideal spring.

Discussion about direct marketing and importance of soil testing.

Mitch and Trent recap the weeks discussions they had with John Greiner. Also discussed: How midwestern weather is effecting planting dates.

Mitchell and Trent continue the conversation with John from Kats Grain on proposed Chinese Tariffs. 

John Greiner from Kats Grain sits down with Mitchell and Trent to discuss markets, selling futures and how Chinese tariffs will impact United States agriculture.

Mitchell and Trent discuss new Chinese tariffs and how it will effect agriculture.

Mitch and Trent sum up a big week and highlight a few things that stood out. Also, discuss what is ahead next week.

Michael Cavin from DMZ Inc. in Ainsworth, Iowa and Michael Vittetoe from Long Creek Pastures join for a conversation surrounding #covercrops #soilhealth #interseeding #sustainability #cattle. 

Michael Vittetoe continues his conversation and gives rules of thumb surrounding #interseeding #covercrops when it comes to species and chemical programs. Also, talks about what is in the future for his enterprises. Michael is a farmer in Washington, IA.

First of two in a intercropping series highlighting Michael Vittetoe, a farmer from Washington, IA. #SoilNation #SoilHealth #Farming #No-Till #RootsNotIron

Mitch and Trent discuss cover crop considerations and the week ahead! #CoverCrops #SoilNation

Mitch and Trent offer some clarity to the discussion surrounding premium markets, a new sustainably sourced standard, and other topics discussed this week. Also, give a brief outlook of what is to come. #soilnation