An Alternative to Traditional Wheat Stubble Management Using Sheep to Control Pests and Improve Soil Nutrient Cycling

Project Overview

SW00-015

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2000: $166,147.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2004

Matching Non-Federal Funds: $87,869.00

Region: Western

State: Montana

Principal Investigator:

Dr. Patrick Hatfield

Department of Animal and Range Sciences

Co-Investigators:

Sue Blodgett

Montana State University, Dept. Entomology

Dr. Hayes Goosey

Montana State University

Duane Griffith

Montana State University, Ag Econ and Ext Dept

View the project final report

Annual Reports

Information Products

Sheep Grazing to Manage Crop Residues, Insects and Weeds in Northern Plains Grain and Alfalfa Systems Fact Sheet (Fact Sheet)

Commodities

Agronomic: wheat
Animals: sheep

Practices

Animal Production: feed/forage, winter forage
Crop Production: conservation tillage
Education and Training: demonstration, display, extension, farmer to farmer, on-farm/ranch research, participatory research
Farm Business Management: budgets/cost and returns
Natural Resources/Environment: habitat enhancement, soil stabilization
Pest Management: biological control, flame, integrated pest management, physical control
Production Systems: agroecosystems, integrated crop and livestock systems
Soil Management: soil analysis, organic matter, soil quality/health
Sustainable Communities: partnerships, employment opportunities

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.