1999 Annual Report for FW99-069
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1999: $4,578.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Region: Western
State: Montana
Principal Investigator:
Jess Alger
Organic control of Perennial Weeds
No-Till Wheat into Medic vs. Conventional Wheat
Summary
This project will compare a conventionally farmed 49-acre field using sprays and fertilizers with a sustainable 42-acre field using no-till and no chemicals or fertilizers. The difference these methods have on production costs, net dollar income per acre, and soil tilth will be measured. Legumes will be intercropped to diminish weed competition and add nitrogen to the soil.