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105. From Row Crops to Forage Crops: A New Way to Think About Your Acres with Amos Troester
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- Ranchonomics
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
Many producers think of cover crops as an added expense, but what if they could become a profitable enterprise? In part one of a two-part conversation, John Haskell sits down with Amos Troester to explore how integrating livestock with cover crops and annual forages can unlock new revenue streams while improving soil health and reducing input costs. Amos shares how his first-generation farming operation has evolved from a conventional row-crop system into a diversified business centered on cattle, cover crops, seed production, and custom planting services. The conversation explores row crops to forage crops, the economics of grazing annuals, and why biomass production may be a more useful metric for evaluating land than bushels alone. Amos also explains how reducing fertilizer use, extending the grazing season, and viewing farmland through a livestock lens can create new opportunities for both crop and cattle producers. Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! In this episode, we cover: How integrating livestock can increase the value of row crop acres The difference between cover crops and forage crops Why biomass production may matter more than crop yield alone How annual forages can reduce fertilizer and feed costs The economics of grazing cover crops and small grain systems Why diversified enterprises create greater resilience in challenging commodity markets Connect with Amos: Check out his website Connect with Ranch Right: Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram @ranchrightllc Follow on Facebook Check out the website Check out all of our past webinars here Resources & Links: Book a Free Discovery Call to Learn More Ranching for Profit Ranching.FYI Wally Olson, Olson Ranch LLC Mentioned in this episode: Join us online, ask questions, an…