This factsheet explains how marketing/bargaining cooperatives differ from typical grain elevators and how cooperative marketing can strengthen organic grain sales.

Creeping perennial weeds such as Canada thistle and field bindweed play by completely different rules than most weeds, and in organic systems, managing them is less about control and more about learning to live with them strategically. In this webinar, Dr. Pat Carr and Will Glazik talk about how to manage perennial weeds in organic grain rotations.

Worksheets and calculators are useful tools for making projections of future income and expenses for various value-added enterprises. The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) has compiled budgeting tools for an array of crops (grain/field crops, vegetables, berries) and livestock production systems to project costs and returns for your business.

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.

Soil tarping is the practice of covering soil with plastic tarps over the winter or in early spring (prior to cash crop planting) to reduce erosion, minimize nutrient leaching, and kill soilborne pathogens, weed seedlings, and weed seeds in the soil. This study, conducted by South Dakota State University, evaluated the impacts of soil solarization (using clear tarps) and occultation (using opaque tarps) on soil health metrics.

This project was designed to address an unmet need: to provide training in organic practices to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff to help implement new provisions contained in the 2008 Farm Bill. These new provisions…

This article explains how bills of lading and shipping contracts assign liability, and how to proactively prevent disputes.

If NRCS programs feel confusing or intimidating, you’re not alone. In this Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) call series episode, Sam Tilton talks with Thomas Manley to unpack the cost-share opportunities available to organic grain farmers—and explain how good conservation planning can strengthen an operation long after the contract ends.

The FoodSearcher Tool, developed by the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) and MarketMaker, is the newest installment in a national database that connects farmers with retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs, and consumers. Whether you are a producer looking to reach new markets or a buyer wanting to connect with local or specialty suppliers, this tool is a must-have resource.

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.

Production and acreage of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) boomed in the US after its legalization in 2018, and many producers are interested in growing this crop for its uses in industries such as human and animal food, construction, and textiles. However, many knowledge gaps and barriers still exist in regards to production, processing, and supply chains. This study conducted a national survey and focus groups to identify resource needs and barriers in the US hemp market.

Organic producers are relying increasingly on high tunnels (unheated poly-covered greenhouse structures) for season extension and crop protection. Organic production in high tunnels is significantly different compared to organic field produ…