Intercropping Pulse and Oilseed Crops in Southern Alberta

Abstract Intercropping is the practice of growing two or more crops at the same time. While putting two crops together usually means less yield for each crop, overall productivity is often increased due to complementary growth habits. A common metric for evaluating the impact of intercropping on overall productivity is the land equivalent ratio (LER). Field trials were conducted over the past three year to evaluate the primary factors controlling LER for pulse–oilseed intercrops in southern Alberta. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Crop Management by reading the article and taking the quiz at www.certifiedcropadviser.org/education/classroom/classes/942 .