Annual Medics: New Legumes for Sustainable Farming Systems in the Midwest

Project Overview

LNC93-058

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 1993: $130,000.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/1995

Matching Non-Federal Funds: $85,262.00

Region: North Central

State: Minnesota

Project Coordinator:

Dr. Craig Sheaffer

University of Minnesota

Annual Reports

1993 annual report

Information Products

Dry Matter Yields Nitrogen Production and Forage Quality of Annual Medics and Berseem Clover (Conference Proceeding)

Annual Medics in Minnesota Agriculture (Conference Proceeding)

Annual Medics (Bulletin)

Effect of Annual Medic Smother Plants on Weed Control and Yield in Corn (Article/Newsletter/Blog)

Commodities

Agronomic: canola, corn, cotton, potatoes, soybeans, wheat, hay
Vegetables: asparagus
Animal Products: dairy

Practices

Animal Production: feed/forage
Crop Production: cover crops, crop rotation
Education and Training: demonstration, on-farm/ranch research, workshop
Farm Business Management: agricultural finance, whole farm planning
Natural Resources/Environment: biodiversity, wildlife
Pest Management: chemical control, physical control
Soil Management: green manures

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.