Investigator: Cogger, C.
Developing Improved Management Practices to Overcome Soil Health Issues in Red Raspberries
This planning grant proposal will bring together researchers from three states (WA, OR, CA) and British Columbia that work in small fruit production (red raspberries…
The effect of tillage on oxidation of soil organic carbon in organically-managed soil
Organic agriculture uses tillage for several purposes including incorporation of organic inputs. Tillage also speeds oxidation of inputs and soil organic carbon (SOC). In order…
Choosing and managing cover crops to improve weed management in reduced tillage organic vegetable production
Reduced tillage can improve soil quality and reduce fossil fuel use. Adopting reduced tillage in organic production poses challenges because farmers rely on tillage as…
Tillage reduction and cover cropping for enhanced soil quality and weed management in western Washington organic vegetable farms (OREI)
Organic vegetable growers in western Washington pass over their fields 10 to 20 times annually with tillage equipment ranging from spring tooth harrows to mold…
Field Roller Special Equipment Purchase
Cover Crops for Organic Weed Control
Cover Crops for Weed Management in Organic and Transition Systems
Cover crops are a locally grown source of organic matter and nitrogen and a weed management tool. Despite these benefits, many organic farmers have not…