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western.sare.org news a-new-tool-for-managing-invasive-grasses-in-montana A New Tool for Managing Invasive Grasses in Montana
Invasive annual grasses, such as cheatgrass and ventenata, are reducing the abundance of native grasses that livestock producers depend on in the semi-arid rangelands of southwestern Montana. At the current low-to-moderate levels of invasion, it’s crucial to begin targeted management before invasive populations become too advanced. To guide efforts to slow or halt annual grass […]
western.sare.org news impacts-of-compost-application-on-the-drought-resiliency-of-rangeland Impacts of Compost Application on the Drought Resiliency of Rangeland
Severe droughts, expected to increase due to climate change, pose threats to California’s rangelands. Ranchers and rangeland managers are facing decreased livestock forage production, reduced biodiversity, and soil degradation. A previously funded Western SARE project (grant number OW19-349) found that compost amendments provide benefits to soils and forage productivity, including greater resilience to drought. However, […]
western.sare.org news propagating-tea-plants-for-the-west Propagating Tea Plants for the West
Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, second only to water in consumption. In America, you can find it in more than 80 percent of households. Finding it growing in U.S. soil is another story. Tea is produced on less than 100 acres in America, mostly in Hawaii and the South. […]
western.sare.org news hawaii-research-examines-ecological-pest-management-and-values-driven-farming Hawaii Research Examines Ecological Pest Management and Values-Driven Farming
Agricultural researchers often measure success in terms of higher yields or higher profits, but a new project in Hawaii is looking at a third dimension of success: Growers’ personal values. “A lot of farmers make the transition to organic partially for commercial reasons, but it’s also a values-driven decision,” said Ben Wiseman, a third-year PhD […]
western.sare.org news studying-the-ecology-of-fear-to-protect-chile-in-colorado Studying the Ecology of Fear to Protect Chile in Colorado
Tiny aphids are causing outsized losses for chile pepper growers in Colorado, even though the insects don’t feed on that particular crop and don’t linger in it. Instead, aphids move through chile fields, especially after nearby alfalfa fields are cut. That wasn’t a problem until 2019 when alfalfa mosaic virus appeared in southern Colorado. Aphids […]
western.sare.org news targeted-grazing Targeted Grazing
Wildfires throughout the West are growing more severe. Fire season starts earlier, lasts longer and claims more lives and property along the way. Grazing is one of the most effective, cost-efficient tools available to lessen fire spread and severity. And now, thanks to a recent Western SARE-supported project, grazing has become even more useful to […]
www.sare.org news farmer-friendly-sare-grant-finds-poultry-production-efficiencies-and-processing-barriers-in-hawaii Farmer-Friendly SARE Grant Finds Poultry Production Efficiencies and Processing Barriers In Hawaii
Dependent on imports for more than 80% of their food, Hawaii’s people are perpetually at risk of supply chain interruptions due to natural disasters or other disruptions. Improving the capacity of local food production is one way farmers can generate income opportunities while reducing the remote islands’ risky reliance on imports. Nicole Correa of O‘ahu’s […]
www.sare.org news sare-seeks-ideas-to-improve-sustainable-agriculture-outreach SARE Seeks Outreach Products to Advance Sustainable Agriculture
SARE Outreach is seeking recommendations for information products or outreach initiatives that extend research-based sustainable innovations to improve the sustainability of American agriculture.
northcentral.sare.org news ncr-sares-2025-heroes-jack-erisman-and-edgar-hicks NCR-SARE's 2025 Heroes: Jack Erisman and Edgar Hicks
Jack Erisman and Edgar Hicks have been named the 2025 Heroes.
northeast.sare.org news how-to-conduct-research-on-your-farm-or-ranch How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch
By Kate Cesario Conducting on-farm research allows producers to gain valuable knowledge on how to improve their farm or ranch. By learning the science behind the inner workings of a crop or livestock system, farmers can make changes to increase profitability or sustainability. Research projects are formed around farmers’ goals but are commonly aided by […]