Episode 64: Polycrops: Challenges, Triumphs and Valuable Lessons from Beef Producers

Polycrops, also known as cover crops, forage mixtures, or cocktail crops, are gaining popularity among beef producers for improving soil health, managing grazing, boosting cow performance, and enhancing resilience to changing weather. However, like many farming practices, the results can vary depending on location, weather, and management strategies. The Living Lab Central Prairies program has been growing polycrops on producer operations, evaluating both the long- and short-term impacts. In this episode, we’ll explore the challenges, successes, and lessons learned from the beef producers who have participated.   Relevant Links: 

Polycrops: Challenges, Triumphs and Valuable Lessons from Beef Producers (article)

Living Lab Central Prairies (website)

Cover Crops (webpage)

Calf 911 Checklists (printable resources)

Calf 911 - How to Manage Colostrum to Allow Newborn Calves to Thrive (resources)