Nematodes are an important component of healthy, living soils. While plant-parasitic nematodes can cause damage to crops, free-living nematodes can increase crop productivity and enhance soil nutrient cycling. In this study, nematode communities were evaluated in soil samples collected from Colorado orchards and vineyards, with the goal of better understanding how crop type and management practices influence natural soil nematode communities.

This final research report from OFRF and Kristin Swoszowski-Tran of Ledoux Grange details her farmer-led evaluation of teff accessions for lodging resistance and performance at high altitude.

This Practical Farmers of Iowa research brief details a 2025 on-farm trial across four Iowa farms testing corn gluten meal as an organic pre-emergent weed suppressant in onions, cabbage, and lettuce. It outlines trial methods, weed biomass and crop yield results compared to mulching/cultivation controls, and farmer takeaways on corn gluten's practical limits and fertilizer value.

This webinar features three Midwest farmers as they share their insights on direct marketing food-grade grains to bakers, distillers, consumers, and more. Panelists include Graham Adsit, Will Glazik, Beth McConnon, and John Clarke.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about managing soil health and fertility in organic field crops commonly grown in the northern tier of the U.S. The course will cover: soil health fundamentals; organic fertility management strategies; allowed fertility inputs; crop rotation strategies; and more.

Living mulches offer potential for weed management in low or no till systems. In this episode of the Field, Lab, Earth Podcast, University of Wisconsin's Ben Brockmueller discusses cover crop management in corn as a means of weed suppression.

In 2017, a participatory action research team from the University of Vermont initiated a study to identify the underlying causes of the annual food insecurity faced by families belonging to an organic coffee cooperative. The research reveal…

Water management is essential for producing high-quality vegetables, especially in hot, arid regions where water is limited. Irrigation type and timing are two components of a sustainable agricultural water management plan. In this study, researchers in Yuma County, Arizona tested several irrigation scheduling approaches to measure crop water productivity (CWP) in conventional and organic lettuce production systems.

This final research report from OFRF and Markisha Parker of Parker Farm highlights farmer-led research conducted to compare mulch types on tomato production on an urban farm.

This Practical Farmers of Iowa research brief describes a 2025 on-farm trial by four Iowa organic farmers testing BioGuard (an OMRI-listed biological seed coating advertised to reduce insect feeding and fungal disease) in corn. It outlines trial design, methods for measuring plant population and yield, and results.

Curious about fiber flax and its potential to reshape the textile industry? Join the Rodale Institute for a webinar to learn more about the PA Flax Project and the fundamentals of growing fiber flax organically. This conversation will cover the agronomy of fiber flax, from its growth cycle and role in crop rotations to fields preparation, seeding strategies, and weed management.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about weed control strategies for organic field crops commonly grown in the northern tier of the U.S. The course covers: strategies to prevent weed emergence; cultural and mechanical control strategies; and more.