Combined Effect of Biochar, Cover Crop Residues, and Manure on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Insights from 60-day Soil Incubations
Project OverviewCover cropping is a valuable agricultural management strategy, recognized for its ability to increase…
Evaluating Biostimulant Effects on Growth and Yield of Iceberg Lettuce in Organic and Conventional Systems Under Subsurface Drip Irrigation
Project OverviewIceberg lettuce is a widely-cultivated leafy vegetable with high nutrient requirements, especially…
Performance Evaluation of Nitrate-Nitrogen Sensing Technologies in Organic and Conventional Iceberg Lettuce Systems
Project OverviewEfficient nitrogen management requires close coordination of irrigation and fertilizer applications, as…
Building a Resilient Organic Hemp Industry: Survey and Focus Groups Assess Research, Extension, and Education Needs
Project OverviewHemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is an attractive crop to producers because of its versatility. Some of the…
Flame Weeding in Soybean: Crop Tolerance Confirmed During Flowering Stage
Project OverviewWeeds pose a significant threat to organic and conventional soybean production systems, causing an…
Cover Crops in Organic Cotton Influence Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Microclimate
Project OverviewAgricultural systems contribute to climate change through emissions of the greenhouse gasses carbon…
Crop Productivity Boosters: Native Mycorrhizal Fungi from an Old-Growth Grassland Benefits Tomato and Pepper Varieties in Organically Farmed Soils
Project OverviewSoil health and nutrient management are key aspects of organically-managed farming systems, as is…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Winter Wheat-Based Organic and Conventional Crop Productions
Project OverviewThe agriculture sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the…
Cattle Manure Impacts on Organic Wheat Production in the Northern Great Plains
Project OverviewThe Northwest and Plains regions are home to much of the United States’ organic wheat production,…
Integrating Mechanical and Cultural Methods for Weed Control in Organic Chickpea
Project OverviewEffective weed control remains a challenge in organic systems due to the highly variable efficacy of…