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 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...
western.sare.org resources cover-crops-in-dryland-cropping-systems Cover Crops in Dryland Cropping Systems Farmer Steve Barry addresses his work in using cover crops to enhance the sustainability of dryland farming on the Colorado Plateau....
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...
western.sare.org resources livestock-mortality-composting-manual Livestock Mortality Composting Manual Mortality management threatens the sustainability of livestock production in many ways. In recent years, concerns about mad cow disease reduced the availability and increased the cost of rendering services. Alternatives...