Extension Service Site Publications

• (2023) Resilient dryland farming appropriation (RDFA) 2021 – 2022 annual report: Alternative crop trial Integrating alternative crops into wheat-fallow systems may enhance overall sustainability and soil health. Under the Resilient Dryland Farming Alliance (RDFA), a grower-led initiative, an array of potential alternative crops are being evaluated for diversified and intensified wheat-based systems. This annual report presents the alternative crop yields from the third year of the alternative crop trials. Further details about the overall rationale, objectives, long-term vision, and funding for the RDFA can be found under the "Field Crops" topic here on the OSU Extension website.
• (2021) Designing cover and alternative crops for dryland cropping systems in eastern Oregon The Introduction to Resilient Dryland Farming Alliance Project aims to assist growers in designing wheat-alternate cropping systems that will improve soil health without decreasing wheat yields.
• (2019) Growing malting barley in and around the Willamette Valley Learn about malting barley, study supply chain issues and find out what you need to make it work.