1996 Annual Report for FW96-007
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1996: $1,923.15
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $1,000.00
Region: Western
State: Montana
Principal Investigator:
Green Manure/Covercrop Combination Experiment
Summary
The major benefit of green manures in crop rotations is the addition of organic matter to the soil resulting in the improvement of soil structure, increased soil biological activity and enhanced nutrient availability to the subsequent crops. This project will compare six different green manure/cover crop combinations using two variables: 1) the effect on nutrient availability and organic matter, and 2) the effect on weed suppression.