Evaluating adaptability of alternative crops in southern and eastern Idaho
BUL-0934
BY Rui Yang, Xi Liang
May 8, 2019
Cropping systems in eastern Idaho mainly include cereal, potato, sugar beet and forage. In order to improve soil health and decrease pest pressure, growers have tried to integrate alternative crops into their current cropping systems. This bulletin will highlight results from experiments evaluating various alternative crops and recommend management practices specific to eastern Idaho cropping systems.