WHAT: Media availability for visiting international authority on no-till farming. WHO: Carlos Crovetto Lamarca, a Chilean farmer and author of “Stubble Over the Soil – The Vital Role of Plant Residue in Soil Management to Improve Soil Quality.” WHEN: 2:15 p.m. Monday, March 17 WHERE: 207 Johnson Hall, Washington State University, Pullman WHY: Washington’s and […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Carlos Crovetto Lamarca will describe the dramatic success of 20 years of no-till production on his 1,000 acre farm in Chile, at a Washington State University seminar here on March 17. Lamarca has gained worldwide recognition as a promoter of no-till farming to enhance cropland soil resource and farm profitability. Lamarca has […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — The new farm bill — the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act — gives wheat growers greater flexibility in deciding what to plant. An all-day research field tour in the Ritzville area on June 6 will help growers in summer fallow areas evaluate new planting options, according to Bill Schillinger, WSU agronomist. […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — No-till farming research will be reviewed June 27 at the Palouse Conservation Research Station near here. A preliminary list of program topics includes: New cropping systems research program on continuous no-till farming — Alex Ogg, USDA — Agricultural Research Service. Field demonstration of three no-till drills and viewing of spring wheat and […]