Grass Seed Crops: Stewarding the Land by Sustaining the Soils

SW23-945 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2023: $348,415.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2026

Grant Recipients: USDA-ARS; Oregon State University

Region: Western

State: Oregon

Principal Investigator:

Jennifer Moore

USDA-ARS

Co-Investigators:

Steve Del Grosso

USDA-ARS Soil Management and Sugarbeet Research Unit

Daniel Manter

USDA-ARS Soil Management and Sugarbeet Research Unit

Christy Tanner

Oregon State univeristy

Kristin Trippe

USDA-ARS

Description:

This fact sheet provides an overview of soil health considerations in grass seed production systems of the Willamette Valley, highlighting how management practices influence soil structure, organic matter, and overall field performance. It summarizes research findings, practical recommendations, and key indicators growers can use to assess and support soil function in these systems.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

Download file (PDF)

Authors:

Trippe Kristin, USDA-ARS; Moore Jennifer, USDA-ARS; Baschieri Rachel, USDA-ARS; Anders Ari, Oregon State University

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators

This product is associated with the project "Optimizing Soil Carbon Sequestration in Oregon Seed Production Systems"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.