Energy input comparisons between tillage systems; evaluation of the value of legumes as part of a cover crop mixture used in strip-till sweet corn production; evaluation of the nitrogen contribution of legume-based cover crops to organic vegetable production.
Project Objectives
1. Develop and evaluate a Pilot IPM scouting program for the WSCB in snap beans
2. Determine the seasonal aggregation and movement patterns within diversified vegetable cropping systems
3. Evaluate the potential for “trap and kill” strategies as cultural control components of an IPM program for the WSCB...
Project Objectives
1. Implement and evaluate a Pilot IPM scouting program for the WSCB in snap beans
2. Evaluate WSCB seasonal aggregation and movement patterns within diversifi ed vegetable cropping
systems
3. Evaluate the potential for “trap and kill” strategies as cultural control components of an IPM program
for the...
Strip tillage is a form of conservation tillage that involves tilling
narrow strips for crop establishment while leaving areas between the strips with undisturbed crop residue. Strip tillage can reduce soil erosion and soil compaction, as well as machinery, fuel, and labor costs. Combined with winter cover crops, strip tillage...
Common vetch is a viny, succulent, annual legume attaining a height of 24 inches when planted alone. It grows taller when planted with a tall companion crop that provides structural support for climbing.
Crimson clover may be used as a cover crop, green manure, pasture, or hay. It often is used as a winter annual cover crop in annual rotations. It has been used successfully in reduced-tillage farming systems, and in orchards and vineyards where it can be managed to reseed itself.
Hairy vetch is used as a cover crop, green manure, pasture, silage, and hay. It is capable of accumulating large amounts of dry matter and nitrogen. When planted alone as a winter cover crop in annual vegetable rotations, it can provide substantial amounts of nitrogen (N) to a following crop.
Cereal grains are grasses and may have a prostrate, semierect, or erect physical stature. All have fibrous root systems.
Barley, oats, triticale, and wheat are each comprised of hundreds of varieties whose growth characteristics vary considerably.
Cereal rye is an erect annual grass with greenish blue, flat blades and an extensive fibrous root system. It resembles wheat, but usually is taller (3–5 ft) and tillers less. Flowering is induced by 14 hours of light in spring.