Seed Increase Trials Lead to Release of Promising New Disease-Resistant Varieties
The main purpose of our project was to deliver the results of several years of organic vegetable breeding to the…
Enhancing biological control of insect pests using flowering intercrops in wine grape ecosystems
The ongoing project aims to evaluate habitat management strategies to create cost-effective biological control options…
Biological Mediation of Apple Replant Disease in Organic Apple Orchards
Apple replant disease is a significant barrier to organic orchard production systems. This disease is believed to arise…
Harnessing Aphid Alarm Pheromone to Rid Broccoli Heads of Aphids
The purpose of this project was to find a way to make aphid-infested broccoli heads marketable by inducing the…
Integrating songbird conservation and insect pest management in organic California vineyards
By establishing nest boxes in vineyards, organic growers can create suitable breeding habitats for native songbird…
Crop Planning for Organic Vegetable Growers: An Organic Production Guide for Canadian Growers
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) has established a strong reputation for producing practical, high-quality guides for…
Developing Web Resources for Organic Production in High Tunnels
Organic producers are relying increasingly on high tunnels (unheated poly-covered greenhouse structures) for season…
Fish Extracts for Integrated Disease, Insect, and Fertility Management in Organic Blueberries in the Southeastern U.S.
The purpose of this project is to develop a system for disease, insect, and nutrient management in organic…
Midwest Breeding Project Aims for Cold-Tolerant Sweet Corn
In the upper Midwest, fresh market sweet corn is an important part of many diversified organic vegetable…
Study Helps Steer Organic Rice Producers to New & Effective Fertilizers
Organic rice is cultivated on 14,000 hectares in the U.S., with California as the top producer, growing 6,000 hectares…