Progress 09/15/05 to 09/14/09
Outputs
Fall 2007:Winter cereal forage crop was planted in September 2007. The winter cereal crop selected for this project was a winter wheat called "Willow Creek".Winter 2007:Mr.Dan Kinsey, Project Coordinator from Fort Belknap College and Dr.Chengci Chen, PI from the Montana State University Central Agricultural Research Center attended the 2007 Annual FALCON Conference in Las Vegas, NV during December 2007.Dr.Chen presented at the conference.Spring 2008:Hay barley was planted in April 2008.The variety of barley that was selected for this project was "Haybet".Oilseed crops, canola and camelina, were also planted at this time.2 Student interns were selected to work on the project during mid May, 2008.The student interns began to collect crop biomass and soil moisture data during June 2008.Summer 2008:A tour was held at the research farm during June 25, 2008.15 individuals consisting of local farmers, community members, and students attended the tour.A local farmer harvested the forage crops for hay during July 2008.The student interns continued to collect biomass and soil moisture data on the oil seed crops until the third week of July.Data Results:Biomass:Winter wheat 11,000 lbs/acre;Barley 5000 lbs/acre;Canola 13,000 lbs/acre;Camelina 6000 lbs/acre.Oilseed yield:Camelina 2100 lb/acre;Canola 1400 lbs/acre.Fall 2008:Winter cereal forage crop was planted in September 2008.Willow Creek was again selected for the project.Winter 2008:Dan Kinsey from Fort Belknap College and Dr.Chen from the MSU Central Agricultural Research Center attended the 2008 Annual FALCON Conference in Las Vegas, NV and were co-presenters.Spring 2009:The experimental design that was chosen for the project for this year was a randomized complete block design with 4 replicates of 4 different nitrogen treatments at rates of 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 lbs of nitrogen/acre.The nitrogen treatments were applied in late April 2009.1 student intern was selected to work on the project and began work in mid May 2009.The student intern collected samples from mid May 2009 until the end of June 2009.Plant samples were transported to the MSU Central Agricultural Research Center and analyzed for nutrition and digestibility.Summer 2009:A local farmer harvested the Willow Creek for hay in mid July 2009.The student intern analyzed the data and produced a research poster.Data Results:Biomass 9600 lbs/acre;Forage Protein 16.5%;Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) 55%;Acid Detergent Fiber 38%;Crude Fiber 69.5%.Fall 2009:Dan Kinsey, Fort Belknap College Project Coordinator;Fort Belknap College Student Intern;and Dr. Chengci Chen, PI from MSU Central Agricultural Research Center attended the 2009 Annual FALCON Conference at the USDA NIFA Office in Washington, DC during mid October 2009.The Fort Belknap College student intern was scheduled to present the research poster that he created;however he missed the presentation due to flight delays en route from Montana to Washington, DC.Dr. Chen stood in for the student and discussed his poster.Also, Dr. Chen did an oral presentation on the topic of lessons learned from the collaboration between Fort Belknap College and the MSU Central Agricultural Research Center. PRODUCTS: Three Fort Belknap College students participated in the project during the 2008 and 2009 summers. The students collected crop biomass and soil moisture data. One research poster was produced by the Fort Belknap College student who participated in the project during the summer of 2009. The poster was presented at the 2009 First American Land-Grant College Organization and Network Conference held at the USDA NIFA office in Washington, DC. One field day/tour was held at the Fort Belknap College Research Farm was held on June 25, 2008. Fifteen people attended the tour. Two presentations were done by Dr. Chengci Chen, at the 2008 and 2009 First American Land-Grant College Organization and Network Conferences. OUTCOMES: The major outcome of this project has been the research opportunities that have been made available to the Fort Belknap College students who participated in this project. The students were able to gain valuable research experience at the undergraduate level by participating in this project. Also, we feel opportunities such as undergraduate research and internships are very good retention tools that help our students successfully complete their college educations. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: The major dissemination efforts for this project have occurred on a national level with presentations at national conferences. Dr. Chengci Chen from the Montana State University Central Agricultural Research Center has made three oral presentations at the last three annual First American Land -Grant College Organization and Network (FALCON) Conferences. The FALCON organization is made up of representatives of the Tribal Colleges throughout the country. Also, Dan Kinsey, Project Coordinator from Fort Belknap College, was a co-presenter at the 2008 Annual FALCON Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Also, Charles Rider, student intern from Fort Belknap College, created a research poster during the summer of 2009. Charles' poster was presented at the 2009 Annual Falcon Conference in Washington, DC. One field tour of the Fort Belknap College Research Farm was held on July 25, 2008. Fifteen people including local farmers, community members, and students attended the tour. FUTURE INITIATIVES: This project will not be continued in the immediate future, however maybe considered for future funding.
