Plant diseases cost the temperate and tropical fruit industry billions of dollars in crop losses each year. Organic fruit growers need innovative options for the control of fungal diseases. Certified organic plant essential oils (EOs) may have the potential as a pest management tool in the production and post-harvest period of various fruit crops as they act on a broad spectrum of plant diseases and are safe for the environment and human consumption.

Looking for suppliers for OMRI-approved pesticides; organic dry or liquid fertilizers, potting mix, and cover crop seeds; or compost in South Carolina? You’ve come to the right place! This tool, produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, allows South Carolina growers to search for organic inputs by region, product, and brand.

For those transitioning to organic farming, it can be difficult to know how to meet the federal organic standards without access to the same toolkit they used while practicing conventional farming. Join moderator Chris Boomsma in this last installment of a four part series on transitioning to organic farming, where we discuss tips and trends to organically manage soil health, fertility, and biology.

This report, produced by the USDA Economic Research Service, analyzes current trends in domestic and global organic production, U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives to remove barriers to transition, imports and exports, price premiums relative to conventional commodities, and value of retail sales.

In this webinar, put together by Albert Lea Seed, Ryan Koory, Vice President Economist for Agriculture at Argus Media, provides a comprehensive market review of U.S. organic commodities, highlighting key price movements and supply-demand dynamics. He also offers a forward-looking perspective on market and price risks for the upcoming year, helping producers and buyers navigate uncertainty and plan strategically.

Farmer surveys conducted during the first year of a multi-year research program investigating the diversity and utilization of North-central Florida farmlands by birds demonstrated a great interest by organic producers in the potential impa…

High tunnel production requires careful management of temperature, humidity, and intensive crop rotations, and can entail new soil, nutrient, pest, and disease management issues. This University of Florida-led project conducted field station and on-farm research into management of the physical environment, crops, nutrients, soil health, pests, and diseases in organic high tunnel vegetable production in the Southern region.

This tool, produced by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, was designed to help livestock producers locate farms/businesses that sell organic or non-GMO feed and organic hay in the Carolinas.

This USDA Agricultural Marketing Service factsheet explains the Origin of Livestock final rule, which revises organic regulations governing the one-time transition of dairy animals into organic production. It clarifies transition practices for new and existing operations, standardizes certification requirements across producers, and aims to promote fair competition in the organic dairy market.

In this webinar, produced by the Foundation for Agricultural and Rural Resources Management and Sustainability (FARRMS), hear from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF), the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and two organic farmers about the Organic Systems Plan and free resources available to farmers who are exploring, transitioning to, or deepening their commitment to organic production.

The original objectives of the project were as follows: 1. To determine if beetles remain active into summer if crucifers are present under field conditions. 2. To determine if initial infestation of M. ochroloma arise from within the field…

Explore biological control of weeds using compost extracts to enhance soil health, minimize crop losses, and promote diverse microorganisms, benefiting both farmers and researchers in sustainable agriculture practices.