Beyond the plow

Direct seed method of farming makes its way onto Central Oregon farms

August 6, 2006

TERREBONNE -

Rex Barber Jr. plucked the head off a stalk of wheat and crumbled the papery shells in his hand. He popped one shiny kernel in his mouth and chewed. And chewed. Then he swallowed.

"Three weeks," the farmer said, estimating when the wheat kernels will harden up and be ready....

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