Discover sustainable practices to enhance soil quality and crop yields. Our resource highlights the importance of healthy soils, cover crops, and smart tillage for growing organic food, benefiting both farmers and researchers alike.

Organic soybeans can be a profitable option for Iowa farmers. This guide covers key aspects of growing them, including insights into the market, tips for preparing your land, best practices for planting and managing weeds, and advice on harvesting and planning for future crops.

To succeed in organic farming, it's crucial to focus on building and maintaining healthy soil. This guide covers everything you need to know, including effective crop rotations, the right soil amendments, and strategies for improving soil health. It also delves into carbon sequestration, the philosophies behind organic agriculture, and relevant field research to support your efforts.

This guide explores tools and techniques to manage weeds without using synthetic chemicals. You'll learn about different weed control strategies and their benefits for maintaining healthy soil, helping you choose the best approach for your organic farm.

Whether you're just starting out or have been growing organic apples for years, this guide offers practical advice for managing common challenges like insect pests, diseases, and weeds. It also provides valuable insights into marketing your apples, helping you find the best opportunities to sell your produce.

Over the last two decades, the demand for organic produce has soared. This guide will help you get started with growing organic vegetables by covering essential topics such as effective composting methods, strategies for managing pests, and techniques for controlling diseases. Whether you're new to organic farming or looking to refine your practices, you'll find practical tips to boost your success.

This guide will show you how to integrate organic agriculture and sustainable practices into your crops and livestock to thrive in the growing local food market. Discover strategies for enhancing your local food production and contributing to a more sustainable agriculture system.

This guide provides in-depth information on organic agriculture, covering everything from its history and legal requirements to the practical aspects of labeling, marketing, and managing pests and weeds. It also includes two detailed field examples: one on organic soybean production and another on organic apple farming. Whether you're looking to understand the basics or dive into specific crop management, this resource offers valuable insights and practical tips.

When moving away from the traditional corn-soybean rotation, it's important for both landowners and tenants to ask key questions to find a fair crop share lease. This resource provides guidance so that both parties receive equitable returns, regardless of the farming system.

This publication focuses on enterprise budgets for organic growers, showcasing a four-year crop rotation that includes corn, soybeans, oats with alfalfa, and a second year of alfalfa. These budgets help farmers and researchers plan for profitable organic production.

Choosing which organic crops to grow and setting the right prices can be challenging, especially with uncertain markets. This publication guides farmers and researchers on how to adapt enterprise budgets specifically for organic crops.

Most organic farmers use crop rotations, composting, and cover crops. This guide helps farmers implement these practices to meet certification standards and ensure long-term sustainability.