Assess Existing Cover Crop Growth and Erosion

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Begin by observing the newly emerging cover crops, specifically wheat and rye mixed with grass, which have started to sprout in rows across the cultivated land due to recent rainfall. Note their healthy appearance and growth. Concurrently, survey the broader landscape, particularly bare or recently disturbed areas, for signs of soil erosion. The presence of numerous rocks and visible 'wash' spots indicates that water runoff is displacing topsoil. Understand that periods of heavy rain can quickly exacerbate these erosion issues, making early identification and intervention crucial.

Goal: Observe recently sown cover crops, such as wheat and rye mixed with grass, emerging after rain to ensure establishment. Simultaneously, identify areas of bare land prone to erosion, recognizing that 'rain equals washing' and requires immediate action.

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hey guys this Josh tiny red farmer welcome to the farm vlog today today we've got something cool happening it's been raining and look behind me see these little rows little rows of grass the grass is starting to come up awesome awesome stuff look around here guys see that rock there's a rock right there there's like eight gigantic rocks right here if you look back here behind me rocks rocks rocks everywhere rocks so what we've got to do here on the farm is let this new pasture go ahead and take hold and look at that grass that's so cool so I've got a little bit of wheat or rye mixed in with my grass and it's starting to all come up it's awesome all the way up through here all the way we've got 42 acres of new grass down we also have 42 acres of bare land so I'm going to take you around today talk to you a little bit about what's going on with this bare land Ryan

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