2012 Annual Report for FNC12-849
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2012: $7,500.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2013
Region: North Central
State: Michigan
Project Coordinator:
Benjamin Byl
Farmer
Testing Combined Multiple Sustainable Production Methods in Asparagus for Symbiosis between Irrigation, Biofumigation, Advanced Cultivars, and Soil Amendments
Summary
Initial growing season update.
Good germination in mustard but timeframe did not allow much biomass accumulation. Planting of NJ Sup. crowns went in a bit late compared to most area fields. Weeds (crab grass) came in badly in parts of two plots, asparagus growth impacted in those areas; manual weeding required on top of multiple herbicides. Irrigation was critical with long mid summer drought. Chemigation occurred with Ridomil. Fern data gathered and waiting for analysis.
Objectives/Performance Targets
Accomplishments/Milestones
Impacts and Contributions/Outcomes
Data will be updated again at the end of the year.
Collaborators:
Verne Huntley
Equipment Operator
Larry Byl Asparagus Farm
PO Box 130
Shelby, MI 49455
Larry Byl Asparagus Farm
PO Box 130
Shelby, MI 49455
Benjamin Byl
Larry Byl