This WSU Whatcom County Extension website provides information on the Master Recycler/Composter volunteer program and links to compost publications and fact sheets, such as Compost Fundamentals, and Aminopyralid Residues in Compost and other Organic Amendments.
Top Ten Reasons Why to Consider High Residue Farming, Andy McGuire, WSU Extension Residue Management at Harvest, Randal Taylor, Oklahoma State University Weed Management Considerations in Reduced Tillage Systems, Andrew Kniss, University of Wyoming High Residue Farming in the Treasure Valley – Lessons Learned, Steve Norberg, Oregon State University No-till Drills and Planters, Randal Taylor, […]
Reeve, J.R., L. Carpenter-Boggs, J.P. Reganold, A.L. York, and W.F. Brinton. 2010. Bioresource Technology.
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) handbook.
Choosing mustard varieties and on-farm research results on variety biomass measurements and glucosinolate concentrations and production.
On-farm research has been conducted since 1999 to determine the benefits of mustard green manures and to improve their effectiveness. They are being used in irrigated regions of Eastern Washington to improve soil quality, control wind erosion, and manage soilborne pests.
Since 1985 the U.S. government has implemented the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which pays farmers NOT to grow crops on millions of acres of highly erodable land. In addition to being a controversial program, much of this land is now coming out of CRP which puts pressure on farmers to grow crops in these areas […]
A Report to the Washington State Department of Agriculture. School of Economic Sciences. WSU. March 2009
Wescott, H., A. Bary, C. Cogger, C. Sullivan. 2009. This guide provides science-based information on residential composting and vermicomposting for use in Washington and assists compost educators with training events and outreach. Project was supported by the Washington State Department of Ecology and US EPA-Region 10.
Cogger, C. and D. Sullivan. WSU Extension Bulletin EB1784E. Rev. March, 2009. This updated bulletin provides a straight forward guide to making and using compost with an introductory section on the science of composting.