Intermediate wheatgrass (IWG), commonly referred to as 'Kernza,' is the first perennial grain crop to be grown commercially in the United States. In recent years, it has gained attention for its potential as an environmentally sustainable, dual-purpose (grain and forage) crop. This study, conducted by Cornell University, evaluated grain/straw yields, fertility, and weed dynamics for Kernza and hard red winter wheat when grown independently and when intercropped with a medium red clover.

This guidebook covers organic grain markets, featuring farmer and buyer perspectives on return on investment, market landscape trends, and strategies for engaging organic grain buyers.

This free, 10-minute self-assessment tool helps farmers evaluate their readiness for USDA organic certification under the crops scope. It covers eight key areas: farm parcels, record keeping, soil and water management, seeds and planting stock, pest management, inputs and equipment, harvest and transport, and handling — giving producers a clear picture of where they stand before pursuing certification.

This article and short video are for farmers curious about transitioning to organic agriculture, covering the purpose and process of organic transition, certification requirements, and available resources to support the transition journey and decision.

In this podcast episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis is joined by Shawn Lucas, an assistant professor of organic agriculture at Kentucky State University. In addition to discussing specific crops, Mike and Shawn talk about the timing of planting cover crops and the benefits they can bring to a farmer’s bottom line.

NOFA/Mass proposes to publish over 100 online searchable articles on 12 topics relating to organic production and marketing. The topics are: Raising Organic Cucurbits Growing Organic Potatoes Organic Minor Fruit Climate Change and Organic F…

Seedcorn maggot (Delia platura) is an economically important early-season insect pest of corn and soybean in the United States. Organic growers are in search of effective strategies for mitigating crop risk from seedcorn maggots. This study assessed the effects of cash crop planting date, cover crop mixture, and tillage on the emergence of seedcorn maggots in Pennsylvania during (1) the transitional period from conventional to organic production, and (2) following organic certification.

This resource explains how farmers can protect themselves from bankruptcy "clawback" demands on payments they've already received from buyers, covering both legal defenses and preventive steps like state indemnity funds and liens.

Veggie Compass is a decision support tool to help diversified vegetable farmers understand their costs of production and evaluate profitability by crop and market channel. It enables farmers to make decisions to adjust prices, reduce costs, shift market channel focus, reduce or drop unprofitable products, and expand production of their most profitable ventures based on their own farm data.

Farm Commons' Rachel Armstrong joins the Organic Farmers Association to discuss how a buyer's bankruptcy can devastate a farmer's business, sharing proactive tools farmers can use to avoid clawback notices and disputes.

Join Dr. Ashley Jernigan, Professor at Virginia Tech, for an engaging discussion about microarthropods and their role in agriculture. Learn about how microarthropods can impact crop production by influencing nutrient cycling & acquisition and how different organic fertilizers may impact microarthropod populations.

Summary Coordinator: John Tooker, Pennsylvania State University Project location: Russel Larson Agricultural Research Center, Rock Springs, PA Organic growers rely on natural processes to help manage their crops. For pest management, grower…