This guidebook, produced by Cornell University, provides practical strategies for establishing soybeans in a rolled cereal rye cover crop without conventional tillage, aiming to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and lower labor and fuel costs. It covers system planning, cover crop management, roller-crimper use, and no-till planting techniques, while also addressing challenges and adaptive decision-making for successful organic production.

Discover how to effectively measure pasture dry matter with Sarah Flack's video guide. Learn to use a pasture stick for optimal grazing management in northern Vermont, enhancing your organic certification practices. Ideal for farmers and researchers.

This article, published by Cornell University, highlights current research on weed management in organic no-till soybean systems. Focusing on the "many little hammers" approach, which combines multiple weed management strategies to target weeds at different stages, this research provides key insights into how to establish sustainable, effective weed management in organic soybean systems.

Discover essential insights from Sarah Flack in this eOrganic Dairy Team video, where she demonstrates calculating paddock size and stocking rates to optimize pasture management for organic dairy farms. A valuable resource for farmers and researchers alike!

This article, published by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides guidance on how to successfully terminate winter cover crops in the Northeast region of the United States. Strategies include early termination, harvesting or grazing as forage, planting directly into living cover crops, rolling and crimping, or harvesting for grain, seed, or straw.

Discover how to create a grazing map essential for USDA National Organic Program compliance. Join Sarah Flack in this eOrganic dairy video to learn about the Access to Pasture rule and Pasture Practice Standard.

This guidebook, produced by the University of California, Davis, provides information on how to produce organic alfalfa hay. It provides guidance on topics including cultivar selection, land preparation, managing crop nutrients/fertility, as well as strategies for managing insect pests, weeds, and diseases.

This resource offers valuable insights and tools for farmers and researchers to enhance agricultural practices, improve crop yields, and promote sustainable farming methods, ultimately contributing to food security and environmental stewardship.

This guidebook, produced by the University of California Cooperative Extension, presents detailed sample budgets and production practices for organic alfalfa hay production systems in California. It outlines typical costs for labor, equipment, and materials, and provides a practical framework for estimating returns and making informed production and budgeting decisions within organic systems.

Join us to explore insights from a valuable webinar held on March 12, 2016, designed for farmers and researchers. Discover key topics that can enhance agricultural practices and research methodologies.

This factsheet, produced by the University of Massachusetts Fruit Advisor, provides practical guidance on managing an organic apple orchard, outlining NOP-compliant cultural practices and providing sample spray schedules to help growers manage weeds, insect pests, and diseases.

Join this workshop on cover crop methods, including aerial seeding and no-till vs tillage. Access session recordings for valuable insights and tips to enhance soil health for better farming practices and research outcomes.