Rob Cook Interview

rob cook interview

Tell Us A Little Bit About Yourself Brett Bamert: I’m Brett Bamert, president of Bamert Seed Company, and I’m here today with Rob Cook. Rob, would you tell us a little bit about yourself and, your experience? Rob Cook: Sure. Brett. Yeah, thank you. I’m, I’m Rob Cook, director of business development here at Bamert […]

Brett Bamert Interview

brett bamert interview

Tell Us A Little Bit About Yourself Rob Cook: I’m Rob Cook with Bamert Seed Company. I’m the Director of Business Development. And, we’re gonna visit a little bit today with, with Brett. Brett, you wanna tell us a little bit about yourself, a little bit of your background and kind of how you came […]

James Locke Interview

james locke interview

Introducing : James Locke James: So, my name’s James Locke. I’m, I grew up in Lubbock, Texas. I was the son of a psychologist. So naturally, I decided I wanted to go into agriculture, <laugh>. My, my mother’s family had a farm that I just grew up, loved agriculture. But coming from the city background, […]

Nick Bamert Interview

nick bamert interview

Brett Bamert: Hello, I’m Brett Bamert with, Bamert Seed Company. Nick Bamert: And I’m Nick Bamert, Bamert Seed Company. The History & Culture of Bamert Seed Company Brett: And today we’re here to ask Nick a couple of questions. So, first question I’ve got, is can you share a little bit about the history and […]

Do I Need to Fertilize?

taking soil samples

By Rob Cook, Director of Business Development, Bamert Seed Many times our customers ask if they should fertilize, or ask us to give a fertilization recommendation based off of the species of grass in the blend they’re planting. Unfortunately there is no way for us to give a responsible answer to those questions without the […]

The Life of a Bamert Seed

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Bamert Seed Company’s dedication to providing the best has allowed us to offer over 400 species of high-quality native grasses, forbs, and legumes. The species and varieties we produce have been carefully selected to match the soil and climatic conditions of the Southern Great Plains and beyond, making them adaptable to most areas in the […]

Understanding Soil Type: Optimizing Native Grass Growth

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Establishing native plants requires you to use high-quality, pure seeds. But before you can put those seeds into the ground, you have to know all about your soil type. An in-depth knowledge of your soil type allows you to determine the best species for your project, how much water you will need, and what kind […]

A Guide to Seeding and Establishing Native Species

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By Nicholas Demel It is difficult to overstate the many benefits that come from seeding and establishing native plant species. These species protect soil and prevent erosion, strengthen a local ecosystem by creating a natural habitat for wildlife and insects, and provide a constant food source for wildlife and livestock (whether foliage or seeds). While […]

How To Take A Soil Sample

how to take a soil sample

Transscript  Speaker 1 (00:13): You ever wonder why you need to take a soil sample? Somebody like me tells you, you need to go out and take one. It’s a lot of work. You wonder, why do I need to do that? The reason is that if you’re growing crops or plants, you don’t know […]

Calibrating A Seed Drill

calibrating a seed drill

Transcript  Speaker 1 (00:11): Hi, I’m Jim Johnson Soils and Crops consultant with the Noble Foundation. Today we’re going to calibrate this grain drill to plant some cover crop seed. Many times you can use the chart under the lid of the grain drill to get the right idea of where to set the drill. […]