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Research Project: Transdisciplinary Research that Improves the Productivity and Sustainability of Northern Great Plains Agroecosystems and the Well-Being of the Communities They Serve

Location: Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory

Title: Data from Dryland Cropping System Studies at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, 2006-2009

Author
item Liebig, Mark
item GROSS, JASON - US Department Of Interior
item Archer, David
item Tanaka, Donald

Submitted to: Figshare
Publication Type: Database / Dataset
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/12/2025
Publication Date: 3/12/2025
Citation: Liebig, M.A., Gross, J.R., Archer, D.W., Tanaka, D.L. 2025. Data from Dryland Cropping System Studies at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, 2006-2009. Figshare. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28554317. Accessed, 3/12/25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28554317

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Dryland cropping systems in the northern Great Plains are challenged by erratic and limited water availability, persistent wind and water erosion, and reduced soil fertility. Long-term experiments evaluating novel innovations can provide insights to help producers overcome these challenges. Multiple studies were conducted to evaluate crop yield and soil properties in three cropping system treatments established in 1994 in central North Dakota USA. Cropping systems included spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) – fallow, continuous spring wheat, and spring wheat – safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) – rye (Secale cereale L.). Cropping systems were managed using no-tillage practices. Measurements of crop yield, soil properties and processes, and weather metrics were collected following established protocols from 2006 through 2009. Data may be used to investigate crop and soil responses to dryland cropping systems in a semiarid continental climate. Applicable USDA soil types include Temvik, Wilton, Grassna, Linton, Mandan, and Williams.