Byron Dorgan: “The southeast region of North Dakota is very unique. It has one of the largest concentrations of wetlands. As a result…”

“The southeast region of North Dakota is very unique. It has one of the largest concentrations of wetlands. As a result, most of the research that has been conducted on conservation cropping systems does not adapt well to this region. Crops in this region can range from flax to alfalfa to edible peas to corn to wheat. Further, previous studies have not included many of the crops that can be grown in this region or shown how different cropping systems can be made profitable. With the high cost of crop inputs and low commodity prices, producers are looking for ways to make a profit. This study will provide producers with a very good tool to measure one crop rotation against another, thereby increasing their profitability.”