After wrapping up Episode 284 on SGMA, Kevin Rost (Apollo Ag Technologies) and host Craig Macmillan kept the conversation going—and it was too good not to share. In this bonus episode, Kevin dives deeper into the benefits of maintaining irrigation distribution uniformity, selecting cover crops based on grower goals, and how agroforestry and silvopasture can revolutionize water retention and soil health. Learn how regenerative practices can reduce water use, pesticide inputs, and fertilizer needs while improving soil biology.

Resources:

• 284: SGMA Demystified - Acronyms, Deadlines, and What You Need to Know
• 274: Beyond Foxy: The Case for Hybrid Winegrapes
• Apollo Ag Technologies
• Groundwater: Understanding and Managing this Vital Resource
• Kevin Rost on LinkedIn
• Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
• Ultimate Irrigation Playlist

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