Barley Straw Dugout Demonstration
Project Objectives
- Evaluate using barley straw to reduce algae growth in dugouts.
- Two dugouts near Dawson Creek were divided using a curtain. Barley straw was applied to half of each dugout. Water was sampled monthly thru the 2003 - 04 growing season for chloropyhl (indicator of plant growth) Contact PFRA in Dawson Creek for preliminary results.
- This project is part of a Western Canada wide research study coordinated by PFRA
- This may be a viable way to reduce algae growth in dugouts
- Completed: See project results Click Here
- Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (PFRA)
- Brett Henschel, Agriculture & Agri Food Canada (PFRA)
Phone: 250 782 3116
- October 2002 Forage First Newsletter (Available by request)
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