Feasibility of No-till Frost Seeding

Project Overview

FNE96-116
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1996: $1,285.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:

Commodities

  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Crop Production: no-till
  • Production Systems: general crop production

    Proposal summary:

    Lloyd Bishop, will evaluate the feasibility of no-till frost seeding on his Delaware county dairy farm. This project's goal is to demonstrate an alternative to conventional tilling, which can result in significant erosion on hillside farms typical of his county.

    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.