Integrating crop and livestock production in Inland Northwest farming systems

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The large amount of information needed for production systems and the lack of infrastructure are the main factors obstructing the integration of cropping systems and livestock production in Inland Northwest farming areas. The need to maintain year-round forage supplies, and winter feeding and calving may clash with crop production cycles. Some chemicals used on crops may not be safe for the livestock. Inexpensive technologies that use less chemicals, and the use of the cultivation land under the Conservation Reserve Program for livestock production can help in the integration process.

Research, Cropping systems, Pacific Northwest, Livestock productivity

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Farming systems and conservation needs in the Northwest Wheat Region

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Residue management systems such as complete no-till systems need to be developed for efficient soil and water conservation in the Northwest Wheat Region of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Traditional tillage methods help in water conservation, and give higher crop yields than no-till systems in certain areas. However, they are unable to prevent erosion. Water erosion is a major problem in regions with severe winters, whereas in drier regions, wind erosion is the main problem. Reduced tillage and no-till systems effectively prevent wind and water erosion.

Methods, Reports, Idaho, Oregon, Water conservation, Tillage, Cultivation (Land), Wind erosion

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Soil quality and profitability of biodynamic and conventional farming systems: a review

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Biodynamic farming systems have better soil quality, lower crop yields and equal or higher net return per hectare as compared to conventional systems. Biodynamic farming can lessen the harmful affects of chemical-dependent conventional agriculture. Addition of eight specific amendments by farmers tends to improve biological soil properties and increase crop root growth. There is a need for more extensive research in this specific agricultural aspect of soil mechanisms.

Observations, Soil research, Organic farming, Agricultural systems

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