STEEP - Expanding Access to PNW STEEP Cropping Systems Technology

INVESTIGATORS:
PNW STEEP Extension Cropping Systems Specialists Team
Roger Veseth, WSU/UI Extension Conservation Tillage Specialist, Moscow/Pullman
Don Wysocki, OSU Extension Soil Scientist, Pendleton
Russ Karow, OSU Extension Agronomist, Corvallis
Stephen Guy, UI Extension Crop Management Specialist, Moscow
Bill Schillinger, WSU Dryland Agronomist, Lind
Joe Yenish, WSU Extension Weeds Specialist, Pullman
Larry Robertson, UI Extension Crop Management Specialist, Aberdeen
Brad Brown, UI Extension Crop Management Specialist, Parma
John Burns, WSU Extension Agronomist, Pullman
Greg Schwab, WSU Extension Soils Specialist, Pullman
Dennis Tonks, WSU Extension Dryland Cropping Systems Specialist, Davenport

Cooperators:
Other PNW extension specialists and educators; researchers on STEEP and related projects; conservation districts; USDA-NRCS; producer organizations; Ag-support industry

PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Increase grower awareness and adaptation of STEEP and related research technologies as integrated components of conservation tillage systems through continuation and expansion of technology transfer efforts including:

KEY WORDS: Direct seed cropping systems

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Lack of access to new research technologies by PNW growers and agricultural support personnel limits the success and slows the adaptation and adoption of conservation tillage systems in the region.

AGRONOMIC ZONES OF INTEREST: All Pacific Northwest cropland agronomic zones can benefit from this technology transfer program on conservation tillage systems, particularly those agronomic zones targeted in STEEP research projects.

ABSTRACT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A variety of technology transfer programs and products have been included in this STEEP project from November 2000 through October 2001. Three issues of the PNW STEEP Extension Conservation Tillage Update newsletters were completed and a fourth is in progress for December 2001. Three PNW Conservation Tillage Handbook Series publication (distributed through the Update newsletter issues) were added to the Handbook. Over 68 other publications and 19 presentation (to a total audience of 1640) by Team members also focused on new technologies from STEEP and related programs. The project Web site "PNW STEEP Conservation Tillage Systems Technology Source" (http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu) has undergone a major redesign and updating with the new Handbook Series publications and Update issues, the 2000 STEEP Annual Report, 2000 NW Direct Seed Conference proceedings and video information, and 2001 Conference information, and numerous other resources. The new PNW Direct Seed E-mail List Server grew from an initial network of 230 Ag support personnel and growers in early 2000 to 310 in November 2000, and 460 in November 2001, with more than 100 messages posted this year. The January 17-19, 2000 Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference in Spokane, WA was attended by over 700 growers and Ag support personnel. A detailed Proceedings was distributed at the Conference and added to the Web site. Conference videos, available 2-weeks after the Conference, have also expanded access to new technologies. The 2002 Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference is scheduled for January 16-18 in Spokane, WA in conjunction with the Spokane Ag Expo and PNW Farm Forum. It will feature 24 speakers, including 10 growers, from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and the Canadian Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. 10 field days and tours organized by Team members highlighted direct seeding and/or more intensive cropping and crop options with a total attendance of more than 1255.

RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION: Specialists on the PNW STEEP Extension Cropping Systems Team worked with STEEP and related program researchers, other extension specialist and educators, and Ag support personnel to summarize new "state-of-the-art" conservation tillage management technologies from an integrated cropping systems approach. Access to this information is assisting growers in: a) fitting new technologies to agriclimatic areas; b) incorporating the technologies into their farming systems; and c) addressing interactions of the technologies with other management components in the systems. The following is a description of the project accomplishments by technology transfer methods during this project period:

1) PNW STEEP Extension Conservation Tillage Update -- This newsletter continues to be an effective PNW technology transfer tool. A total of three issues were published between November 2000 and October 2001 (December, February, May), with the December 2001 issue in progress. The December 2000 issue included 2 new PNW Conservation Tillage Handbook Series, the brochure for the January 2001 NW Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference, the first edition of Web Site Resources for Direct Seed Systems, and a listing of upcoming conference and tours that included direct seed systems technologies. The February 2001 issue included a special promotion on the availability of the 2000 NW Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference Proceedings and videotapes, and the 2000 STEEP Annual Report, and upcoming 2001 field days and tours. The May issue included one new Handbook Series, the 2nd edition of Web Site Resources for Direct Seed Systems, a description of the new STEEP projects funded in 2001, an article on the availability of the complete set of NW Direct Seed Case Studies, the preliminary program for the 2002 NW Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference in conjunction with the Spokane Ag Expo and PNW Farm Forum, and a detailed description of upcoming field days, tours, and conferences related to direct seed cropping systems. The December issue (in progress) will showcase the 2002 NW Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference, and other information resources and coming events.

