Soils and Sites for Organic Orchards and Vineyards
Explore sustainable agriculture with perennial fruiting trees, bushes, and vines. This guide covers site selection,…
Tipsheet: Transitioning to Organic Management of Orchards
Organic certification ensures fruit meets USDA organic standards. It involves several requirements, including no…
Pruning for Organic Management of Fruit Tree Diseases
Pruning is a crucial disease-management tool for organic tree fruit growers. This guide explains how removing diseased…
Apples: Organic Production Guide
This guide covers organic apple production, highlighting key differences from conventional methods, especially in pest…
Fruit Trees, Bushes, and Vines for Natural Growing in the Ozarks
Native pawpaws, persimmons, and muscadines, as well as other non-native species and lesser-known varieties of…
Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview
This guide covers key aspects of commercial organic production for temperate-zone fruiting trees and bushes, including…
Development of a Holistic Management Plan for the Apple Flea Weevil
Organic apple growers in Michigan are experiencing serious losses from the apple flea weevil (AFW). Heavy AFW…
Integrating Bats into Organic Pest Management
Organic farming involves establishing a production system that is in harmony with other natural cycles. One…
Biological Mediation of Apple Replant Disease in Organic Apple Orchards
Apple replant disease is a significant barrier to organic orchard production systems. This disease is believed to arise…
Midwest Apple Producers Receive Season-Long Mentoring Via Conference Calls
Due to their susceptibility to an astonishing number of pests, apples are considered by many to be one of the…