Despite organic commodity sales having increased in recent years, organic pig production has experienced a decline in the United States. Why? Join Dr. Yuzhi Li from the University of Minnesota for a webinar about organic pig production. She will discuss challenges in organic pig production (including parasites, pre-weaning mortality, and costs of feed and bedding), as well as economic opportunities.

This episode of Voices from the Field is the first of a two-part conversation with organic farming pioneer and founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition Michael O’Gorman. In this part of the conversation, he and NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis talk about Michael’s history and how good planning and record keeping can help farmers cope with rising prices for inputs and supplies.

The goal of this project is to breed disease-resistant heirloom-quality tomatoes, particularly those resistant to late blight and various other diseases. Ten premier heirloom tomato varieties—red, pink, black, orange, and paste types—have a…

Kaolin clay is an organic pesticide known to be effective against multiple pests. It works by creating a particle film that coats plant surfaces, discouraging movement by insect pests across foliage or fruit surfaces. This study evaluated the efficacy of kaolin clay to control western grape leafhopper populations in winegrapes, as well as its potential to reduce sunburn.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about profitability and marketing practices for organic field crops. The course will cover: dynamics of the organic marketplace; marketing strategies for organic field crops; profitability considerations for organic producers; and the economics of transitioning to organic.

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.

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.

This episode of Voices from the Field is the second part of a conversation between NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mike Lewis and Michael O’ Gorman, an organic farming pioneer and founder of the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Mike and Michael talk about mitigating risk in tomato crop and general ag operations.

Peer learning helps farmers put knowledge into action. Studies repeatedly demonstrate that farmers consider other farmers their best sources of information and guidance. Farmers want to hear firsthand how other farmers make decisions and im…

Blueberries are an important berry crop in the United States, with much of the national production occurring in the Pacific Northwest, where soils are acidic and organic matter content high. Recent research has investigated the ability of soil amendments to improve the suitability of sandier soils for organic blueberry production. This Oregon study evaluated the impact of several organic amendments on soil health indicators and microbial community structure.

In this free online course prepared by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), learn about pest and disease management strategies in organic field crops. The course will cover: the importance of healthy agroecosystems for pest/disease control; crop rotation strategies; rules and regulations for pest management in organic production; and more.

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.