The current Update mailing list is over 2,800, including PNW producers (about 1,960), county extension agents, conservation districts, NRCS staff, and Ag service industry, Ag media and other support personnel. The Update provides a conservation tillage systems information resource for local Extension and Conservation District newsletters and education programs, and for the Ag media.

2) PNW Conservation Tillage Handbook Series -- Three new PNW Handbook Series were distributed through the December 2000 and May 2001 issues of the PNW Conservation Tillage Update newsletter for addition to the Handbook, and were added to the Internet version of the Handbook on our PNW Web site (http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu). The Series titles and authors are listed at the end of this report. Printed copies in the Update are 3-hole punched and ready for insertion into the large 3-ring binder Handbook. Since the Handbook was published in 1990, 50 new Series publications have been completed. The Handbook now contains 148 Handbook Series publications and is a major reference on conservation tillage systems technologies in the Northwest.

3) Web Site - PNW STEEP Conservation Tillage Systems Technology Source (http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu) -- The Internet and E-mail are rapidly becoming a major communications and technology access tools for PNW Ag support personnel and growers. Most all county offices of cooperative extension, conservation districts, NRCS, Ag service industries, and an increasing number of growers in the Pacific Northwest have Internet / E-mail access. A 2001 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service study showed that an average of 58% of PNW growers have Internet access, up dramatically from 18% in 1997 and 40% in 1999. Idaho leads the nation with 62%. Along with the growth in Internet and E-mail use, Northwest growers are increasingly moving towards direct seeding and more intensive cropping systems to improve productions efficiency and profitability, cropland productivity, and environmental protection. The PNW STEEP Web site and new PNW Direct Seed E-mail/Web List Server (see # 4 below) are helping meet this expanding PNW demand for computer technology access and an improved communications network on direct seed cropping systems.

The STEEP Web site currently averages over 200 hits per day and provides access to conservation tillage systems technology developed through STEEP and related NW research programs. The entire PNW Conservation Tillage Handbook Series is now on the Web site, including the three new Handbook Series distributed in the December 2000 and May 2001 Update issues.

There is a Web site page for the NW Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conferences (see Conferences #5 below) where you can select the 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Conferences. The Conference page has a direct access Web site URL (http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu/directseed) that is utilized in publicizing the Conferences and providing access later to the proceedings and Conference video information. In advance of the Conferences, the Conference pages include: Conference overview; preliminary agenda; Conference brochure; sponsorship prospectus; Conference registration; poster exhibition registration; hotel registration and a link to the Spokane Ag Expo Web site. Templates have also been created to permit online completion, printing and mailing / faxing, or e-mailing of the Conference sponsorship prospectus, Conference registration and poster exhibition registration.
The last three in the series of 16 PNW Extension publications on Direct Seeding in the Inland Northwest were added to the Direct Seed Case Studies page on the Web site in 2001. The publication series was selected for a national award Excellence in Educational Materials from the American Society of Agronomy for presentation at their 2001 national meeting Charlotte, NC in late October. An acknowledgement of the award has been added to the Direct Seed Case Studies page of the Web site.

STEEP Research Progress Reports (beginning with 1998 and including the 2000 report) have been added to the Web site. Two editions of a new Web Site Resources for Direct Seed Systems were linked to the Web site and also distributed through the Update newsletter in December 2000 and May 2001. The direct seed discussion page titled APNW Grower Direct Seed Systems Forum," initiated in March 2000, has been temporarily discontinued due to software problems and user difficulties in using the system. The Team is exploring other software options, as well as the potential of having the forum moved on the new PNW Direct Seed Association Web site if more user-friendly software can be found.

