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Soil Health Applied w/ Brian and Jamie Johnson (1/6)

August 21, 2018 Video

Brian and Jamie Johnson run an operation in Frankfort, South Dakota where corn-soybeans are the standard rotation. So why do the Johnsons like small grains in their rotation? How do they profit from the small grains both as a cash crop and as a yield booster to their corn and soybeans? Find out in the…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – Managing the Change to No-Till (7/7)

August 7, 2018 Video

“We (all) need to challenge ourselves and quit saying, ‘(No-till) won’t work here’ and we need to start saying to ourselves, ‘how do I make this work here?’” In the finale of our 7-part “Integrated Systems” series, Doug Sieck explains how all of our concerns regarding the transition to no-till can be overcome with the…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – Building a Community of Producers (6/7)

July 19, 2018 Video

Humans aren’t great at this thing called “change”. So why do so many of us try to do it alone? If we want a change to be successful and to LAST, getting involved with a community of like-minded individuals and experts who have come out the other side can go a long way. This applies…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – Livestock Integration (5/7)

July 11, 2018 Video

Livestock integration is a serious tool to offset financial risk. If we aren’t using it, we’re missing out on a litany of benefits! Does this mean it doesn’t come with it’s own concerns, though? No! Pugging and compaction, fencing, water, and for some, a shortage of livestock can be serious obstacles to overcome. As Doug…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – No-till and Equipment (4/7)

July 3, 2018 Video

Here’s the reality: a transition to no-till is most likely going to require a change in equipment – but the role of equipment is no the only consideration As Doug Sieck says in our latest video, “The equipment is important (to get started), but at a certain point, the more important part becomes how are…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – Alternative Views of Soil (3/7)

June 19, 2018 Video

Let’s not beat around the bush — transitioning from conventional tillage to no-till can be tough. Throw diverse rotations, cover crops, and grazing livestock into the mix and it can feel downright overwhelming. The fact is, there are equipment changes, steep learning curves to climb, and mindset changes that need to happen for this to…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – Holistic Mindset (2/7)

June 12, 2018 Video

When it comes to farming, “holistic” is often a word that gets a bad wrap. Walworth County farmer Doug Sieck knows this first hand. He had his own reservations when it came to the term, but that has all changed. In the second video in our 7-part series, Doug shares with us his insights on…

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Integrated Systems w/ Doug Sieck – Intro (1/7)

June 5, 2018 Video

In 2007, Doug Sieck of Walworth County, SD began his soil health journey. A little over a decade later, his soils , his operation, and his mindset have all transformed. In this 7-part series, Doug shares with us his eye-opening journey into soil health, how to make the transition easier, and why we all should…

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SD Cropcast 02: Dwayne Beck

May 22, 2018 Podcast

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15 Trillion Laborers w/ Dr. Mike Lehman – Community (3/3)

May 8, 2018 Video

3:15 WATCH: In our previous video, Research Microbiologist Dr. Mike Lehman described soil microbes in healthy soils as a “division of labor.” This “division of labor” is extensive and, when cultivated through regenerative practices, works alongside the farmer. In our third and final video, Dr. Lehman takes it a step further and shows us that these…

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