Wilke LTARE Site
![LTARE map with logos-dryland a map with the location of the Wilke LTARE](https://hk79fd.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/LTARE-map-with-logos-dryland.png)
Key Objective
Improve soil health and promote economically sustainable farms through increased implementation of soil health management acorss eastern Washington.
Cropping System and Region
Eastern Washington Dryland Systems
Location
WSU - Wilke Research and Extension Farm in Davenport, Washington.
Climate and Soil Types
Annual high temperature: 57 F
Annual low temperature: 33 F
Average annual precipitation: 14 in
Soil type: Broadax silt loam
Established
2023
Area
Two acres with two primary treatments
Leaders
Haly Neely - Soil Scientist
Aaron Esser - Regional Extension Agronomist
Shikha Singh - Assistant Professor
Collaborators
Chad Kruger - Livestock Farmer
Investigating livestock intensification in dryland cropping systems
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