Discover an effective ecological management approach for controlling field bindweed. This comprehensive plan combines multiple strategies for persistent application, ultimately enhancing weed management efforts and improving agricultural outcomes.

Explore this NIFA ORG project on managing field bindweed with moth larvae.

This resource discusses field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), a widespread noxious weed affecting agriculture across all 50 US states. It's commonly found in various environments, posing significant challenges to crop production and land management.

Explore this informative primer on soil microbes in organic cropping systems. This factsheet covers the role of microbes, the importance of microbial diversity, and how to assess soil microbial status.

Oregon's unique semi-Mediterranean climate supports olive cultivation. The OSU Olea Research Project, initiated in 2017, aids growers by focusing on propagation, cultivar evaluation, and orchard establishment tailored for cold tolerance in Oregon.

This resource provides essential guidance for organic tomato growers on disease management, including crop rotation and sanitation. A comprehensive list of fungicides and their efficacy is included to aid in effective disease control.

Spinach is a vital crop, with 30 million tons produced globally, yet there are challenges to spinach seed production that growers should be familiar with. Learn more in this factsheet!

This factsheet covers the key roles that microbes play in nutrient cycling and plant growth, and how managing both beneficial and pathogenic microbes is challenging for optimal crop performance.

Learn about ground beetles, vital predators in agriculture that number close to 40,000 species globally. They control insect pests both as adults and larvae, making them essential allies for farmers and researchers in sustainable pest management.

Discover optimal arthropod management at Phil Foster Ranches, leveraging 25 years of yield data and 18 years of field scouting. Utilize archived records to inform decisions for effective, eco-friendly pest management.

Explore eight introductory pollination guides for vegetable crops to assist in directed plant breeding. Available in PDF, PowerPoint, and now in French, these resources offer essential techniques for controlled pollination.

This article explores compost extract's definitions, relevance to organic production, and findings from a study on its biological and chemical characteristics, highlighting variability and challenges in assessing the effectiveness of specific compost extracts.