Intercropping with Resistant Varieties for Management of Plant Diseases in Organic Tomato Production
The objectives of this research were to: 1) Evaluate susceptibility to early blight in 16 heirloom and modern…
New cover crops and cover crop management for organic vegetable producers in Maryland (yr. 1)
This project was designed to provide the organic farmers with information they are seeking and have requested,…
Targeted Mowing as a Weed Management Method Increasing Allelopathy in Winter Rye
Winter rye (Secale cereale L.) is an outstanding cover crop in its suppression of early season weeds. This…
Using High-residue Cover Crop Mulch for Weed Management In Organic No-till Potato Production Systems
The overall goals of this project are to (1) optimize potato yield without using chemical herbicides or…
A Comparison of Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns for Staphylococcus aureus in Organic and Conventional Dairy Herds
Mastitis is considered to be the most costly disease affecting the dairy industry with annual losses in the United…
Insect Management and Fruit Thinning in Commercial Organic Apple Production Systems in New York
Organic apple production in New York has remained small due to intense disease and insect pest management…
Using Pediobius foveolatus as a Biological Control Agent for Mexican Bean Beetle in Snap Beans
Objectives 1) Test two options for reducing damage from Mexican bean beetle in the first year of release: a) Raise…
Soil Nutrient Balancing in Sustainable Vegetable Production
The purpose of this project is to determine whether an unfavorable balance among soil potassium (K), sodium (Na),…
Natural Products for Control of Parasitic Honey Bee Mites
Objective Statement: Objectives were: 1. to provide beekeepers with safe, effective, reliable and affordable…
Integrated Caterpillar Control in Organic Sweet Corn
The purpose of this project is to work with a group of diversified vegetable farmers in the Northeast to evaluate…