Impact of Tree Windbreaks on Distribution of Insect Pests and their Natural Enemies in Sustainable Agricultural Systems

Project Overview

ANC92-012

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 1992: $0.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/1997

Matching Non-Federal Funds: $168,653.00

ACE Funds: $99,500.00

Region: North Central

State: Nebraska

Project Coordinator:

Robert Wright

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

View the project final report

Annual Reports

1992 annual report

Information Products

Description of 1994 ACE sites by Predominate Herbaceous Vegetation and Tree Species, Windbreak/grassy Strip Orientation and Crop (Chart/Graph)

Table 1. Total Number of Insects Collected in Pitfall Traps for all Sampling Dates in 1993 (Chart/Table)

Commodities

Agronomic: corn, sorghum (milo), soybeans
Additional Plants: trees

Practices

Crop Production: windbreaks
Education and Training: on-farm/ranch research
Farm Business Management: whole farm planning
Pest Management: biological control

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.