Comparison Of Conventional Crop Rotation With An Organic Forage-Based Crop Rotation
Content Source: Purdue University

Resource Explained
This article, produced by Purdue University, compares the long-run net returns of a conventional corn/soybean crop rotation to an organic forage-based crop rotation that includes corn, soybeans, oats, and three years of alfalfa. Ten-year enterprise budgets for each crop rotation were developed to capture the net returns of both the transition years and organic production years for the organic crop rotation.
Region
Midwest
Topic
Cropping Systems, Business and Marketing, Transitioning to Organic
Category
Grain and Field Crops, Hay and Pasture
Year Published
2020



