Domestic dry bean production greatly declined in the early 20th century due to the bean common mosaic virus and white mold. Plant breeding and cultivar developments have helped address production issues. This study evaluated several dry bean cultivars in field trials across four states, as well as in-person surveys to determine consumer preferences for different dry bean cultivars.

This factsheet highlights best practices, buyer perspectives, and market resources for producers engaging organic dairy buyers.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about the agronomic services provided by ag advisors, recordkeeping and certification services, perspectives from working ag advisors, and business models for ag advising.

In this webinar, plant breeders will discuss how they are meeting the many challenges involved in breeding organic tomato varieties capable of resisting disease, sustaining high yields, and maintaining good flavor. Presenters will discuss some of the lessons they've learned and strategies they are using to overcome these challenges as part of a USDA OREI-funded Tomato Organic Management and Improvement Project.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Audrey Kolde sits down with colleagues Ann Baier and Andrew Coggins to discuss the initial steps in obtaining organic certification.

There is an ever-increasing need for sources of organic seed and an interest by farmers and seed companies to build a local and regional supply of seed. This project addresses that need, and builds on a collaborative project conducted by No…

Winter cover crops can provide significant soil health benefits and serve as an important source of forage for livestock during colder months. This study, conducted by the University of Minnesota, evaluated the interacting effects of winter cover crops and cattle grazing on soil fertility and soil enzyme activity in an organic corn-soybean system.

This guide, produced with the Chesapeake Grain Alliance, covers organic grain marketing in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, connecting regional growers with buyer contacts and market development considerations and resources.

Crop insurance can be a confusing program for organic farmers. In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about: the organic crop insurance cycle (from application to claim), crop insurance programs (i.e., revenue protection, livestock, hail), coverage limitations and practice restrictions, benefits unique to organic producers, and the role of crop insurance agents.

This keynote video discusses profitability planning, marketing, and value-adding ventures, as well as farm diversification strategies for organic grain producers looking to build resilient, less conventional, higher-margin farm business models.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski discusses the climate benefits of certified organic production systems with Dr. Amber Sciligo, Director of Science Programs at The Organic Center.

Can Organic Garlic Seed Stock Be Created Disease-Free From the Production of Garlic Bulbils? Serious diseases of garlic have been imported from foreign sources and are now widespread within the US and Canada. Stem and Bulb Nematode (Ditylen…