Near-real-time nitrate-N sensors are a promising solution for monitoring soil N availability continuously within a crop’s active root zone. This study, conducted by the University of Arizona, evaluated the performance of near-real-time nitrate-N technology under organic and conventional iceberg lettuce production systems using subsurface drip irrigation.

Production and acreage of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) boomed in the US after its legalization in 2018, and many producers are interested in growing this crop for its uses in industries such as human and animal food, construction, and textiles. However, many knowledge gaps and barriers still exist in regards to production, processing, and supply chains. This study conducted a national survey and focus groups to identify resource needs and barriers in the US hemp market.

Join Dr. Ashley Jernigan, Professor at Virginia Tech, for an engaging discussion about microarthropods and their role in agriculture. Learn about how microarthropods can impact crop production by influencing nutrient cycling & acquisition and how different organic fertilizers may impact microarthropod populations.

This article, published by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), provides guidance to farmers seeking to understand both short- and long-term market data for the organic grain market.

Join Dr. Erin Silva, Associate Professor of Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems at the University of Wisconsin, for a Cover Crop Strategies podcast episode. Dr. Silva breaks down some of the big research developments at UW-Madison’s Arlington Research Station, including using winter triticale as a cover crop, the latest on no-till corn systems, and the potential benefits of interseeding into soybean.

This article, published by Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS), outlines a holistic approach to organic weed management in soybeans, emphasizing that effective control begins long before planting through rotation design, seedbank reduction, and sound agronomy.

Welcome to the Organic Advisor Call Series — quick-hit conversations on the hottest topics in organic field crops. Whether you're tuning in from your desk, truck, or tractor, you'll spend one hour each episode learning about emerging issues from expert farmers and industry leaders.

Join Dr. Hoyoung Kwon, Environmental Analyst at the Argonne National Laboratory, for a discussion about how life cycle analyses (LCAs) can be used to identify major agricultural greenhouse gas contributors and to develop ways of reducing the agriculture sector’s contribution to the climate crisis.

Join Dr. John Holman and Dr. Augustine Obour, Professors at Kansas State University, for a discussion about the advantages and challenges of grazing cover crops in the Great Plains. Learn about how incorporating cover crops and livestock can increase profitability, how cover crops can help mitigate forage shortages, and how adjust cover cropping strategy depending on soil moisture.

Join Dr. Touyee Thao, Research Scientist at UC Agriculture & Natural Resources, for a discussion about the potential benefits of incorporating biochar and dairy manure amendments into organic vegetable production systems. Learn about what ratios work best when adding biochar and dairy manure, and how these amendments impact soil health, GHG emissions, and tomato productivity.

Join Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Professor of Agronomy & Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, for a discussion about the soil health cycle. Learn about what the soil health cycle is, why fostering healthy soils is so important, and how the soil health cycle relates to human health.

Transitioning to organic presents both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. This webinar, produced by Marbleseed, will guide producers through critical considerations for a successful transition process. Learn about selecting seed and fertilizers, purchasing equipment, organic pest management, recordkeeping, and more.

This video series, produced by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, provides a step-by-step overview of organic production requirements and the process of organic certification. Made by farmers, for farmers, this series is broken down into “bite-sized” videos that highlight the benefits of organic certification, demystify perceived barriers, and outline how farmers can overcome real-life challenges.

This factsheet, produced by Marbleseed, provides guidance on the organic certification process and how to select an organic certifier. Learn about record-keeping, applying for certification, selecting a certifier, and more.

This guidebook, published by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, provides science-based guidance for organic apple production. This guide will help growers produce high-quality apples while utilizing organic techniques and systems.

This 13-video series, produced by Marbleseed, is a one-of-a-kind course packed with instructions, tips, and tools for setting up and managing a farm’s financial system. It includes real-life examples from successful farmers and sample data to show how forms and records should look.

This factsheet, published by Marbleseed, is designed to help producers navigate the complexities of managing split and parallel production systems while maintaining organic integrity.

This factsheet, published by Marbleseed, provides guidance to organic farmers on how to implement buffer zones to protect crops from contamination.

Join Nick Boodages, a graduate student in Soil Fertility at Texas Tech University, for a discussion about how to incorporate cover crops when transitioning from conventional to organic production practices. Learn about the challenges faced by transitioning farmers, which cover crops perform best in Texas, and how cover crops can impact crop yields.

Propane-fueled flame weeding is an alternative to chemical weed control in conventional and organic soybean cropping systems. This study, conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, investigated the impacts of flame weeding timing (vegetative vs. reproductive crop growth stage), torch height, and propane dose on soybean grain yield.