While a variety of species are used as cover crops, cereal species are among the most popular across U.S. cropping systems due to their predictable agronomic characteristics, high biomass production, and weed-suppressive capabilities. This study evaluated winter wheat, barley, and triticale as winter cover crops in a dry bean production system.

This manual is an educational resource and introduction to handling, storing and selling organic products in the United States, and is designed to provide insight on how to protect the organic integrity of the products through retail channels.

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.

Farm Pulse is self-guided online course from UW-Madison Extension that helps farmers explore financial statements and strategic management, teaching them how to evaluate their finances and take the pulse of their business and goals.

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.

This final research report is from OFRF and Anthony Reyes of Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center. It highlights farmer-led research conducted to investigate the effect of seeding rate on cover crop performance in western Washington.

Weed management, soil health, and nutritional quality of organically produced foods are among the highest priority organic research topics according to organic farmers across the US, and abundant peer-reviewed research supports these perspe…

Organic vegetable growers in Alaska face significant production challenges, given the state’s extremely short growing season. This study evaluated cover cropping as a viable management practice for Alaskan vegetable growers, assessing the performance of several cool- and warm-season cover crop mixes on weed suppression and soil health in subsequent brassica crop growing seasons.

This facsheet highlights key takeaways and buyer information from the 2025 High Plains Organic Conference, covering organic grain and livestock marketing considerations specific to producers in the High Plains region of the country.

Three farmers share their efforts and journey marketing a diverse grain rotation, from direct-to-consumer sales to wholesale buyers and beyond, offering practical perspectives on diversifying organic grain marketing channels and strategies.

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.

In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agricultural and Natural Resource Economist Jeff Schahczenski talks with Aria McLauchlan and Harley Cross about how to measure the impact that soil health practices can have in mitigating the impacts of weather and climate disruption.