Impacts
The major impact of this project has been the research opportunities that have been made available to students at Fort Belknap College.3 students have participated in the current funding period that includes the 2008 and 2009 summers.This project is actually the second phase or continuation of the previous funding period that included the 2006 and 2007 summers.3 students also participated in the previous funding period.The 3 students that participated in the previous funding period all graduated with Associate Degrees from Fort Belknap College and 2 of the 3 students that participated in the second phase are due to graduate from Fort Belknap College at the end of the 2010 Spring Semester.Students who have participated in this project have been able to gain valuable research experience in their first 2 years of their college career.Another impact of this project has been the relationship that has developed between the Montana State University Central Agriculture Research Center and Fort Belknap College.A great working relationship has developed between Dr. Chengci Chen of the MSU CARC and the science faculty of Fort Belknap College.Finally, this project has introduced several alternative crops to the farmers of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.Several new forage crops have been introduced including the Willow Creek winter wheat and Haybet barley for hay.Also, the oilseed crops, canola and camelina were introduced to the local farmers.
Publications
- Chen, C., D. Kinsey, E. Doney, and D. Addy. 2008. Potential of Annual Forage Crops for Fort Belknap Reservation as Livestock Feed and Biofuel Feedstock. The First American Land Grant College Organization and Network (FALCON) Conference, Dec. 2008, Las Vegas.
- Rider, C., D. Kinsey, C. Chen. 2009. Introducing Specialty Crops to Fort Belknap. The First American Land Grant College Organization and Network (FALCON) Conference, Oct. 2009, Washington, DC.
- Chen, C. 2009. Lessons Learned. The First American Land Grant College Organization and Network (FALCON) Conference, Oct. 2009, Washington, DC.
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Progress 09/15/06 to 09/14/07
Outputs
The objectives of this project were: 1) to test the adaptability of different forage and oilseed crops at the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation; 2) to develop cropping systems to enhance crop production; 3) to educate students. During the project period between 15 September, 2006 and 14 September, 2007, we have made the following progress. On the Fort Belknap College Demonstration Farm, 1) we planted forage winter wheat on 2 October, 2006 and harvested it on 21 June, 2007; 2) we planted spring forage barley on 7 May, 2007 and harvested it on 21 June, 2007; 3) we planted canola and camelina oilseeds on 7 May, 2007 and harvested them on 1 August, 2007. After harvesting the crops, samples were sent to a chemical laboratory to test for feed qualities of the cereal forages and for oil contents of the oilseeds. Two students from the Fort Belknap College came to the MSU Central Agricultural Research Center for a week to receive hand-on trainings on the methodology for
evaluating legume Rhizobium nodulations. After the training section, a separate greenhouse experiment was conducted by the students at the Fort Belknap College to evaluate the effectiveness of different Rhizobium inoculants on Fenugreek nodulations. A field crop tour was organized by the Fort Belknap College and Tribal Extension Agents on 21 June, 2007 to disseminate the new knowledge to producers at the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in cereal and oilseed production.
PRODUCTS: New cereal forage crops (forage winter wheat, forage pearl millet), oilseed crops (canola and camelina), and medicinal crop (fenugreek, which has anti-diabetic function) have been introduced to Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.
OUTCOMES: The new alternative crops demonstrated well-adapted to the Fort Belknap environment and produced great yields. The crops also have good feed qualities and high oil contents.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: A field crop tour was organized on 21 June, 2007. The field day was a successful event. Many producers have expressed their interests in the new crops at the tour, and some of them called up the extension agents for additional information after the crop tour. Two students from Fort Belknap College received hands-on training at the MSU Central Agricultural Research Center. We also presented this project at the First Americans Land-grant College Organization and Network (FALCON) Conference, Dec.8-11, 2007, Las Vegas. The presentation was well-received.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: The project is in its second phase study starting from September 2007. The second phase of the project will develop cropping systems to maximize the crop yields and to sustain the productivity. The cropping systems study has been carried out in September 2007, and will continue through September 2009.
Impacts
This project not only impacts Fort Belknap community by improving livestock feed production, the project also provides the community a potential for future bio-fuel feedstock production, and for economic improvement. This project strengthens the Fort Belknap Agricultural Extension Service through the integrated research and extension activities during the project period. This project provides hand-on trainings for Fort Belknap College students.
Publications
- Chen, C., D. Kinsey, E. Doney, and D. Addy. 2007. Introducing cereal and oilseed crops to Fort Belknap Reservation for enhanced production of livestock feed and bio-fuel feedstock. The First Americans Land-grant College Organization and Network (FALCON) Conference, Dec.8-11, 2007, Las Vegas.
