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Western Cover Crops Council

Western Cover Crops Council

Author: tplessin

Evaluation of Cover Crops on Soil Moisture Dynamics and Demonstration of Winter Cover Crops in a Conventional Farming Rotation in the Sacramento Valley

Posted on January 21, 2021January 26, 2021 by tplessin in Current Projects

Sarah E. Light, Agronomy Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension Soil moisture measurements are being collected throughout the cover crop and cash crop season for 3 years using soil moisture sensors at three depths in the soil profile. Winter cover crop treatments …

Soil Nitrate Testing for Willamette Valley Vegetable Production (2019) EM9221

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by tplessin in Nutrients

This publication describes how to use in-season soil nitrate testing to adjust sidedress N fertilizer application rate to match crop N requirements. Data to support our recommendations comes from field trials conducted in the Willamette Valley for vegetable crops produced …

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Irrigated Warm Season Cover Crops for Western Oregon

Posted on December 2, 2020 by tplessin in General

Cover crop use is increasing in the Pacific Northwest, but information is not readily available on the growth potential, biomass production, adaptability, and bloom period of warm season cover crop species and/or varieties for this region. A study was conducted …

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Oregon State University Cover Crop Calculator and User Guide

Posted on December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by tplessin in Tools

This free online tool compares the nutrient value and cost of cover crops, organic and synthetic fertilizers and compost. Use this Calculator to develop well balanced and cost effective nutrient management programs for your farm. Developed by Nick Andrews, Dan …

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Legume Cover in Orchard Drive Alleys

Posted on October 28, 2020 by tplessin in Orchards

This publication evaluates a broad spectrum of legume species and cultivars for their ability to thrive in an orchard environment and provide a significant nitrogen contribution.…

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The Pasture Project

Posted on October 28, 2020 by tplessin in Pastures

This webinar, featuring Dr. Kris Nichols, focuses on cover crops and grazing as ways to stimulate carbon flow to soil biology, and how using these practices can build resilience to weather, pest and disease issues, and increase overall profitability. https://youtu.be/wG4cS_p9fbE…

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No-Till Case Study, Richter Farm: Cover Crop Cocktails in a Forage-Based System

Posted on October 28, 2020 by tplessin in Low Till

This free publication from ATTRA focuses on implementing a multispecies cover crop cocktail after an early forage harvest to add needed residue, organic matter, and available soil nutrients for the subsequent cash crop.…

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No-Till Case Study, Miller Farm: Restoring Grazing Land with Cover Crops

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by tplessin in Low Till

This free publication from ATTRA is a case study study on converting marginal cropland back to grazing land by planting several years of a diverse cover crop mixture containing legumes, tap roots, and more. For Ken Miller of Mandan, North …

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Reduced Tillage in Organic Vegetable Systems

Posted on October 28, 2020 by tplessin in Low Till

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6AL3xtwogg&feature=youtu.be This video is intended for organic vegetable producers and agricultural professionals, especially in the maritime northwest. Techniques and findings from recent research are shared to assist producers in trialing reduced tillage systems. The video covers the concept of reduced …

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Cover Crop (340) in Organic Systems – Western States Implementation Guide

Posted on October 28, 2020December 18, 2020 by tplessin in Organic Farming System

This document provides an overview of how the NRCS Cover Crop (340) conservation practice can be implemented on organic operations. It discusses different purposes for the practice’s use, design considerations, and how installation might differ in organic systems. Specifically, it …

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