Earthworms: Unsung Heroes of the Soil
Seeing earthworms is one of the hallmarks of healthy soil, but Paul Reed Hepperly says that their role is much broader than previously thought. There are 7,000 different species of earthworms that provide valuable benefits, including improving soil quality and increasing crop productivity. Find out how tillage impacts earthworm habitats, how earthworms reproduce, and more in this week’s podcast.