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Agronomic Guidelines for Flexible Cropping Systems in Dryland Areas of Oregon

Larry Lutcher, Donald Wysocki, M. Corp and, Donald Horneck (November, 2009)

Summary

Flexible cropping systems allow for an opportunistic change in an established rotation. The decision to grow a specific crop may be influenced by (1) commodity prices, (2) farm policy, (3) available cost-share programs, (4) pest pressure, (5) rotational benefits, and/or (6) plant-available soil water before planting. Plant-available soil water is the most reliable indicator of potential yield and is the basis of guidelines found in this publication.