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Shawn Feikema discusses the integration of cattle feeding, manure management, and cover crops for farm resilience.

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Shawn Feikema, co-owner and operator at Feikema Farms and Circle F Farms in Luverne, Minnesota, shares how a diversified family farm connects cattle feeding, manure management, crop rotation, and cover crops. He discusses farm transition, precision manure application, small grains, soil erosion control, and goal-driven cover crop decisions. Learn how integrated systems support long-term farm resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! "Progress often comes from repeated failures, rapid learning, and the willingness to test new ideas despite uncertainty and changing agricultural conditions." Meet the guest: Shawn Feikema https://www.instagram.com/feikemafarms/ is co-owner and operator of Feikema Farms Inc. and Circle F Farms in Luverne, Minnesota. As part of a third-generation farming operation, he manages diversified crop production, livestock integration, precision agriculture, manure utilization, cover crops, and conservation-focused systems. Shawn is passionate about improving productivity and soil health through practical innovation and long-term farm sustainability. Learn from Shawn Feikema on The Crop Science Podcast…

People in this episode

Guest: Shawn Feikema

Topics covered

• manure management
• cover crops
• farm resilience
• precision agriculture
• crop rotation

Keywords

• manure
• cover crops
• farm transition
• precision manure application
• soil health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Feikema Farms, Circle F Farms

Places: Luverne, Minnesota

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