Developing a Cover Crop-Based, No-Till System for Small-Scale Vegetable Producers: Effects on Soil Health, Weeds, Arthropod Communities, and Yield
In the Midwest, one limitation faced by small- and mid-scale organic producers involving cover crop-based, no-till…
Corn Earworm Management: A Survey of Organic Sweet Corn Growers
The objectives of this project are to attain information about the corn earworm management strategies of organic…
Creating Climate Resilient Organic Systems by Enhancing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associations
While the majority of carrots are cultivated in California, recent droughts and water use restrictions may impact…
Snap Beans with Enhanced Nitrogen-Use Efficiency for Organic Production-Year 2
Snap beans with enhanced nitrogen-use efficiency for organic production-Year 2 The snap bean is a vegetable in the…
On-farm testing of organic weed control strategies in Indiana
Nashville, IN - In this on-farm study, organic vegetable producer Dale Rhoads tried out several organic herbicide…
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…
Organic Participatory Plant Breeding Toolkit: Tools and Training in Participatory Breeding Projects for Researchers and Organic Farmers
Organic farmers require crop varieties that are specifically adapted to the unique challenges of organic systems.…
Reducing Risk Associated with Organic Snap Bean Production in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, organic snap bean production for processing currently meets less than one-third of current demand.…
Integrating Bats into Organic Pest Management
Organic farming involves establishing a production system that is in harmony with other natural cycles. One…
Hops Show Potential as Complement to Orchard Systems: Adapting Organic Apple Practices for Great Lakes Region Organic Hops Production
The high value of organic hops, which can reach up to $10,000 per acre in gross revenue, makes them an attractive crop…