western.sare.org resources sustainable-agriculture-farming-systems-project Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgeeCmLwWXU Public concerns regarding pesticide misuse, food safety, water use and contamination, and depletion of non-renewable resources have motivated the reevaluation of some of the practices of conventional agriculture and...
western.sare.org resources mixed-cover-crops Mixed Cover Crops An informational video on the pros and cons of planting mixed cover crops which are often used to replace fallow. Focus is on effects of cover crops on soil quality...
western.sare.org resources planting-flower-strips-for-native-bees Planting Flower Strips for Native Bees Montana State University researchers discuss flower strips of nine native plants that provide habitat for native bees and an additional income source for farmers who can collect and sell the...
western.sare.org resources training-ag-professionals-in-ipm Training Ag Professionals in IPM A multi-state program in the Columbia River Basin is improving agricultural practices by training young ag professionals in integrated pest management. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OR5HyzJsnk&feature=youtu.be...
western.sare.org resources collaborative-grazing-for-sage-grouse-centennial-valley Collaborative Grazing for Sage-Grouse: Centennial Valley This video portrays the Collaborative Grazing for Sage-Grouse Project in the Centennial Valley focusing on understanding how grazing management affects sage-grouse survival. Better understanding will be important to increasing sage-grouse...
western.sare.org resources onion-systems-management-strategies-for-crop-nutrition-weeds-thrips-and-iris-yellow-spot-virus Onion Systems Management Strategies for Crop Nutrition, Weeds, Thrips, and Iris Yellow Spot Virus Seven videos demonstrating project results and showcasing sustainable crop and pest management practices for onions were developed....
western.sare.org resources pineapple-production-in-cmni Pineapple Production in CMNI https://vimeo.com/25337603?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=5050422 Farmer Joe Borja showcases his increasing production of pineapple in the Marianas Islands....
western.sare.org resources biological-soil-crusts Biological Soil Crusts Cheryl McIntyre investigates the influence of biocrusts on the establishment of native perennial grasses and cheatgrass and the conditions under which biocrusts might make rangelands more resistant to exotic grass...
western.sare.org resources jstorrowsare-org Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Control Soil Borne Pathogens Webinar In the webinar the presenters briefly review the development and use of anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) techniques for control of soil borne pathogens in various crops and regions around the...
western.sare.org resources fresh-growth-podcast Fresh Growth Podcast Fresh Growth: Approaches to a More Sustainable Future from Western Ag Practitioners introduces you to farmers and ranchers from around the western United States who are finding innovative sustainable practices...