Addressing a gathering of the Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water, Russell Hedrick of Hickory, N.C., shares a presentation on the impacts on water quality that can be realized by utilizing regenerative ag practices, such as growing cover crops, reducing soil disturbance, maintaining soil armor, and integrating livestock.

NRCS South Dakota soil health specialist Jay Fuhrer visits the no-till operations at Cronin Farms in Potter County, S.D. He discusses the function of a heavy layer of residue as soil armor, the importance of healthy root exudates and he demonstrates water infiltration rates.