Traits and Underlying Genetics Important for Low-Input Organic Sorghum Production
Project OverviewSorghum is a warm-season cereal crop that can be grown for grain, animal feed, and value-added products…
Efficacy and Cost of Four Plant-Derived, Natural Herbicides for Certified Organic Agriculture
Project OverviewWeed management poses a significant challenge for organic producers. While several organic herbicides…
Probiotic Application Reduces Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination in Layer Hatching Eggs and Embryos
Project OverviewSalmonella Enteritidis (SE) is a common type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning and intestinal…
Forage Harvest Management Impacts “Kernza” Intermediate Wheatgrass Productivity Across North America
Project OverviewKernza, also known as intermediate wheatgrass, is an emerging perennial grain crop. Not only are…
Intestinal Roundworm Infection in Organic and Alternative Swine Farms in the U.S.A
Project OverviewDisease management can be a challenge for organic swine producers. Unlike conventional producers,…
Protective Row Covers for Management of Flea Beetles in Organic Eggplant Production in the Southeastern US
Project OverviewFlea beetles are a major insect pest of eggplants. They cause damage by feeding on leaves, often…
Nematode Community Structures in Different Deciduous Tree Fruits and Grape in Colorado and Impact of Organic Peach and Apple Production Practices
Project OverviewNematodes are an important, yet frequently misunderstood, component of healthy, living soils. They can…
Quantifying and Comparing Crop Water Productivity in Organic vs. Conventional Iceberg Lettuce
Project OverviewWater management is essential for producing high-quality vegetables. In hot, arid regions where water…
How Cover Crop Mixtures of Different Diversity and Fertilization Approaches Affect Organic Vegetable In-Season Growth in Florida
Project OverviewNutrient management is an important component of building healthy soils. Organic fertilizers, many of…
Evaluating Management Practices for Controlling Blossom-End Rot and Other Blemishes in Dry-Farmed Tomato
Project OverviewDry farming is defined as crop production without irrigation throughout a dry growing season in areas…