Other new features on this Web site include: a major redesign of the Web site index that is now included at the top of each section; color photo additions with the STEEP logo, logos of UI, OSU and WSU at the top of the Web index pages; and navigation enhancements for the PNW Direct Seed List Server (see #4 below) Web page. A calendar of events on direct seed systems is continually updated with applicable events in the Northwest and North American.

4) PNW Direct Seed E-mail / Internet List Server - This List Server offers an exciting communications link on new information resources, events, research results, technology innovations and experiences from the dryland production regions of the Inland Northwest. It also helps provide access to direct seed systems technology that may be adapted to Northwest production conditions from other regions and countries. Messages are received by e-mail and are also stored on the List Server Web site for later reference, and for access by those added to the List Server over time.

The initial address list in early 2000 included about 230 university and USDA-ARS researchers, extension specialists, county/area Ag extension educators, conservation districts, USDA-NRCS staff, PNW grower organizations, Ag industries representatives and growers from across the dryland cropping areas of the Inland Northwest. From this initial base network, the List Server has expanded to interested growers and other Ag support personnel across the region. The List Server grew to 310 by November 2000 and currently is over 460. More than 100 messages have been posted on the List Server in the past year. Publicity efforts will continue on the availability of this new technology access and communications tool.

The List Server Web site can be accessed for subscription and viewing of messages through the PNW STEEP Web site (http://pnwsteep.wsu.edu). Subscription requests can also be sent to Team members. All interested growers and Ag support personnel are encouraged to participate in the List Server. The goal is to help develop a stronger communication network and partnership among growers, researchers, Ag-support groups and agencies, and Ag industry to accelerate the development and grower adaptation of direct seed systems in the region.

5) Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conferences - The 4th Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference was held in Spokane, WA, in conjunction with the Spokane Ag Expo -- the largest Inland Northwest Ag Show - and the PNW Farm Forum and seminar series. The Conference was January 17-19, 2001 in the Spokane Doubletree Hotel-City Center. The Spokane Ag Expo and Farm Forum was January 16-18 in the adjoining Washington State Ag Trade Center and Spokane Convention Center, and the Spokane Arena.

This STEEP Extension Team and the newly formed PNW Direct Seed Association organized the Conference as a service to Northwest growers. The Conference was co-sponsored by Monsanto and more that 9 other Ag support companies, and developed in cooperation with 11 PNW grower organizations and Ag support groups and agencies. The Conference Team also arranged for the PNW Oilseeds Association to hold their annual meeting at the Doubletree Hotel - City Center the day before the Conference.

The program featured 27 speakers including 13 growers from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, Chile, Germany, and New South Wales, Australia, as well as researchers and Ag industry representatives from the Pacific Northwest, Canada and Colorado. The Conference program was arranged in four in-depth focus sessions: 1) Northern Great Plains and International Experiences; 2) Improving Soil Quality and Productivity; 3) Crops, Rotations and Management Strategies; and 4) Pest Management Strategies. In addition, there were four Focus Sessions featuring the experiences of nine NW growers in their transition to direct seed cropping systems. The growers were from across the low to high precipitation zones of the Inland NW and utilized a variety of equipment and cropping systems.

A Direct Seed Research and Educational Poster Exhibition featured 27 posters and was available for viewing in the foyer outside the Conference room throughout the event. Digital-quality videos were produced through WSU and made available for loan or sale two weeks after the Conference. The 125-page Proceedings was printed and distributed at the Conference and added to the Web site. The availability of the videos and proceedings after the Conference were publicized in several ways, including: a regional news releases, the PNW Conservation Tillage Update newsletter, the PNW Direct Seed List Server, Web site and targeted publicity through national publications.

100% of Conference evaluation respondents felt that the 2001 Conference will help increase the adaptation and success of direct seed cropping systems in the Northwest, and also indicated that they would attend a similar Conference in 2002.

Planning the 2002 Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference - The 5th Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference will be January 16-18, 2002 in Spokane, WA. Registration includes entrance to the Jan. 15-17 Spokane Ag Expo -- the largest Inland Northwest Ag Show with over 300 exhibits -- and PNW Farm Forum and seminar series in adjoining facilities.

The Conference is organized as a service to Northwest growers by two groups: 1) the PNW STEEP program through this Team project and 2) the PNW Direct Seed Association. The Conference will be co-sponsored by a number of Ag companies, and developed in cooperation with 11 PNW grower organizations and Ag support groups and agencies.

