Intercropping to Create Local Refuge for Natural Enemies of Arthropod Pests: Flowers and Birds in Organic Agroecosystems
Farmer surveys conducted during the first year of a multi-year research program investigating the diversity and…
Investigations into the Ecology of Microtheca ochroloma and Control Methods for Organic Farmers
The original objectives of the project were as follows: 1. To determine if beetles remain active into summer if…
Intercropping with Resistant Varieties for Management of Plant Diseases in Organic Tomato Production
The objectives of this research were to: 1) Evaluate susceptibility to early blight in 16 heirloom and modern…
Participatory Evaluation of Organic Production System in Southwestern Louisiana
Several researchers (Francis et al., 1990; Murray and Butler, 1994; Poudel et al., 2000) have suggested farmer…
New cover crops and cover crop management for organic vegetable producers in Maryland (yr. 1)
This project was designed to provide the organic farmers with information they are seeking and have requested,…
Conservation tillage and cover crop systems for organic processing tomato production (Year 2)
Organic tomato farming needs lots of nitrogen. Cover crops help, but usual methods using tillage can hurt the soil.…
Development of Wheat Varieties For Organic Farmers
From the mid-1950’s on, most wheat in the U.S. has been grown in and bred for high-input, traditional agricultural…
Targeted Mowing as a Weed Management Method Increasing Allelopathy in Winter Rye
Winter rye (Secale cereale L.) is an outstanding cover crop in its suppression of early season weeds. This…
Shade-Covered High Tunnels for Summer Production of Lettuce and Leafy Greens
Most varieties of greens do not grow throughout the market season in the Midwest because of the 85-degree-plus…
Using High-residue Cover Crop Mulch for Weed Management In Organic No-till Potato Production Systems
The overall goals of this project are to (1) optimize potato yield without using chemical herbicides or…