Leitch Farms: A Look at Grazing Cover Crops

In this episode of Idaho Seed Podcasts, we explore how Nez Perce County farmer Drew Leitch integrates spring- and fall-seeded cover crops into his cow-calf operation, enhancing both soil health and livestock productivity. Based on the Farmer-to-Farmer Case Study Series publication Grazed Cover Cropping, Drew Leitch (PNW721), we discuss:​

• The dual benefits of cover crops for grazing and subsequent grain crops
• Strategies for implementing cover crops in dryland wheat rotations
• Observations on soil health improvements and crop performance
• Insights from Leitch’s experiences and lessons learned

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