Project Overview
FNE96-128
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1996: $1,040.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1996
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $2,290.00
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Steve Groff
Cedar Meadow Farm
Commodities
- Agronomic: corn
Practices
- Farm Business Management: economic/marketing
Proposal summary:
Steve Groff, will compare the weed control and economics of planting corn rows 15 inches apart rather than the typical 30 inches apart. He will evaluate whether the canopy from the corn in 15 inch rows will suppress weeds more quickly and allow reductions in herbicide use
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