www.sare.org resources sustainable-production-and-use-of-on-farm-energy Sustainable Production and Use of On-Farm Energy High and fluctuating energy costs have caused economic challenges for many of the country’s farmers and ranchers. For this reason, more producers are seeking alternative energy sources to improve their...
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 california-strawberry-and-research-on-compost-for-strawberry-health California Strawberry and Research on Compost for Strawberry Health California strawberry production is at a pivotal point, struggling with new plant diseases due to the phase-out of the fumigant methyl bromide. This video explores the current issues facing strawberry...
www.sare.org resources special-topics-with-cover-crops-and-soil-health Special Topics with Cover Crops and Soil Health Session recordings on this page include: Organic and Specialty Crops Grazing Cover Crops Soil Health Policy Issues Organic and Specialty Crops Weed control in organic soybeans is notoriously difficult. Clean...
www.sare.org resources how-to-conduct-research-on-your-farm-or-ranch How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch This 32-page Ag Innovations Series technical bulletin provides detailed instruction for crop and livestock producers, as well as educators, on how to conduct research at the farm level using practical...
www.sare.org resources systems-research-for-agriculture Systems Research for Agriculture Farmers today face a complicated host of environmental, social and economic pressures: protecting water and air resources, mitigating greenhouse gases, conserving biodiversity and limiting soil erosion, all while trying to...
www.sare.org resources cover-crop-innovators-video-series Cover Crop Innovators Video Series Explore videos of farmers around the country who are using cover crops on their land. You can watch our entire Cover Crop Innovator series on our YouTube channel. To find...
southern.sare.org resources perennial-grass-cover-crops-can-optimize-wine-grape-growth Perennial Grass Cover Crops Can Optimize Wine Grape Growth Using Cover Crops to Optimize Wine Grape Growth.pdf 377.03 kB Vineyard cover crops or ‘living mulch’ consists of either sown or native vegetation, grown in vineyard row middles and/or inclusive...
southern.sare.org resources evaluating-nutrient-soil-health-and-economic-benefits-of-compost-additions-to-summer-cover-crops-for-strawberries-in-north-carolina Evaluating Nutrient, Soil Health, and Economic Benefits of Compost Additions to Summer Cover Crops for Strawberries in North Carolina Cover Crops for Strawberry Production.pdf 564.45 kB While production practices such as cover crops and compost have been shown to enhance soil health and various crop yields, there are few...
southern.sare.org resources sustainable-blackberries-and-raspberries Sustainable Blackberries and Raspberries Sustainability is a process of continual decision-making and effort to become more sustainable, creating a farm enterprise that will exist year-to-year and will continue to exist in the future. Characteristics...