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Research Project: Improving Management Practices for Irrigated Western Cropping and Dairy Systems to Contribute to Sustainability and Improve Air Quality

Location: Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research

Title: Uniform plant stand is key to crop yield and quality

Author
item WALSH, O - University Of Idaho
item LIANG, X - University Of Idaho
item THORNTON, M - University Of Idaho
item Rogers, Christopher

Submitted to: University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Bulletin
Publication Type: Experiment Station
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/2/2019
Publication Date: 11/2/2019
Citation: Walsh, O.S., Liang, X., Thornton, M., Rogers, C.W. 2019. Uniform plant stand is key to crop yield and quality. University of Idaho Cooperative Extension Bulletin. BUL 951.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Management of stands is critical for ensuring crop quality. This publication discusses both crop (i.e., seed quality, seed viability, etc.) as well as soil and land management (i.e., seedbed preparation, tillage, etc.) practices to ensure optimal stand establishment. Focus is placed on a wide-range of crops including cereals (corn, wheat, barley), dry beans, sugar beets, onions, potatoes, and alternative crops (quinoa, canola, cover crops) grown in the western United States. Uniform stand establishment is important for all aspects of crop production from efficient use of agricultural inputs, to in-season field management, and, of course, for optimizing yield and quality. Seed quality, land preparation, equipment maintenance are very important for uniform stand establishment.