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Research Projects

In this project we propose several alternatives that can, if implemented by farmers, help off-set some of the increased feed and fertilizer costs and improve both the sustainability and viability...

This comprehensive research project has established a research and demonstration site at the UMass Crop and Animal Research and Education Center in Deerfield.  The demonstrations include:

The project will provide education programs to the public with horses and to commercial equine stables and riding facilities. The goal of the project is to reduce the risk of nonpoint source...

Fall-winter losses of nitrogen (N) by leaching in corn fields can be reduced significantly if cover crops are used and planted early. This research project investigates early establishment of...

Switchgrass and other biofuels productivity are being evaluated for potential alternative energy sources in Massachusetts. The project includes cellulosic and oilseed biofuel crops.

The main goal of this research is to investigate a management strategy for mitigating ammonia volatility from dairy manure at the time of field application; in particular, surface application with...