Fungi, Predatory Mites and Guardian Plants for Thrips IPM in Organic Greenhouse Ornamentals
This project evaluates, for a second year, a novel approach for integrated pest management (IPM) of western flower…
Finding cost-effective weed and nutrient management practices in organic pear orchards
Weed control and nutrient management are major challenges in organic orchards and are closely interconnected. Methods…
Identification of Superior Cover Crop Varieties for Organic Seed Production in the Maritime Northwest
In recent years, the demand for cover crop seed has grown alongside the rise in organic and sustainable farming. This…
Integrating Bats into Organic Pest Management
Organic farming involves establishing a production system that is in harmony with other natural cycles. One…
Investigating the effects of shade canopy management on natural enemies, pests, plant damage and yield in organic coffee plantations
Many conservation organizations and ecologists have promoted organic shade coffee farming as a direction towards…
Hops Show Potential as Complement to Orchard Systems: Adapting Organic Apple Practices for Great Lakes Region Organic Hops Production
The high value of organic hops, which can reach up to $10,000 per acre in gross revenue, makes them an attractive crop…
Investigating the Use of Buckwheat Strips to Attract Beneficial Insects for the Management of Colorado Potato Beetle
Organic farming focuses on systems, where ecological elements are interconnected to create a successful farm.…
Developing an organic commercial production system for the Goji berry
Small organic farms in the United States experience a number of economic pressures including high costs of labor,…
Nebraska NRCS Training Boosts Farmer Enrollees in EQIP Organic Initiative
This project was designed to address an unmet need: to provide training in organic practices to USDA Natural…
Field Days for Women Organic Farmers: A Success Story
Many women prefer women-only learning environments. In response, the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Small…