Living Mulches, Crimped Cover Crops, and Plastic Mulch Influence on Soil Health, Weed Suppression, and Yield in Organic Globe Artichoke Systems
Project OverviewGround cover management is an important tool for managing crop quality and sustainability within…
Fall-Sown Small Grain Cover Crops for Weed Suppression and Soil Moisture Management in an Irrigated Organic Agroecosystem
Project OverviewWinter cover crops are becoming an increasingly important cultural management practice against weeds.…
Promoting Higher Levels of Immunity from Colostrum Among Calves on Organic Dairy Farms
Project OverviewColostrum is the nutrient-dense first milk produced by a cow in the first days after giving birth.…
Kaolin Clay Reduces Western Grape Leafhopper Abundance and Fruit Sunburn in Warm-Climate Vineyards
Project OverviewOrganic fruit growers rely on environmentally-acceptable pest management materials to protect their…
Evaluating Locally Available Organic Amendments to Enhance Soil Health Indicators for Highbush Blueberry Production East of the Cascades in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
Project OverviewBlueberries are a popular and important berry crop in the United States, especially in the Pacific…
Mineral Amendments Benefit Soil Moisture but not Nutrient Cycling or Crop Productivity in a Florida Organic Vegetable System Established on a Sandy Soil
Project OverviewSoil amendments are a cornerstone practice for building soil health, especially in organic systems.…
Optimal Forage and Supplement Balance for Organic Dairy Farms in the Southeastern United States
Project OverviewFeed costs represent one of the largest expenses on a dairy farm, and farmers must decide how to…
Potential Alternatives to Spinosad as the Killing Agent Mixed with Two Attractant Products in Attract-and-Kill Formulations Used to Manage the Spotted-Wing Drosophila
Project OverviewSpotted-wing drosophila (SWD) is a major economic pest of fruit crops like berries, notable for…
Agronomic Responses of Transitioning Organic Grain Rotations Employing Multi-Tactic Tillage and Cover Cropping Strategies
Project OverviewDuring the three-year transition period to certified organic production, producers can face many…
Balancing Row Cover Pest and Pollination Management in Organic Cucurbit Production
Project OverviewBalancing pest control and pollination is a significant challenge in organic vegetable production,…