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Spring Wheat Planting Date Report, Heather Darby, Rosalie Madden, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Amanda Gervais
Spring Wheat Planting Date Report, Heather Darby, Rosalie Madden, Erica Cummings, Hannah Harwood, Amanda Gervais
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
The localvore movement has revived otherwise historical crops in Vermont, including small-scale grain production. As the demand for local organic wheat has risen over the last few years, University of Vermont Extension has developing best agronomic practices for wheat production in a Northeastern climate. In an organic system, weed management can be one of the biggest challenges. One strategy to manage weeds is to modify planting dates. Early planting dates can establish a crop prior to weed flushes while a late planted crop can help avoid some weed species. Planting date can also have an overall impact on both grain …
Cover Crop Planting Date Trial, Heather Darby, Chantel Cline, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood
Cover Crop Planting Date Trial, Heather Darby, Chantel Cline, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Hannah Harwood
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
When corn silage is harvested, the entire plant is removed, leaving the soil exposed throughout the winter. Many farmers have started planting cover crops following corn harvest because of increased soil health and fertility. The cover crop protects the soil from erosion and adds organic matter, it also scavenges excess soil nitrogen (N), releasing it again after being terminated in the spring. This keeps the nitrogen from potentially being lost through leaching and brings farmers financial benefits as less nitrogen loss means less fertilizer is needed in the spring. Farmers have asked about best methods for growing cover crops to …
Sunflower Seeding Rate X Nitrogen Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan, Amanda Gervais
Sunflower Seeding Rate X Nitrogen Rate Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Erica Cummings, Rosalie Madden, Susan Monahan, Amanda Gervais
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Because the majority of sunflowers in the United States are grown in the Great Plains, recommendations for plant populations and fertilization rates are limited to this specific region and climate. Due to the temperate climate of the northeast, it is likely that optimal seeding rates and nitrogen (N) rates for sunflower production will differ from the Great Plains. A crop’s N requirements are often linked to population; this study attempts to evaluate the impact of both seeding rates and N rates on sunflower yield and quality.
Forage Brassica Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Erica Cummings, Susan Monahan, Amanda Gervais
Forage Brassica Trial, Heather Darby, Hannah Harwood, Rosalie Madden, Erica Cummings, Susan Monahan, Amanda Gervais
Northwest Crops & Soils Program
Forage brassicas are a cool season crop and grow best during the late summer and fall months. This creates the opportunity to fill a gap in feed quality during months not optimal for perennial pasture production. Many producers are interested in extending the grazing season into late fall to improve farm viability. Brassica crops are known for their ability to provide a near-concentrate type diet late in the season, decreasing reliance on expensive imported grain for nutrient requirements. In 2011, the University of Vermont Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Team conducted a forage brassica trial in Alburgh, VT. The objective …