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 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 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...