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Haney Test: Understanding the H3A Analysis (4/4)

August 18, 2020 Video

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In this final video in our series unpacking the Haney Test (an assessment of soil nutrient availability), Dr. Buz Kloot explains what the final component, the ‘H3A’ Test, is and why it’s relevant to farmers and their soils.

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Haney Test: Understanding Organic Matter (3/4)

August 10, 2020 Video

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In this video, Dr. Buz Kloot unpacks the second part of the Haney Test dealing with organic matter.

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Haney Test: Understanding Soil Respiration (2/4)

July 27, 2020 Video

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In this video, Dr. Buz Kloot unpacks the first part of the haney test dealing with CO2C and soil respiration.

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Unpacking the Haney Test (1/4)

July 15, 2020 Video

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Throughout the duration of the Cover5 project there has been a lot of talk about ‘soil biology’. While many of our previous videos have shown obvious visual changes in soils over time through regenerative management practices, what other ways are there to measure and track the biological improvement of our soils? In this next series…

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Transforming Soils with Cover Crops (Brabham)

June 11, 2020 Video

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Two years ago, farmer John Brabham signed up for our ‘Cover 5’ series, a project where we take five acres of under-performing land and start introducing cover crops. When we met John, his five acres were largely defined by sandy soils, weeds and erosion. Through the use of diverse covers, in a short time, the…

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Why Make the Change to Regenerative Agriculture (Metts 6/6)

April 6, 2020 Video

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The questions for farmers around the country is getting louder than ever: Conventional or Regenerative? Hear Will Metts of Metts Organix take on why he chose regenerative for the health of the land, himself and his family.

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Plug and Plant Ep 06: Dr. Ray Weil

April 1, 2020 Podcast

In this podcast, we sit down with soil scientist Dr. Ray Weil. Dr. Weil is a leader in researching and promoting the adoption of more sustainable agricultural systems in both industrial and developing countries. His research focuses on soil organic matter management for enhanced soil ecosystem functions and nutrient cycling for water quality and agricultural…

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What Do First-Time Cover Croppers Get Wrong? (Metts 5/6)

March 3, 2020 Video

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Using cover crops has a bevy of benefits. Among other things, covers help increase infiltration, reduce erosion, improve soil resilience and structure and promote organic matter. But what do first time cover croppers need to know to reap the most benefits early on? Hear Will Metts of Metts Organix’s take from his own experience.

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The Key to Soil Health (Metts 4/6)

February 11, 2020 Video

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‘Most problems you’re gonna incur with cover crops are spurred by your own actions.’ Hear how Will Metts of Metts Organix avoids them and works with the patterns of nature to grow healthy, sustainable crops!

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Cover Crops and Wildlife Pressure (Metts 2/6)

January 7, 2020 Video

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Some of our farmers in South Carolina have voiced frustration over an increase in wildlife pressure after incorporating cover crops. We sat down with Will Metts of Metts Organix to hear first hand about this experience and what to expect.

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