Multispecies cover crop mixes are important tools for building functional diversity in a cropping system. Cover crops with different functional traits can be planted together to optimize the ecological benefits provided to subsequent cash crops. This study evaluated the ecosystem services provided by summer cover crop monocultures and mixes in an organic vegetable crop rotation.

Living mulches offer farmers a way to reduce tillage and provide weed control in organic production, but more information is needed on how to best manage living mulches to reduce competition with the cash crop. This study evaluated different management practices of a red clover living mulch in organic corn, and the resulting effects on clover growth, weed control, and corn stands and yield.

Biochar, a byproduct of the pyrolysis of crop residues or animal waste, has gained significant interest in recent years as a climate-smart soil amendment; however, its effects on soil greenhouse gas emissions are not well understood. This study evaluated the combined effects of organic cotton residue biochar, cover crops, and poultry litter on soil CO2, N2O, and CH4 emissions.

Fire blight is a highly destructive bacterial disease in apples. Conventional management entails the use of synthetic bactericide sprays, but organic management options remain limited. One organic spray that has received attention utilizes bacteriophage control, wherein naturally-occurring viruses that infect plant pathogens are cultured and applied to orchards at bloom. This study evaluated the efficacy of bacteriophage sprays as an organic fire blight management strategy.

While a variety of species are used as cover crops, cereal species are among the most popular across U.S. cropping systems due to their predictable agronomic characteristics, high biomass production, and weed-suppressive capabilities. This study evaluated winter wheat, barley, and triticale as winter cover crops in a dry bean production system.

This manual is an educational resource and introduction to handling, storing and selling organic products in the United States, and is designed to provide insight on how to protect the organic integrity of the products through retail channels.

In this K-State Agriculture Today podcast episode, precision agriculture economist Terry Griffin and graduate researcher Emily Carls examine the economics of transitioning from conventional to organic crop production, including factors influencing long-term success. The episode also features cattle management advice from the Beef Cattle Institute, agricultural news, and a segment on declining eastern cottontail rabbit populations.

This guide offers practical advice for farmers and researchers on transitioning to organic crop production. It highlights the importance of having a clear transition plan, creating detailed budgets for each crop, and carefully evaluating the results. Following these steps ensures a smoother shift to organic farming, leading to long-term success.

Join this recorded webinar on optimizing grain quality for modern and heritage wheat, emmer, spelt, and einkorn. Learn essential practices from seed sourcing to storage, tailored for farmers, ag professionals, and grain buyers.

This report, published by University of Minnesota Extension, benchmarks the financial performance of certified organic, partially organic and transitioning farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin from 2020 to 2022, covering whole-farm profitability, liquidity, solvency, operator/labor characteristics and enterprise-level data.

Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Dairy Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic dairy market. Attendees will gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.

Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your dairy farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join Rodale Institute for an insightful webinar on the organic dairy market landscape, and learn from a panelist of farmers who have successfully transitioned to organic dairy production.

Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Livestock Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic livestock market. Gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.

Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your livestock farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful virtual webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic livestock markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition.

Join Rodale Institute’s Regenerative Health program for a dynamic conversation with leaders from Gaia Herbs and Dr. Bronner’s as we explore how regenerative organic agriculture is transforming the way we grow, source, and relate to the products we put in and on our bodies.

Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Grain Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic grain market. Gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.

Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your grain farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? In this insightful webinar hosted by Rodale Institute, you will receive an overview of the organic grain market landscape and its growth potential from economic experts and farmers who successfully transitioned to organic grain production.

Join Rodale Institute for a conservation with Lindsey Mann, owner of Stellar Roots Herb Farm in Tiger, Georgia, as she shares her journey of becoming an organic herb farmer. With years of experience in landscape design and organic farming, Lindsey will discuss the challenges and processes involved in starting an organic herb farm and how to navigate the organic certification process.

Join Rodale Institute for an engaging follow-up to the previous webinar, “Markets ROI of Organic Transition for Vegetable Farmers,” where we dive deeper into the perspectives of buyers in the organic vegetable market. Gather insights from buyers across the U.S. on their sourcing needs, learn about key factors that influence buyer decisions, and learn how to build strong, collaborative relationships with buyers.

Are you considering the transition to organic farming for your diversified vegetable farm or want to improve the return on investment for your organic farm through markets? Join us for an insightful webinar designed to help you understand the economic potential of organic vegetable markets and equip you with the tools to evaluate your own transition.