The program includes 24 speakers, including 10 growers, from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and the Canadian Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. A Direct Seed Poster Exhibition will also be featured. Some major program areas focused on management strategies for direct seed cropping systems include: changes in nutrient cycling and fertility management over time; managing for improved soil biology and direct seed benefits to soil health; redesigning crop rotations; and Brassica crop selection and management.

Panel sessions will provide in-depth discussions on several topics including: impacts and management of soil acidity, the make-up and management of key soilborne crop pathogens; field record systems, mapping strategies and the integration of financial and physical farm data; strategies for managing heavy wheat residue, and intensifying rotations in the low and intermediate rainfall zones.

Cooperative publicity efforts are underway in cooperation with the main PNW grower organizations in the Inland Northwest dryland cropping region to get Conference brochures to NW growers and Ag support personnel. These groups include: ID Grain Producers Association, OR Wheat Growers League, WA Assoc. of Wheat Growers, ID Assoc. of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, OR Assoc. of Conservation Districts, Washington Assoc. of Conservation Districts, USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, PNW Oilseeds Assoc. Collaborative publicity efforts are also underway to provide brochures or the Conference Web URL to NW Ag service industry field staff through many of the major Ag service companies and Ag industry organizations, including the Far West Agri-Business Association.

The Conference Web site has been kept up to date with the latest program and Conference information. It includes on-line registration for Conference co-sponsorships, Conference pre-registration and poster exhibition registration.

6) Conservation Tillage Field Days and Tours - Many of the Team members were involved in organizing field days, tours and trials that featured conservation tillage and/or more intensive cropping systems and crop options. The events were promoted through the PNW Conservation Tillage Update newsletter, Web site, and PNW Direct Seed List Server. These events included:

INTERACTIONS (COOPERATION) WITH OTHER SCIENTISTS CONDUCTING RELATED ACTIVITIES: A primary focus of this project is to collaborate with scientists on STEEP and related projects to integrate new technology on conservation tillage systems into effective educational programs and materials for Northwest growers and Ag support personnel. Many of the Team specialists are also investigators on other STEEP or related research projects.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS (on conservation tillage systems technologies)

Pacific Northwest Extension Publications (PNW Conservation Tillage Handbook Series)

Schillinger, W., H. Schafer, B. Sauer. May 2001. Minimum and Delayed Conservation Tillage for Wheat-Fallow Farming. Pacific Northwest Conservation Tillage Handbook Series No. 27, Chap. 2. PNW Extension publication in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Veseth, R., E. Mallory, T. Fiez, D. Roe and D. Wysocki December 2000. Overview of Northwest Direct Seed Case Study Publication Series. Pacific Northwest Conservation Tillage Handbook Series No. 11 (Revised 12/00), Chap. 10. PNW Extension publication in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Veseth, R. December 2000. PNW Web Site Provides Direct Seed Technology Access. Pacific Northwest Conservation Tillage Handbook Series No. 14, Chap. 10. PNW Extension publication in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Pacific Northwest Extension Publications (PNW Direct Seed Case Studies)

Mallory, E., R. Veseth, T. Fiez, D. Roe and D. Wysocki. February 2001. Direct Seeding in the Inland Northwest: Jepsen Farm Case Study. Pacific Northwest Extension Bull. PNW540.

Mallory, E., R. Veseth, T. Fiez, D. Roe and D. Wysocki. February 2001. Direct Seeding in the Inland Northwest: Mosman Farm Case Study. Pacific Northwest Extension Bull. PNW541

Mallory, E., R. Veseth, T. Fiez, D. Roe and D. Wysocki. February 2001. Direct Seeding in the Inland Northwest: Zenner Farm Case Study. Pacific Northwest Extension Bull. PNW542.

Pacific Northwest Extension Conservation Tillage Update (newsletter)

Veseth, R.J., D. Wysocki, R. Karow, S. Guy, B. Schillinger, Y. Yenish, B. Brown and L. Robertson. Dec. 2000. Pacific Northwest STEEP Conservation Tillage Update newsletter. 14 pgs. University of Idaho, Oregon State University and Washington State University.

