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Including Oats in Organic Poultry Diets

Oats are a nutritious resource for various applications in a poultry diet. This short factsheet explains some of the different oat options…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Including Oats in Organic Poultry Diets

Oats are a nutritious resource for various applications in a poultry diet. This short factsheet explains some of the different oat options that exist for growers.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Livestock Feeding
Crop/Livestock Type: Chicken, Oat, Turkey

Including Pearl Millet in Organic Poultry Diets

Discover pearl millet's potential as a resilient grain crop with improved hybrids offering higher yields and disease resistance, making it a valuable…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Including Pearl Millet in Organic Poultry Diets

Discover pearl millet's potential as a resilient grain crop with improved hybrids offering higher yields and disease resistance, making it a valuable addition to poultry diets and a viable option for diverse growing conditions.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Livestock Feeding
Crop/Livestock Type: Chicken, Millet, Turkey

What is the Microbiome and Why is it Important for Organic Livestock Production?

Explore the Five-Point Mastitis Control Plan and its limitations for organic dairy producers. Discover innovative microbiome solutions to enhance udder health and…

Factsheet/Guidebook

What is the Microbiome and Why is it Important for Organic Livestock Production?

Explore the Five-Point Mastitis Control Plan and its limitations for organic dairy producers. Discover innovative microbiome solutions to enhance udder health and productivity, addressing the costly challenge of mastitis in dairy farming.

Source: eOrganic
Keywords: Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Cattle

Use of Chemically- and Microbially-Designed Compost Extracts for Managing Weeds

This article explores how designed compost extracts can effectively manage weed biomass, improve soil physical properties, and enhance crop yield based on…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Use of Chemically- and Microbially-Designed Compost Extracts for Managing Weeds

This article explores how designed compost extracts can effectively manage weed biomass, improve soil physical properties, and enhance crop yield based on research conducted during the fall of 2016. A valuable resource for farmers and researchers.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Soil Health, Weed Management
Crop/Livestock Type: Cabbage, Lettuce, Turnip

Strategies for Combating Drought, Flooding, and Nutrient Loss

Explore insights from experts in California, Vermont, and Illinois on how organic farming methods can combat the challenges of drought, unpredictable weather,…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Strategies for Combating Drought, Flooding, and Nutrient Loss

Explore insights from experts in California, Vermont, and Illinois on how organic farming methods can combat the challenges of drought, unpredictable weather, and toxic runoff, all exacerbated by climate change. Essential resource for farmers and researchers.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Soil Health, Climate Solutions, Crop Nutrient Management

3 Ways to Monitor Insect Populations on Your Farm

This resource provides farmers and researchers with effective methods for trapping and identifying pests and beneficial insects, highlighting the benefits of insectary…

Factsheet/Guidebook

3 Ways to Monitor Insect Populations on Your Farm

This resource provides farmers and researchers with effective methods for trapping and identifying pests and beneficial insects, highlighting the benefits of insectary strips for organic pest management and offering scouting techniques for monitoring insect populations.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Insect/Pest Management

How to Plant Insectary Strips and Which Plants to Use

Discover how pesticide-free habitats, particularly flowering insectary strips, can support beneficial insects and help manage striped cucumber beetle populations. This resource offers…

Factsheet/Guidebook

How to Plant Insectary Strips and Which Plants to Use

Discover how pesticide-free habitats, particularly flowering insectary strips, can support beneficial insects and help manage striped cucumber beetle populations. This resource offers valuable insights for farmers and researchers focused on sustainable agricultural practices.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Conservation and Habitat, Insect/Pest Management

Reducing Compaction in Organic No-Till Vegetable Production

Explore innovative reduced tillage practices to combat soil compaction in organic vegetable production, enhancing soil health and crop yields. Discover the benefits…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Reducing Compaction in Organic No-Till Vegetable Production

Explore innovative reduced tillage practices to combat soil compaction in organic vegetable production, enhancing soil health and crop yields. Discover the benefits of using plant roots and deep zone tillage for sustainable farming.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Soil Health, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Radish, Squash

Assessing Cover Crop Biomass and Roller Crimper Technology for Sustainable Weed Management in Coastal California Vegetable Systems

This study evaluates the use of cover-crop based no-till systems with a roller crimper as a sustainable strategy for managing weeds in…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Assessing Cover Crop Biomass and Roller Crimper Technology for Sustainable Weed Management in Coastal California Vegetable Systems

This study evaluates the use of cover-crop based no-till systems with a roller crimper as a sustainable strategy for managing weeds in irrigated vegetable production systems in southern California. By highlighting the ecological and economic benefits of roller crimper systems, this research provides valuable insights for farmers seeking to adopt sustainable, no-till vegetable production practices in the region.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Weed Management, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Pumpkin

Integrated Disease Management Strategy to Enhance Microgreen Production in Regenerative Organic Systems

This study explores biological disease control methods, including RootShield+ and UV-C, to optimize microgreen yield and growth. It highlights effective strategies against…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Integrated Disease Management Strategy to Enhance Microgreen Production in Regenerative Organic Systems

This study explores biological disease control methods, including RootShield+ and UV-C, to optimize microgreen yield and growth. It highlights effective strategies against soil-borne pathogens, crucial for farmers and researchers in organic microgreen production.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Disease Management, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Broccoli, Microgreen

How to Innoculate Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Farm

Discover the Rodale Institute's On-Farm AM Fungus Inoculum Production System, developed with USDA-ARS. Learn cost-effective methods and essential features to maximize mycorrhizae…

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How to Innoculate Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Farm

Discover the Rodale Institute's On-Farm AM Fungus Inoculum Production System, developed with USDA-ARS. Learn cost-effective methods and essential features to maximize mycorrhizae benefits for farmers through our years of research and trials.

Source: Rodale Institute
Keywords: Soil Health, Cropping Systems

Cover Crops in Organic Systems: California

Discover this essential guide on using NRCS to implement cover crops on your organic California farm. Funded by SARE, it offers valuable…

Factsheet/Guidebook

Cover Crops in Organic Systems: California

Discover this essential guide on using NRCS to implement cover crops on your organic California farm. Funded by SARE, it offers valuable insights on conservation practices to enhance soil health and boost productivity.

Source: SARE
Keywords: Soil Health, Conservation and Habitat, Cropping Systems
Crop/Livestock Type: Crimson Clover, Hairy Vetch, Rye, Sudangrass, Winter Pea

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