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Cover cropping and companion cropping for the Inland Northwest : an initial feasibility study
Technical Bulletin (Washington State University. Extension), 59E, Washington State University Extension
12/2018
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/13129
Abstract
Dryland grain farmers in Spokane and Lincoln Counties, Washington, want to improve soil health on their land without compromising income from proven, regional cash crops. This project was an initial feasibility study for cover- and companion-crop mixes in a dryland cropping zone that depends heavily on winter precipitation. To maximize benefit to the reader, the experimental process is outlined, including mistakes and lessons learned. In this study, spring seeding of cover crops in place of fallowing the ground resulted in excessive loss of soil moisture. This in turn raised the risk of crop germination failure in the subsequent fall. Growing companion crops together with a cash crop shows potential for attaining the growers’ desired goal. However, not all obstacles have been identified, and more research should be conducted to optimize recommendations.
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- Title
- Cover cropping and companion cropping for the Inland Northwest : an initial feasibility study
- Creators
- Diana Elizabeth Roberts (Author)
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Technical Bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); 59E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Identifiers
- 99900502826501842
- Copyright
- Copyright Not Evaluated ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report