Irrigated Potato-Based Cropping Systems LTARE Site
Key Objective
Understand how crop rotation length, fumigation, bio-fumigants, and compost impact disease suppression and overall soil health
Cropping System and Region
Irrigated Columbia Basin Potato-Based Cropping Systems
Location
WSU - Honey Bee Facility in Othello, Washington
Climate and Soil Type
Annual high temperature: 60 F
Annual low temperature: 38 F
Average annual precipitation: 8 in
Primary soil type: Shano silt loam
Established
2024
Area
To be determined
Leaders
Collaborators
Andy McGuire - Regional Extension Agronomist
Mark Pavek - Potato Researcher
Ken Frost - Plant Pathologist
Rui Lui - Weed Scientist
Tim Waters - Regional Vegetable Specialist