The latest online guides from WSU Extension offer research-based insights on cover crop mixes and monocultures, as well as potential climate impacts to Washington agriculture.
Through the Extension Publications Store, experts from WSU and partner institutions share a wide range of informational resources aimed at farmers, gardeners, homeowners, and other communities. The storefront includes a list of recent products.
New Publications
Anticipated Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture in Washington State (EM134E)
This article summarizes what is known about anticipated climate impacts to the agricultural sector in Washington state. With a diversity of conditions, agricultural products, and production systems across the region, there is significant complexity. Authors include Aaron Whittemore, Chad Kruger, Kirti Rajagopalan, Kathryn Doonan, Michael Phelps, Sonia Hall, Gabriel LaHue, Danielle Gelardi, and Georgine Yorgey.
Cover Crop Mixtures vs. Monocultures: What the Research Shows (TB111E)
One of the biggest challenges facing agriculture is how to provide enough food for a still-growing population without threatening future production or expanding agricultural land. Cover crops can help achieve this. This publication summarizes recent research findings to support informed decisions about cover crop selection; authored by Professor and Irrigated Cropping Systems Agronomist Andrew McGuire.