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…
Organic Certified Seed Potato Production in the Midwest
Our overall goal is to support the growth of an organic certified seed potato industry in Wisconsin. We have…
Methods to Breed Field Corn that Competes Better with Weeds on Organic Farms
In 2006, researchers at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI) tested methods for evaluating corn for its…
Evaluation of Glandular-Haired, Potato Leafhopper Resistant Alfalfa for Organic Farming Systems
Objectives The primary objective of this proposal was to determine the ability to produce organically grown alfalfa…
Organic Dairy Farming Education Project
Original objectives We hoped to publish and market an approximately 160-page paperback at a reasonable price. The…
Feeding beef cattle to produce healthier and highly acceptable beef
Objectives 1. Determine the differences in CLA content of organic beef produced by cattle that are grass-finished…
Evaluation of In-Row Weed Cultivators in Organic Soybeans and Corn
Objectives 1. To investigate the abilities of six in–row weeding implements to control in-row weeds in organic…
Improving the Quality of Organic Herb Production and Marketing
Farmers interested in transitioning some or all of their land into organic production need information regarding…
Controlling gastrointestinal parasites of livestock with organic materials
A one-year project grant to Practical Farmers of Iowa to research livestock gastrointestinal parasite management…
Developing Open-Pollinated Corn Varieties for Organic Farmers
The purpose of this project has been to develop and evaluate our open-pollinated corn varieties for organic…