Project Objectives - To determine grain and fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa) response to winter cultivation.
Project Description - Grain & Fiber Observational Study
Project Protocol - 3 varieties x 4 reps.
Field size:
Plot size:
Field Design - RCB with 4 reps. Blocked by replication.
Field Diagrams - Maps can be found on TEAMS.
Projected Start Date- Late November, Early December.
Projected End Date- Late March.
Project Manager(s)- All Lab.
Projected Planting Date- 11/ .
Crop(s)- Hemp: Grain and Fiber - cv. Abound, SS-Beta, Yuma
Irrigation - Solid set: over-head sprinklers.
Applications - 50 lbs per acre.
Planting methods - Center of mounds. Monosam planter.
Data Collection & Sampling -
Project Maintenance - Weeding as needed.
Equipment needed - Moldboard plow, Harrow disk, raised bed shaper, roto-tiller, herbicide wagon, others - TBD.
Field crew assistance - Yes. For irrigation and land preparation.
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To Do: Update [check list]( )
-[] Complete TREC Land Request
-[] Request faculty sponsor to complete UFarm request.
Land Preparation
Cultivation (mowing, moldboard plow, disc and level the field, form raised beds, drilling holes, etc.) - Standard
cultivation.
Row Length - L 25' x W 12'. (300 sqft).
In-Row Spacing - ?
Between-Row Spacing - 1.5'
Field Buffers - 30-40'.
Seeding? (Direct, Broadcast, Incorporated, Drill, Earthway, etc.) - Yes, Monosam.
Transplants? - No.
Support Structure (Rebar, String, etc.) - No.
Plastic Mulch? - No.
Full image of field layout, design, and plot arrangement - Maps and layouts can be found on TEAMS.
Date to complete land preparation -
To Do: Update [check list]( )
-[] Complete TREC field preparation request
-[] Row Crop
Irrigation
Drip Tape? (drip placement, emitter spacing, flow-rate GPM/100 ft., etc.) - NA.
Solid set? (overhead irrigation, micro-sprinkler) - Solid set - overhead.
Irrigation Timing (frequency and trigger) - As needed*
*[Once per week for the first 2-3 weeks to germinate and establish**].
Irrigation Amount (per application) - 1 inch.
To Do: Update [check list]( )
-[] Complete TREC fieldwork request for irrigation.
Fertilizer Application
Label Name -
Analysis rates (NPK, etc.) -
Application rate per acre:
Application method (banded on top of the bed, soil incorporation, etc.) - Pre-plant incorporated.
Application timing and frequency - TBD.
Lab or field personnel - All Lab.
To Do: Update [check list]( )
-[] Fertilizer request form
Herbicide Application
Label Name - Dual Magnum.
Active ingredient(s) and concentration - S-metolachlor, benoxacor.
Resistance Management: Group 15 Herbicide.
Restricted Entry Interval (REI): 24 hours.
Application rate per acre - 1 pint.
Application method (pre-plant broadcast incorporated, shank or drip applied, etc.) - pre-planting, sprayer.
Application timing and frequency - Once at pre-planting.
Lab or field personnel - All Lab.
To Do: Update [check list]( )
-[] Worker Protection Standard Training
-[] Review "Training Workers and Handlers under the 2016 Revision Requirements" by Frederick M. Fishel.
-[] Found in the TREC network Unit drive > TREC Pesticide Use information > WPS information
-[] Pesticide/Herbicide request form
Project Maintenance Events
Research treatment application - None - TBD.
Weeding - PRE: Dual Magnum.** POST: cultivation or hooded applications.
Scouting - Weekly.
Sampling -
Harvesting and Sampling -
Project removal - March.
To Do: Update [check list]( )
-[] Equipment Request
-[] Complete TREC fieldwork request well ahead of maintenance events.
Data Collection & Sampling
Database - TEAMS, GitHub.
Data type: _ TBD
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Contingencies
What important decisions are next to be made or remain a challenge?
Predicting weather patterns.
Making progress despite weather delays/ shifting efforts.
Project Overview
To Do: Review [check list]( )
Project Objectives - To determine grain and fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa) response to winter cultivation. Project Description - Grain & Fiber Observational Study Project Protocol - 3 varieties x 4 reps. Field size: Plot size: Field Design - RCB with 4 reps. Blocked by replication. Field Diagrams - Maps can be found on TEAMS. Projected Start Date- Late November, Early December. Projected End Date- Late March. Project Manager(s)- All Lab. Projected Planting Date- 11/ . Crop(s)- Hemp: Grain and Fiber - cv. Abound, SS-Beta, Yuma Irrigation - Solid set: over-head sprinklers. Applications - 50 lbs per acre. Planting methods - Center of mounds. Monosam planter. Data Collection & Sampling - Project Maintenance - Weeding as needed. Equipment needed - Moldboard plow, Harrow disk, raised bed shaper, roto-tiller, herbicide wagon, others - TBD. Field crew assistance - Yes. For irrigation and land preparation. _
Land Request
To Do: Update [check list]( ) -[] Complete TREC Land Request -[] Request faculty sponsor to complete UFarm request.
Land Preparation
Cultivation (mowing, moldboard plow, disc and level the field, form raised beds, drilling holes, etc.) - Standard cultivation. Row Length - L 25' x W 12'. (300 sqft). In-Row Spacing - ? Between-Row Spacing - 1.5' Field Buffers - 30-40'. Seeding? (Direct, Broadcast, Incorporated, Drill, Earthway, etc.) - Yes, Monosam. Transplants? - No. Support Structure (Rebar, String, etc.) - No. Plastic Mulch? - No. Full image of field layout, design, and plot arrangement - Maps and layouts can be found on TEAMS. Date to complete land preparation - To Do: Update [check list]( ) -[] Complete TREC field preparation request -[] Row Crop
Irrigation
To Do: Update [check list]( ) -[] Complete TREC fieldwork request for irrigation.
Fertilizer Application
To Do: Update [check list]( ) -[] Fertilizer request form
Herbicide Application
To Do: Update [check list]( ) -[] Worker Protection Standard Training -[] Review "Training Workers and Handlers under the 2016 Revision Requirements" by Frederick M. Fishel. -[] Found in the TREC network Unit drive > TREC Pesticide Use information > WPS information -[] Pesticide/Herbicide request form
Project Maintenance Events
To Do: Update [check list]( ) -[] Equipment Request -[] Complete TREC fieldwork request well ahead of maintenance events.
Data Collection & Sampling
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Contingencies
What important decisions are next to be made or remain a challenge?
What could possibly go wrong?