Dryland Cropping Systems with Livestock LTARE Site
Key Objective
Improve soil health and promote economically sustainable farms through increased implementation of soil health management across eastern Washington.
Cropping System and Region
Eastern Washington Dryland Cropping Systems with Livestock
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
Site team
Haly Neely - Soil Scientist
Shikha Singh - Research Assistant Professor
Aaron Esser - Regional Extension Agronomist
Don Lewellyn – Animal Specialist
Collaborators
Chad Kruger - Livestock Farmer
Investigating livestock intensification in dryland cropping systems
