1995 Annual Report for FNC95-128
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1995: $5,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1996
Region: North Central
State: North Dakota
Project Coordinator:
Identifying Management Practices that Enhance the Probability of Producing Qulity Durum Wheat
Summary
Sustainable farming practices can and do have a positive effect on crop quality and profitability.
Objectives: To survey producers who participated in a traveling seminar relating to producer understanding of agrcicultural practices that enhance production of high qullity durum wheat.
Results: The survey identified several items relating directly to quality in durum wheat production. Most often mentioned were crop rotation, variety selection and harvest moisture. Three out of four producers identified production practices they have implemented in response to environmental concerns.