1998 Annual Report for FNC98-217
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $3,617.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2003
Region: North Central
State: Nebraska
Project Coordinator:
John Ellis
Libby Creek Farms
Alternative Nitrogen Sources for Organic Snap Bean Production
Summary
Maintaining nutrient levels and balance for various crops in an organic system can prove challenging.
Objective: To develop organic production techniques for snap bean production in eastern Nebraska.
The producer established test plots to examine options to supply nitrogen for snap beans and improve soil nitrogen for following crops in an organic system. Options included use of ground alfalfa, cover for green manure, blood or feather meal, and a control strip.
Results: The demonstration was cut short by a severe hailstorm that destroyed the bean crop, and teh project was extended for one year.