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Alternative Field Crops Manual

Introduction
This Alternative Field Crops Manual addresses the need for detailed information on the production of a
number of agronomic crops adapted to the upper Midwest. Our intent is to provide county extension
agents and others in educational roles a concise, uniform source of information on those field crops
which may be considered as alternatives to traditional farm commodities.

The manual is a joint project between the University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service, the
University of Minnesota Extension Service and the Center for Alternative Plant and Animal Products.
Extension specialists from both states have written or reviewed each chapter to insure accuracy and
applicability of information and recommendations.

Inclusion of a crop in this notebook is for educational purposes only; no endorsement of any particular
crop is implied. Individual growers should consider the following factors in determining whether a crop
might be a viable alternative in their particular situation:

1. Market availability-Amount of demand for the product, market location and transportation to
market.
2. Projected cost of production vs. projected yields and price.
3. Producer's resources-Land (suitable soil), irrigation capability, available labor, equipment, capital,
and personal goals and interests.
4. Specific crop requirements and adaptation.

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Further information may be available from: University of Wisconsin Cooperative or Extension Service,
Department of Agronomy, Madison, WI 53706, Telephone (608)-262-1390, Center for Alternative Plant
and Animal Products, 340 Alderman Hall, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, Telephone
(612)-624-4217

Table of Contents

Chapter Date Printed

Adzuki Bean Nov. 1989

Amaranth Nov. 1989

Broomcorn May 1990

Buckwheat Nov. 1989

Canarygrass Sept. 1990

Canola or Rape Nov. 1989

Chickpea May 1990

Comfrey Feb. 1992

Cowpea July 1991

Fababean Nov. 1989

Fieldbean May 1990

Field Pea April 1991

Flax Nov. 1989

Garbanzo bean see Chick Pea

Forages, Brassica Jan. 1992

Rutabaga
Turnip

Jerusalem Artichoke March 1991

Lentil May 1990

Lupin Nov. 1989

Meadowfoam Oct. 1990

Millets May 1990

Mungbean May 1990

Mustard July 1991

Peanut July 1991

Popcorn Nov. 1989

Quinoa Feb. 1990

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Rye Sept. 1990

Safflower Feb.1992

Sesame May 1990

SorghumGrain (Milo) Nov. 1989

SorghumSyrup Nov. 1990

Spelt May 1990

Sugarbeet July 1991

Sunflower Nov. 1990

Triticale Nov. 1989

Wild Rice April 1992

Castorbeans May 1990

Cool Season Grass Seed Production Sept. 1990

Crambe July 1991

Ginseng April 1992

Guar Feb. 1991

Hairy Vetch Sept. 1990

Hop Nov. 1990

Jojoba Oct. 1990

Kenaf April 1991

Kochia Sept. 1990

Psyllium June 1992

SorghumForage Oct. 1990

Vernonia Feb. 1992

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