Forage Brassicas as a Component of Organic Production Systems
Nancy W. Callan and Malvern P. Westcott, Western Agricultural Research Center
Objectives Statement
A. To identify organic farming systems that will benefit from the introduction of brassicas. B. To gather farmer input on the practical concerns regarding incorporating forage brassicas into their grazing and cropping practices. C. To evaluate the effects of brassicas on soil nutrients and subsequent nutrient uptake by crops.
Region
Western
Topic
Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Cropping Systems
Category
Hay and Pasture
Date Range
2001-2010
Funding Amount
$9,840
Funding Year
2001Location
Corvallis, Montana
Collaborators
Jonda Crosby, Alternative Energy Resource Organization
Rod Daniel, Montana Arnica
Nancy Matheson, Helena, MT
Jess Alger, Stanford, MT
