Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes
New late blight strains challenge potato production. Farmers can manage this through nonchemical methods, such as…
Sustainable Weed Management for Small and Medium-Scale Farms
Managing croplands according to nature’s principles will reduce weed problems on horticultural crops, or row crops, in…
Tree Fruits: Organic Production Overview
This guide covers key aspects of commercial organic production for temperate-zone fruiting trees and bushes, including…
Parasite Management for Natural and Organic Poultry: Blackhead in Turkeys
Blackhead disease, caused by Histomonas meleagridis, threatens turkey flocks and impacts chicken production. Recent…
Organic and Grass-Finished Beef Cattle Production
Market demand is rapidly increasing for sustainably raised and organic beef products. Pasture- or grass-based livestock…
Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures
Cover crops could be considered the backbone of any annual cropping system that seeks to be sustainable. In this…
Long-term Organic Farming Impacts on Soil Fertility
Supplying adequate nitrogen (N) to organic crops is challenging. Our research team is developing a system to grow…
Developing "Organic-Ready" Maize Populations with Gametophytic Incompatibility: Year IV
Maize (corn) is an incredibly productive and profitable crop that works well in organic crop rotations in many…
"Contamination Avoidance and Testing Protocols” Project
The Contamination Avoidance and Testing Protocols Project's primary objective is twofold. It seeks to limit transgenic…
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.…