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Implementing best management practices in small commercial and non-commercial animal enterprises

Creator:

Godwin, Derek C.

Abstract:

Small commercial and non-commercial animal enterprises (SCAEs) raise a few beef cows, horses, pigs, sheep, poultry, and other animals on a few acres. These enterprises are often located in suburban areas of watersheds and show potential for degrading water quality through to increased bacterial, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentrations. SCAEs implement...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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. Godwin A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
An eleven year study of nitrate leaching in vegetable production with winter cover crops

Creator:

Feaga, Jeff

Abstract:

The Willamette Valley of Oregon has high rates of winter precipitation that cause leaching losses of residual fertilizer nitrogen (N) as nitrate (NO₃). Cover crops may have potential to mitigate N loss. Shallow groundwater was sampled for 11 years from plots planted in summer vegetables with and without winter cover...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis