Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) is a common type of bacteria found in raw poultry meat and eggs that can cause food poisoning in humans. SE can be transmitted directly from an infected hen to her eggs. In this study, researchers evaluated several organic-compliant eggshell surface treatments for SE management, including a peracetic acid (PAA) sanitizer and two probiotic treatments.

This Rodale Institute research summary summarizes a 2021–2024 study on organic hemp–barley rotations, comparing tillage methods, legume cover crops, and nitrogen rates. It covers effects on hemp establishment, hemp and barley yields, nitrogen supply, and soil health indicators.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about managing soil health and fertility in organic field crops commonly grown in the northern tier of the U.S. The course will cover: soil health fundamentals; organic fertility management strategies; allowed fertility inputs; crop rotation strategies; and more.

Curious about fiber flax and its potential to reshape the textile industry? Join the Rodale Institute for a webinar to learn more about the PA Flax Project and the fundamentals of growing fiber flax organically. This conversation will cover the agronomy of fiber flax, from its growth cycle and role in crop rotations to fields preparation, seeding strategies, and weed management.

Living mulches offer potential for weed management in low or no till systems. In this episode of the Field, Lab, Earth Podcast, University of Wisconsin's Ben Brockmueller discusses cover crop management in corn as a means of weed suppression.

In 2017, a participatory action research team from the University of Vermont initiated a study to identify the underlying causes of the annual food insecurity faced by families belonging to an organic coffee cooperative. The research reveal…

Kernza, also known as intermediate wheatgrass, is an emerging, dual-purpose (grain/forage) perennial grain crop. In this study, researchers from seven states (spanning the Great Plains, Midwest, and Northeast regions of the U.S) assessed the impacts of Kernza forage harvest strategy and timing on Kernza forage and grain yield.

This summary from the Rodale Institute highlights research assessing the effects of tillage, cover crop, and nitrogen (N) rate on industrial hemp fiber yield, N concentrations in leaf and stalk, and mechanical performance under regenerative organic conditions.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about weed control strategies for organic field crops commonly grown in the northern tier of the U.S. The course covers: strategies to prevent weed emergence; cultural and mechanical control strategies; and more.

The Science-Based Targets Initiative is the leading framework for corporate climate action, used by over 10,000 companies globally, including some of the world’s biggest dairy brands. Join the Rodale Institute for a discussion on the feasibility of SBTI climate targets for the organic dairy industry, using data from the organic yogurt company Painterland Sisters as an example.

Recent years have seen an explosion of new soil health tests, measuring a wide variety of indicators that depend on the activity of soil microorganisms. In this episode of Voices from the Field, Mike Morris, NCAT’s Southwest Regional Director, talks with Dr. Barbara Bellows, soil scientist at the Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research, about her new ATTRA publication, Soil Health Indicators and Tests.

Farmers and agricultural professionals have great interest in exploiting beneficial soil organisms, especially in organic systems with their focus on soil health and reliance on natural cycles to manage plant health and pests. Endophytes ar…