On-Farm Research Guide

Authors

Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jody Gale, Utah State UniversityFollow
Earl Creech, Utah State UniversityFollow
Megan Baker
Jeffrey Austin
Grant Cardon, Utah State UniversityFollow
Cody Zesiger, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-6-2022

First Page

1

Last Page

9

Abstract

Many growers want to increase crop productivity and farm profitability. On-farm research is a way growers can achieve this goal by discovering answers to important questions about the benefits of using specific products or practices they are uncertain about or are unproven. Validating the efficacy of already-implemented practices is another important reason to do on-farm research trials (Nielsen, 2008). Each farm is unique and can benefit from individualized on-farm research, especially since university and industry researchers cannot study every product or practice for every unique field or farm growing condition. This how-to guide covers benefits and best practices for conducting successful on-farm research.

Recommended Citation

Yost, M., Gale, J., Creech, E., Baker, M., Austin, J., Cardon, G., & Zesiger, C. (2022). On-Farm research guide [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.