Veseth, R.J., D. Wysocki, R. Karow, S. Guy, B. Schillinger, Y. Yenish, J. Burns, G. Schwab, B. Brown and L. Robertson. Feb. 2001. Pacific Northwest STEEP Conservation Tillage Update newsletter. 6 pgs. University of Idaho, Oregon State University and Washington State University.

Veseth, R.J., D. Wysocki, R. Karow, S. Guy, B. Schillinger, Y. Yenish, J. Burns, G. Schwab, D. Tonks, B. Brown and L. Robertson. May. 2001. Pacific Northwest STEEP Conservation Tillage Update newsletter. 24 pgs. University of Idaho, Oregon State University and Washington State University.

Veseth, R.J., D. Wysocki, R. Karow, S. Guy, B. Schillinger, Y. Yenish, J. Burns, G. Schwab, D. Tonks, B. Brown and L. Robertson. Pacific Northwest STEEP Conservation Tillage Update newsletter. University of Idaho, Oregon State University and Washington State University (In progress for printing Dec. 2001).

Refereed Journal Articles

Cook, R.J., W.F. Schillinger, and N.W. Christensen. Rhizoctonia root rot and wheat take-all in diverse direct-seeded spring cropping systems. Plant Disease (submitted).

Donaldson, E., W.F. Schillinger, and S.M. Dofing. 2001. Straw production and grain yield relationships in winter wheat. Crop Science 41:100-106.
Janosky, J.S., D.L. Young, and W.F. Schillinger. 2002. Economics of conservation tillage in a wheat-fallow rotation. Agronomy Journal (in press).

Schillinger, W.F. 2001. Minimum and delayed conservation tillage for wheat-fallow farming. Soil Science Society of America Journal 65:1203-1209.

Published Abstracts

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, barley, and pea variety performance in a conventional- and no-till comparison. CD-ROM. In 2001 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Charlotte, NC.

Kruger, C.I., R.J. Cook, W. Schillinger, V. Jitkov, R. Sloot, and S.E. Ullrich. 2001. Stand establishment and performance characteristics of direct seeded barley germplasm lines. Crop Science Society of America annual meeting 21-25, Oct., Charlotte, NC. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Abstracts.

Schillinger, W.F., and R.J. Cook. 2001. Rhizoctonia root rot in diverse wheat-based no-till cropping systems. Crop Science Society of America annual meeting 21-25, Oct., Charlotte, NC. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Abstracts.

Schillinger, W.F. 2001. Minimum and delayed conservation tillage for wheat-fallow cropping systems. Soil Science Society of America annual meeting, 21-25, Oct., Charlotte, NC. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Abstracts.

Young, D.L, W.F. Schillinger, and F.L. Young. 2001. Economics of no-till hard red spring wheat vs. winter wheat-summer fallow. American Society of Agronomy annual meeting, 21-25 Oct., Charlotte, NC. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Abstracts.

Proceedings

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, barley, and pea variety performance in a conventional- and no-till comparison. p. 587-590. In L. Garcia-Torres, J. Benites, and A. Martinez-Vilela (ed.) Proceedings of I World Congress on Conservation Agriculture Vol. II. Madrid, Spain, 2-4 Oct, 2001. XUL, Cordoba, Spain.

Schillinger, W.F. 2001. Reducing water runoff and erosion from frozen agricultural soils. pp. 32-35. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium Soil Erosion Research for the 21st Century, ASAE, J.C. Ascough II and D.C. Flannagan (eds.), 3-5 January, 2001, Honolulu, HI.

University Research and Extension Reports

Burns, J. and R. Veseth. June 2001. Co-Editors. 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Tech. Rpt. 01-4. Crop and Soil Sciences Dept., Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Cook, R.J., S. Ullrich, and W. Schillinger. 2001. Performance of advanced line and varieties of spring barley seeded directly into wheat or barley stubble. pp. 87-88. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Chang, G., S. Guy, R. Biggam and S. Eigenbrode. Effects of direct seeding vs. conventional tillage on beneficial and injurious insects in peas. p. 50-51. In Dept. of Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences 2001 Field Day Research and Extension Report, Moscow, ID, 26 June, 2001. UI.

Dofing, S., S. Guy, B. Payne, K. McPhee, D. Huggins. 2001. Evaluation of wheat and pea cultivars under direct and conventional seeding in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. p.32-38. In STEEP III Annual Progress Report. UI, WSU OSU.

