AgEmerge Podcast 187 with Matt Griggs

Most farmers abandon their soil health innovations at the first sign of trouble — but Matt Griggs chose perseverance over resignation. After a near-fatal combine accident and years battling fragile, erodible soils, he’s proving that bold, strategic changes can turn disaster into success.

Resources & Links:

Griggs Farms LLC - YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7NfwgKKPu2AlhfQyWqjkfg

Griggs Farms LLC - Website: http://www.griggsfarmsllc.com/

Crop Budget Spreadsheets – Free resources for farm management: http://www.griggsfarmsllc.com/spreadsheets.html

More about this episode:

From surviving a life-threatening crash to revitalizing the soil pan beneath his fields, Matt shares how a mindset of resilience and innovation can transform even the most broken land. You'll discover how cover crops like annual ryegrass and radishes can dissolve the fragile soil pan, increase organic matter, and dramatically improve moisture retention — even in the driest conditions.

We break down:

- The pioneering practices Matt employs to reshape his soil profile

- Using custom-designed hooded sprayers to implement strip till techniques for effective cover crop management

- The critical role of soil microbiology and carbon in building resilient, drought-proof farms

- How innovative crop choices, such as canola and the integration of legumes, open new market opportunities