The Crop Science Podcast Show - Shawn Feikema: Manure, Cover Crops, and Farm Resilience | Ep. 132

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!

What you'll learn:  

• Farm transition lessons
• Precision manure management
• Integrated feedlot systems
• Cover crop goals
• Soil resilience strategies

Meet the guest:

Shawn Feikema 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 Show, available on all major platforms. 

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