western.sare.org resources using-beneficial-insects-to-combat-pests-and-engage-growers Using Beneficial Insects to Combat Pests and Engage Growers Sustainable Agriculture Fact Sheet July 2020 State: California Commodity: Wine grapes Need: An economical way to control leafroll virus, which is spread by vine mealybugs Summary: Leafroll virus is infecting...
western.sare.org resources adapting-cut-flower-production-for-utahs-climate-and-soils Adapting Cut Flower Production for Utah’s Climate and Soils Sustainable Agriculture Fact Sheet July 2020 State: Utah Commodity: Cut Flowers Need: Science-based fertilizer and production recommendations for a new and growing industry Summary: Growing cut flowers as...
western.sare.org resources farmer-and-rancher-research Farmer and Rancher Research in the West Making changes on the farm or ranch involves taking risks. One or two years spent experimenting can lead to a financial hit too difficult to recover from. That’s where Western SARE’s...
western.sare.org resources supporting-agriculture-in-the-pacific-islands Supporting Agriculture in the Pacific Islands Stories, photos, links to videos, and more from 2019 when 27 Western SARE members traveled to 9 Pacific islands, meeting with and providing training to 200+ farmers, ag professionals, officials,...
western.sare.org resources how-well-does-biodegradable-plastic-mulch-degrade-in-compost-and-soil How Well Does Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Degrade in Compost and Soil? Biodegradable plastic mulches are now commercially available, and they are designed so that they can be tilled directly into the soil to degrade. Their adoption could alleviate the disposal problem...
western.sare.org resources selecting-and-managing-vineyard-cover-crops-to-reduce-consumption-of-net-basin-water Selecting and Managing Vineyard Cover Crops to Reduce Consumption of Net Basin Water This fact sheet describes their experiments evaluating the impact of five cover crop species on soil moisture depletion. This fact sheet describes the impact of five timings and termination methods...
western.sare.org resources nitrogen-management-in-field-crops-with-reference-strips-and-crop-sensors Nitrogen Management in Field Crops with Reference Strips and Crop Sensors The purpose of this publication is to improve growers’ knowledge and understanding of how crop canopy sensors and in-field reference strips can be utilized for effective nitrogen (N) management. The...
western.sare.org resources boosting-agricultural-production-through-water-use-efficiency Boosting Agricultural Production through Water Use Efficiency Water’s immeasurable value is not lost on Western producers. Farmers and ranchers throughout the West confront limited water supplies due to long-standing semi-arid and arid agro-climatic conditions, severe drought, over...
western.sare.org resources managing-for-wild-bees Managing for Wild Bees Pollination is a critical component of the crop production cycle, directly contributing to reproductive success for pollinator-dependent crops. Graduate student Hillary Sardinas evaluated the ability of hedgerow restorations to augment...