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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Explore videos of local farmers answering frequently asked questions about soil health in southern Minnesota
Manure: I can't add cover crops because I have hog manure
Have you ever said this to yourself or heard someone else say it?
“I can’t add cover crops because I have hog manure”
Manure incorporation is often seen as a barrier to adopting soil health practices such as cover crops and reduced tillage. However, Martin County farmer Larry Cowing has found that low disturbance manure injection makes it possible to increase efficiency and implement soil health practices.
In the video below, Larry shares what he likes about low disturbance manure injection, and how he makes manure work with cover crops.
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Larry Cowing
Video title: I can't add cover crops because I have hog manure
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