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring and winter wheat variety performance under direct seeded and conventional comparisons. p. 68-70. In R. Karow (ed.) Proceedings of the 4th Annual National Wheat Industry Research Forum, New Orleans, LA, 1-2 Feb., 2001. Oregon State University.

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring and winter wheat variety performance under direct seeded and conventional comparisons. p. 89-91. In Dept. of Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences 2001 Field Day Research and Extension Report, Moscow, ID, 26 June, 2001. UI.

Smith, L.J., S.O. Guy, Y. Wu, and K.N. Hart. North-Central Idaho cooperative Extension crop management trials 2000. Progress Rpt. 344. University of Idaho Cooperative Extension. Moscow, ID.Lyon, S., S. Jones, K. Campbell, J. Burns, and B. Schillinger. 2001. Winter wheat stand establishment and emergence comparisons. pp. 13-14. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Schillinger, W., S. Guy, R. Papendick, P. Rasmussen, and C. van Kessel. 2001. Where are dryland crops produced in the western United States? pp. 89. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Schillinger, W., H. Schafer, B. Sauer, K. Saxton, and A. Kennedy. 2001. Annual no-till cropping systems research at the WSU Dryland Research Station at Lind. pp. 90. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Schillinger, W., R. Jirava, R.J. Cook, D. Young, H. Schafer, A. Kennedy, N. Christensen, G. Giri. 2001. Long-term alternative crop rotations using no-till: The first four years in Adams county. pp. 91-94. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Schillinger, W., H. Schafer, B. Sauer, A. Kennedy, D. Young, D. Wysocki, and T. Paulitz. 2001. No-till seeding into standing irrigated stubble instead of burning. pp. 95-97. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Veseth, R., E. Mallory, T. Fiez, R. Roe, and D. Wysocki. June 2001. PNW Direct Seed Grower Case Study Series Completed. In 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Tech. Rpt. 01-4. Crop and Soil Sciences Dept., Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Veseth, R., D. Wysocki, R. Karow, S. Guy, B. Schillinger, J. Yenish, J. Burns, G. Schwab, L. Robertson, B. Brown. June 2001. PNW Web Site Provides direct Seed Technology Access. In 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Tech. Rpt. 01-4. Crop and Soil Sciences Dept., Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Veseth, R,. June 2001. Editor. 2001 Field Day Research and Extension Rpt. Plant, Soil and Entomological Sci. Dept., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.

Veseth, R., E. Mallory, T. Fiez, R. Roe, and D. Wysocki. June 2001. PNW Direct Seed Grower Case Study Series Completed. In 2001 Field Day Research and Extension Rpt. Plant, Soil and Entomological Sci. Dept., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.

Veseth, R., D. Wysocki, R. Karow, S. Guy, B. Schillinger, J. Yenish, J. Burns, G. Schwab, L. Robertson, B. Brown. June 2001. PNW Web Site Provides direct Seed Technology Access. In 2001 Field Day Research and Extension Rpt. Plant, Soil and Entomological Sci. Dept., University of Idaho, Moscow, ID.

Young, D.L., H.R. Hinman, and W.F. Schillinger. 2001. How competitive is continuous no-till spring wheat in the Horse Heaven Hills? pp. 108-111. In: 2001 Field Day Proceedings: Highlights of Research Progress. Department of Crop and Soil Science Technical Report 01-4, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.

Young, D.L, H.R. Hinman, and W.F. Schillinger. 2001. Economics of winter wheat-summer fallow vs. no-till spring wheat in the Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. Washington State University Extension Bulletin no. 1907. 35 p.

Wu, Y. and S. Guy. 2001. Northern Idaho Extension small grain and legume variety performance trials 1999-2000. Progress Rpt. 341. University of Idaho Cooperative Extension. Moscow, ID.

Popular Publications -- Ag Media

Lyon, S., S. Jones, K Campbell, J. Burns, B. Schillinger. 2001. Winter wheat stand establishment and emergence comparisons. Wheat Life Vol. 44, 2:38-39.

Schillinger, W., H. Schafer, and B. Sauer. 2001. Minimum and delayed conservation tillage for wheat-fallow farming. Wheat Life Vol. 44, 3:22-31.

Veseth, R.J. November 2000. Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference. Regional news release through WSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics Information Dept. reprinted in: November Ag Equipment Power Magazine, Spokane, WA; November 17 Agri-Times Northwest, Pendleton, OR.

