Under The Covers

Under the Covers is a farmer-led agriculture podcast hosted by Bill Frederick and James Holz, Iowa farmers and founders of Iowa Cover Crop.Each episode is recorded during a game of cribbage. When the game ends, the episode ends.We’re working Midwest farmers who built an independent seed business rooted in practical farming and sustainable agriculture. The unfiltered conversations we’ve had for years, in the seed shed, at the farm gate, and over a few pond beers, are now on the record.This show is about modern agriculture, the real decisions, tradeoffs, and debates shaping farming today.We talk about:Midwest farming and row crop agricultureRegenerative agriculture and soil healthCover cropsWater quality and land stewardshipSmall grains, forages, alfalfa, turf, and native seedingCattle, grazing systems, and pasture managementFarm profitability and business strategyRural economics and agricultural policySome episodes are light.Some will tackle harder issues.All of them are grounded in the reality of actual working Iowa farms.We don’t script it.We won’t always agree.We sort it out as we go.It’s honest farm talk, all our cards on the table.Follow us on social media @iowacovercrop