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Progress 09/15/05 to 09/15/06
Outputs
Fall 2005: Tilled experimental field, Fenced experimental field, Installed weather station. Planted winter-type pulse line on Sept. 15, 2005 consisting of 8 experimental lines of winter-type dry pea and lentil from USDA-ARS Grain Legume Genetics Unit, Pullman, WA, Granger Austrian winter pea, Toni winter lentil (MSU release)in Randomized block design with 1.5 m x 7.6 m plot designs. Glyphosate (Roundup, Utra Max, Monsanto) applied at a rate of 0.73 ha-1 following planting. Spring 2006: Planted spring-type pulse line on April 27, 2006 consisting of 2 varieties of commercially available spring-type dry pea (Majoret [green] and CDC Mozart [yellow], 2 varieties of lentils (Brewer and CDC Vantage) seeded in evaluation strips 3.0m x 61m. Applied tank mix of 50.0 mL ha-1 Pursuit (BASF) and 0.58 L ha-1 Sencor 4 (Bayor Crop Science) on May 25, 2006. Winter-type pulse line trial evaluated for winter survival and stand establishment on April 27, 2006. Visual evaluation performed
on May 25, 2006. 2 summer interns hired (Fort Belknap College students) on May 28, 2006 Fenugreek lines were seeded on May 25, 2006. Randomized complete design with 1.5m x 4.9m plot dimensions. Sprayed with 0.11 L ha-1 imazethap yr ammonium salt (Pursuit) herbicide on May 25, 2006. Forty pearl millet lines from USDA-ARS (Georgia), along with two sweet stem and two forage pearl millets from AERC Inc., Onatario, Canada, were seeded on May 25, 2006, four lines from AERC Inc were randomized into four replications. A tank mix of 0.73 L ha-1 glyphosate (Roundup Original Max, Monsanto) and 0.56 kg ha-1 of atrazine (Aatrix nine-0, Syngenta) was applied post planting on May 25, 2006. Summer 2006: June 19, 2006, above ground biomass samples of the winter-type and spring-type pulse lines were collected on June 19, 2006 from a 1.0 m x 5 rows sub-plot. All above ground plant material (i.e. weeds and desired plants) was collected from the sub-plot area and taken back to the lab where weeds were
separated from the desired species. Both weed and pulse crop materials were dried at 70 degrees C for 24-48 hours Dry weights were then recorded and dry matter yield computed. The fenugreek line trial was evaluated for stand establishment and seedling counts were conducted on June 19, 2006. Personal from Fort Belknap College participated in Central Montana Agricultural Research Center Forage Research Field Day held on June 22. June 26, 2006 thru July 07, 2006, Fort Belknap College summer intern participated in hands on plant sample processing at the Central Montana Agricultural Research Center (CARC). July 11, 2006, the winter-type dry pea and lentil evaluation area was mowed to manage weeds. Plants from the fenugreek lines in the first replication were collected for seed on September 07, 2006. Selected millet lines from a sub-plot of 1.0 m x 5 rows were sampled for biomass production on September 07, 2006. Samples of the selected winter and spring type pea and lentil, and millet
lines had been sent to chemical laboratory for feed quality test.
PRODUCTS: Experimental plots of winter-type and spring-type pulse crops, fenugreek and millet were established at the Fort Belknap College Demonstration Farm. Personal from the Fort Belknap College Extension Program tilled and fenced the area designated for the experimental plots in the Fall of 2005. The plots had to be fenced in order to keep out cattle from a pasture that borders the Fort Belknap College Demonstration Farm. Personal from the Montana State University Central Agricultural Research Center planted the experimental plots with equipment they transported from their location to the FBC Demonstration Farm. Two internships were established for Fort Belknap College students. The two students that participated in the project were both Natural Resource majors. One of the interns had just graduated from Fort Belknap College at the end of the 2005 Spring semester with an Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resources. The other intern is going to graduate with same degree at
the end of the Fall semester 2006. The interns participated in plant sampling, weed control, and assisted the Fort Belknap College Extension program with various activities. One of the interns traveled to the MSU Central Agricultural Research Center to participate in the plant sampling for a two week period.
OUTCOMES: The experimental plots experienced a severe weed problem that was unexpected. This Fall (2006), as a result of the extensive weed pressure, the experimental plots were moved to an area that has been continuously cultivated and used as a garden by the Fort Belknap College Extension Program. The previous area that was used for the experimental plots was a cattle pasture and had just been tilled prior to planting in the Fall of 2005. Winter-pulse crops have been planted in the new area and spring-type pulse crops will be planted in the Spring of 2007. Also, plans include planting oil seed crops (camelina, canola) that the Tribal Planning department is interested in for the purpose of economic development. Fenugreek and millet will also be planted in the Spring of 2007. A summer field day will be held in 2007 integrating the research project with the Fort Belknap College and Tribal Extension projects to improve management and resource use.
DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: A summer field day will be held in 2007. The winter-type and spring-type pulse crops will be presented to local producers and forage potentials of the different varieties will be discussed. Also, fenugreek will be presented and the health benefits of the plant will be discussed. Finally, the oil seed crops (camelina and canola) will be presented and the potential for bio-diesel and bio-lubricants will be discussed.
FUTURE INITIATIVES: Future initiatives include research in the area of oil seed crops and bio-fuels and bio-lubricants as a means of economic development on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.
Impacts
The first impact of this project is the opportunity for Fort Belknap College students to get exposed to agricultural research. Many times in main stream universities, students will not get a chance to get involved in research until their later years of their college. This project gives students the opportunity to get involved in research in their first two years of college. The second impact of this project is the establishment of a collaborative relationship between the Montana State University Central Agricultural Research Center (1862 institution) and Fort Belknap College (1994 institution). This project could be the beginning of a long lasting collaborative relationship between these two institutions. Future impacts include the opportunity to expose new forage crops and cropping systems to producers on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Also, farmers will be exposed and introduced to new alternative crops such as camelina and canola that have potential for
future economic development in the area of bio-fuels and bio-lubricants.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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