Veseth, R.J. December 2000. 14 Growers to Speak at NW Direct Seed Conference. Regional news release through WSU College of Agriculture and Home Economics Information Dept. reprinted in: December 15 Agri-Times Northwest, Pendleton, OR; December 1 WAWG Greensheet, Washington Assoc. of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA; and December The Growers' Guide, Colfax, WA.

Veseth, R.J. December 29, 2000. Direct Seed Conference to be Held During Spokane Ag Expo. Special insert on Ag Expo / Direct Seed Conference in December 29 issue of Capital Press, Salem, OR

Veseth, R.J. Dec. 2000/Jan. 2001. NW Direct Seed Conference Set. Partners, Conservation Technologies Information Center, West Lafayette, IN.

Veseth, R.J. Jan. 5, 2001. Direct Seeding Conference Set. Agri-Times Northwest, Pendleton, OR.

Veseth, R.J. Jan. 5, 2001. Chilean Farmer to Speak at Direct Seed Conference. Green Sheet, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA.

Veseth, R.J. Feb. 23, 2001. NW Direct Seed Conf. Proceedings and Research Rpt. Green Sheet, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA.

Veseth, R.J. Feb. 28, 2001. Direct Seed Conference Proceedings and Videos Available. Direct Link. Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Assoc., Pasco, WA, Vol. II, Issue 1.

Veseth, R.J. Feb. 2001. NW Direct Seed Conf. Proceedings and Research Rpt Available. The Growers' Guide, Colfax WA.

Veseth, R.J. Feb. 2001. NW Direct Seed Conf. Videos. The Growers' Guide, Colfax WA.

Veseth, R.J. Feb. 2001. PNW Web Site Provides Direct Seed Technology Access. Wheat Life. Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA.

Veseth, R.J. Six New STEEP Projects Funded. Direct Link. Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Assoc., Pasco, WA.

Veseth, R.J. March 2001. Cereal Root Disease Management in Minimum Tillage Systems. The Growers' Guide, Colfax WA.

Veseth, R.J. March 21, 2001. Research Continues into Viability of Direct Seeding. Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Moscow, ID

Veseth, R.J. March/April, 2001. Conference Videos and Proceedings Available. Partners, Conservation Technologies Information Center, West Lafayette, IN.

Veseth, R.J. April 20, 2001. UI Cropping Systems Research Field Day. Green Sheet, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA.

Veseth, R.J. April 20, 2001. Direct Seed Precision Farming Field Day. Green Sheet, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA.

Veseth, R.J. April 27, 2001. PNW Direct Seed Studies Completed. Capital Press, Salem, OR.

Veseth, R.J. Spring 2001. PNW Web Site Provides Direct Seed Technology Access. Idaho Grain. Idaho Grain Producers Assoc., Boise, ID.

Veseth, R.J. May 4, 2001. PNW Direct Seed Series Completed. Agri-Times Northwest, Pendleton, OR.

Veseth, R.J. May 2001. PNW Direct Seed Series Completed. The Growers' Guide, Colfax WA.

Veseth, R.J. May/June 2001. Pacific Northwest Progress in Direct Seeding. Partners, Conservation Technologies Information Center, West Lafayette, IN.

Veseth, R.J. May 2001. With Hessian Fly Control, Direct-Seeded Wheat Can be More Profitable. Small Grains Journal, Gustafson LLC. Kansas City, MO

Veseth, R.J. June 1, 2001. Direct Seed Cropping Conference Set. Agri-Times Northwest, Pendleton, OR.

Veseth, R.J. June 1, 2001. Direct Seed Precision Farming Field Day. Green Sheet, Washington Association of Wheat Growers, Ritzville, WA.

Veseth, R.J. June 2001. PNW Direct Seed Study Information Now Available. Ag Equipment Power, Yakima, WA.

Veseth, R.J. June 2001. UI Field Day Will Focus on Cropping Systems. The Growers' Guide, Colfax WA.

Veseth, R.J. June 2001. Direct Seed, Precision Farming Technologies Showcased. The Growers' Guide, Colfax WA.

Veseth, R.J. June 15, 2001. First Field Day Slated at New Agronomy Farm. Agri-Times Northwest. Pendleton, OR.

