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SBAR New & Emerging Crops Committee Minutes

January 8, 1999

The SBAR New & Emerging Crops Committee was called to order at 1 p.m. on January 8, 1999 at AgGrow Oils in Carrington. Committee member present were: John Gardner, Blaine Schatz, Kevin Black (designee for John Cook), Michael Young, Al Schneiter, Ray Fegley. Others present were Lori Capouch and Jerilyn Assel

The total amount of funding available for New & Emerging Crops is $66,814.84

Proposal presentations for New & Emerging Crops Committee consideration

Investigative Establishment & Evaluation of the Medicinal Herb

Presenter: Dr. Ron C. Smith

Echinacea is a hearty prairie flower found all over the state of North Dakota. It is used by more than 80 million Americans use it as an immune system enhancer. The main point of this project is to find the most accurate time to harvest Echinacea, distinguish the differences between the three types and evaluate the cost/return information on procedures and geographic location and compare with current market prices over the duration of the project. The project will take place at the Dickinson, Williston and Fargo research extension centers.

Open-Pollinated, Hybrid, Smart, and Transgenic Canola Performance Comparisons

Presenter: Dr. Burton Johnson

Experimental objectives are to evaluate the agronomic performance of representative open-pollinated, hybrid and herbicide tolerant canola varieties with their appropriate weed control strategies and to evaluate the economic performance of the various canola types and weed control compliments to determine production cost differences associated with the different production approaches. Kevin Black thought that if this grant is successful, there could be some further testing using heavy weed infestation.

Field Peas as a Protein Source for Low Quality Forages

Presenter: Greg Lardy

Research on the utilization of field peas by cattle will be conducted to determine their value as a protein supplement for wintering cows as a way to reduce wintering cost. They will use three major varieties of peas. The research will involve characterizing the ruminal excape protein of peas and the need to process peas; as well as using them as a supplemental protein source for cows fed a low quality roughage.

Inoculation and Fertilization of Field Pea

Presenter: Dr. Bob Henson

There was over 100,000 acres of peas produced in 1998 in the state of North Dakota. This project will determine if nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers increase pea yield or pea quality when applied to soils that are dificient in N and P. Some peas will be inoculants. The experiment will be located at the NDSU research extension centers at Carrington, Dickinson and Minot. Demonstation plantings will be done on a minimum of three North Dakota farms.

Pest Management of the Crucifer Flea Beetle on Canola

Presenter: Dr. Denise Olson

The committee noted that there is research already being done in the state and asked for a breakdown of cost for each objective. The breakdown of the proposal is as follows: objective 1--$3,000; objective 2--$5,600 and objective 3--$3,000. Chemical companies will provide all the chemicals needed for the project. The committee specified an interest in objective #2.

This project will address some important questions on pest managment of the crucifer flea beetle on canola. The insecticide data will support registration of new chemicals, reduces rates, and can be used for harmonization with Canada. Furthermore, a new stragety, a biological control agent, will be evaluated for controlling flea beetles at another link in its life cycle. Overall, this project integrates multiple strategies for managing the crucifer flea beetle with minimal inputs.

Sclerotinia Infection and Inoculum as Influence by Crop Species and Management Techniques Presenter: Dr. Bob Henson

The project is an evaluation of viable broadleaf crop alternative for suseptability to sclerotinia , yield losses resulting from the disease and the projection of sclerotinia. Epidemics of scab in recent years have sparked grower interest in alternatives to small grains, but most broadleaf crops are susceptible to sclerotinia. The research aims to compare common broadleaf crops for relative susceptibility to white mold and the production of reproductive bodies. Contrasting plant types and row spacings are compared to identify the best crop and management alternatives for crop rotations.

Feeding Hull-less Oats to Lactating Dairy Cattle for Enhanced Milk Composition and Increased Market Value Presenter: Dr. J.W. Schroeder

The level of paul hull-less oats and supplementary bypass protein will be examined in the diets of high producing Holstein dairy cattle to determine their effect on mild composition and milk yield. The unique properties of hull-less oats present several limitations when fed to other species.

American Renewable Oil Association

Presenter: Paul Thomas, ND Pea and Lentil Association

The American Renewable Oil Association is forming a coalition of commodity groups in North Dakota to work together on registering pesticides forminor use crops. The funds will be used to pay Association of Member Services (AMS) for a 1/3 time staff person to cordinate and distributed information to new and emerging crop groups on registering pesticides through various programs.

The 1997 legislature had set aside $350,000 to be used in the 1997 biennium for pesticide registration. The Sunflower Association was the only commodity who has accessed a small portion of these funds.

After the first year of the operation of the project continued funding will be secured from American Renewable Oil Association (AROA) and the other members of the Northern Crops Network (NCN).

Following the presentations, the committee members individually scored the proposals one through eight with one representing the highest score. The composite of the scores were used to determine the ranking of the proposals.The following is how the projects ranked:

Total Funds Available: $66,814.84

A motion was made and seconded to fund the following projects. The motion was carried.

"Sclerotinia Infection and Inoculum as Influence by Crop Species and Manangement Techniques"ranked #1 and was funded for the first year--$2,400 (a three year project)

Blaine Schatz abstained from ranking and voting since he is the collaborator on this project.

"Open-Pollinated, Hybrid, Smart, and Transgetic Canola Performance Comparisons" ranked #2 and was funded for the first year-- $8,000 ( three year project)

"Inoculation and Fertilization of Field Pea" ranked #3 and was funded for the first year--$11,335 (two year project)

"American Renewable Oil Association" ranked #4 and was funded--$11,335 (one year project)

It was the committee's consensus to strongly encourage the applicant to seek funding sources other than SBAR for subsequent years.

"Investigative Establishment & Evaluation of the Medicinal Herb" ranked #5 and was funded for the first year--$8,000 (three year project)

"Field Peas as a Protein Source for Low Quality Forages" was ranked #6 and was fully funded $10,500 (one year project)

"Pest Management of the Crucifer Flea Beetle on Canola" was ranked #7 and was funded $5,600 (one year project).

The committee came to a consensus to fund objective #2 only.

"Feeding Hull-less Oats Lactating Dairy Cattle for Enhanced Milk Composition and Increased Market Value" was ranked #8 and was funded fully for $9,800 (one year project)

The meeting was adjourned by 5 p.m.

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