In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Randall Reeder, Executive Director of the Ohio No-Till Council, explores the evolution of no-till farming and the growing importance of cover crops in sustainable agriculture. He shares how these practices are reshaping soil health, improving carbon storage, and addressing region-specific challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Ohio is home to the longest continuous no-till research, starting in 1962."

Meet the guest: Randall Reeder is the Program Coordinator of the annual Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference and the Executive Director of the Ohio No-Till Council. He was an Extension Agricultural Engineer at Ohio State University for 32 years, where he conducted research on soil compaction and tillage systems. His extensive experience in agricultural engineering and conservation practices provides invaluable insights into sustainable farming practices.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (02:58) History of the conference
• (06:51) Evolution of no-till practices
• (07:23) Cover crop benefits
• (15:41) No-till adoption
• (24:34) Soil carbon as storage
• (28:61) Final three questions

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