Veseth, R.J. Sept.-Oct. 2001. 2002 NW Direct Seed Conference. Conservation Technology Information Center Partners newsletter. West Lafayette, IN. Vol. 19, No. 4.

Veseth, R.J. Sept.- Oct. 2001. Contributing author. Harvesting More From Crop Rotation. The Furrow. Lenexa, KS. Vol. 106, Issue 6.
Presentations at Professional Meetings:

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, barley, and pea variety performance in a conventional- and no-till comparison. First International Congress of Conservation Agriculture. Oct. 2,3. Madrid, Spain - 550 attended.

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, barley, and pea variety performance in a conventional- and no-till comparison. Annual Meeting of the Agronomy Society of America. Oct. 23. Charlotte, NC - 250 attended.

Schotzko, D. J., S. C. Castle, S. O. Guy, and N. A. Bosque-Pérez. 2001. Effect of tillage practices on incidence and abundance of Hessian fly in northern Idaho. Annual Meeting Entomological Society of America, Dec. 9-13, San Diego, CA - 250 attended.
Presentations at Producer and Ag Support Meetings:

Chang, G., S. Guy, and S. Eigenbrode. Effects of direct seeding vs. conventional tillage on beneficial and injurious insects in peas. PNW Direct Seed Conference. Jan. 17-19. Spokane, WA - 700 attended.

Chang, G., S. Guy, and S. Eigenbrode. Effects of direct seeding vs. conventional tillage on beneficial and injurious insects in peas. Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences Parker Farm Field Tour. June 26. Moscow, ID - 125 attended.

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, spring barley, and dry pea variety performance in no-till and conventional tillage. PNW Direct Seed Conference. Jan. 17-19. Spokane, WA - 700 attended.

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, spring barley, and dry pea variety performance in no-till and conventional tillage. National Assoc. of Wheat Growers Research Forum. Feb. 1-2. New Orleans, LA - 450 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Clearwater Direct Seeders. Feb. 7. Lewiston, ID - 21 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Pea variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Brocke Annual Growers Meeting. Feb. 9. Moscow, ID - 65 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Latah County Cereal School. Feb 12. Moscow, ID - 37 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Lewis County Cereal School. Feb 13. Greencreek, ID - 75 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Nez Perce County Cereal School. Feb 12. Lewiston, ID- 55 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Pea variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Brocke Annual Growers Meeting. Feb. 16. Kendrick, ID - 51 attended.

Guy, S.O. 2001. Variety performance in no-till and conventional till. Boundary County Cereal School. Feb 27. Bonners Ferry, ID- 25 attended.

Guy, S.O. and Y. Wu. 2001. Spring wheat, spring barley, and dry pea variety performance in no-till and conventional tillage. Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences Parker Farm Field Tour. June 26. Moscow, ID - 125 attended.

Veseth, R.J. Nov. 15, 2000. Overcoming NW Obstacles to Direct Seed Cropping Systems. Direct Seed Workshop at Pacific Northwest Grains Conference. Portland, OR - 55 attended.

Veseth, R.J. Nov. 16, 2000. Overcoming NW Obstacles to Direct Seed Cropping Systems. NW meeting of WSU, OSU and USDA-ARS researchers, and PNW representatives of EPA, WA DOE and other agencies. Lind, WA - 45 attended.

Veseth, R. J. Jan. 9, 2001. Direct Seed Systems and Carbon Sequestration. ClearWater Direct Seeders monthly meeting. Lewiston, ID - 35 attended.

Veseth, R. J. Feb. 5, 2001. Direct Seed Systems -- What's Driving it and PNW Strategies for Making the Transition. Pomeroy Co. Cooperative Extension and Conservation District Winter Grower Meeting. Pomeroy, WA - 45 attended.

Veseth, R. J. Feb. 14, 2001. Carbon Sequestration -- Opportunities to Enhance Farmland Profitability? Nez Perce Co. Cooperative Extension Cereal School. Lewiston, ID - 48 attended.

Veseth, R. J. May 15, 2001. New Innovations in Direct Seed Systems. Columbia County Cooperative Extension Direct Seed Field Tour. Dayton area, WA - 55 attended.

2001 STEEP III Progress Report (November 2000 through October 2001)

2001 STEEP III Progress Report
(November 2000 through October 2001)