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“Building our soils is our only hope. Whether it's saving the planet from climate change or feeding the people…the soil health movement is our chance. So it's in the hands of the farmers around the world. We can do it, so let's get on it.…” — Ray McCormick
Sixth-generation farmer Ray McCormick of Vincennes, Ind., first tried no-tilling soybeans in 1986 and has been trying new practices and ideas ever since. Managing 2,200 acres of row crops and 2,000 acres of wetlands, McCormick has tapped on-farm research and a willingness to try new ideas to evolve his operation to 100% no-till with cover crops on every acre. He says he’s gotten lots of great ideas from attending the National No-Tillage Conference, including his latest experiment: interseeding 60-inch corn with cover crops for grazing.
In this episode of the No-Till Farmer “Influencers and Innovators” podcast, No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter talks with Ray about his diverse operation. Listen in as Ray talks about growing non-GMO corn and why he plants it late, how he uses annual ryegrass in flood-prone areas, using cover crops in food plots for deer and waterfowl, keeping his landlords happy, how Roundup has been instrumental in conservation efforts and much more.
P.S. There’s lots more great no-till stories and history in Frank Lessiter’s new book, From Maverick to Mainstream: A History of No-Till Farming. Check it out here.
The No-Till Influencers & Innovators podcast series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
Our customers believe that Martin-Till®️ products provide an excellent return on their investment. We know this because a large percentage of them are repeat customers since the beginning in 1991. Our planter attachments help make it possible to plant into higher levels of residue and moisture. Higher levels of mulch means less erosion, improved soil tilth and fertility, which can reduce production costs. Martin Till’s goal is to increase yields and save you time and money. We hope you find something from our product offerings of row cleaner, UMO’s, closing wheels systems and recently added concaves that will make this year’s planting & harvesting go better for you. After all, you deserve the best!
Intro Music: Adam Selzer - True North
Interlude Music: Alialujah Choir - Little Picture (Instrumental)
