Explore sustainable organic dairy farming by viewing it as an interconnected ecosystem. Focus on soil health, livestock vitality, and overall farm diversity to enhance quality and improve the lives of farm families.

Explore the USDA's National Organic Program guidelines for transitioning to organic dairy production, detailing essential areas to consider, along with necessary time and investment for meeting certification requirements. A valuable resource for farmers and researchers alike.

Healthy soil is vital for successful farming, especially in organic systems. Generations of farmers emphasize 'feeding the soil' with manure and crop residues to sustain productive fields and ensure nutritious crops for livestock and people.

Explore strategies to extend grazing season by 60-90 days through stockpiling cool-season forages and utilizing fall-growing forage crops, reducing reliance on stored feeds amidst rising grain, fuel, and forage costs.

Explore effective cover crop management and starter fertilizer strategies to enhance organic no-till corn yields. This resource highlights weed control, nitrogen availability, and the benefits of using cereal and legume mixtures for optimal production.

Discover how Rodale Institute's greenhouse studies since 2015 are breeding crops for weed tolerance. Explore the potential of biotic stress exposure to enhance plant performance and improve agricultural resilience against competition from weeds.

This article explores how designed compost extracts can effectively manage weed biomass, improve soil physical properties, and enhance crop yield based on research conducted during the fall of 2016. A valuable resource for farmers and researchers.

Explore insights from experts in California, Vermont, and Illinois on how organic farming methods can combat the challenges of drought, unpredictable weather, and toxic runoff, all exacerbated by climate change. Essential resource for farmers and researchers.

Discover how reduced-tillage practices enhance nutrient quality in winter squash. This research trial with Quiet Creek Farm demonstrates improved levels of key nutrients, benefiting both small and large-scale growers.

This resource provides farmers and researchers with effective methods for trapping and identifying pests and beneficial insects, highlighting the benefits of insectary strips for organic pest management and offering scouting techniques for monitoring insect populations.

Discover how pesticide-free habitats, particularly flowering insectary strips, can support beneficial insects and help manage striped cucumber beetle populations. This resource offers valuable insights for farmers and researchers focused on sustainable agricultural practices.

This resource details research from Rodale Institute (2015-2018) on using flowering insectary strips to manage striped cucumber beetles and employing roller crimpers for weed control in organic farming without tillage or plastic.