The “Transition to Organic Webinar Series,” held on Wednesdays Jan. 14-March 18, covers the certification process, market ...

Should organic farmers grow gene-edited crops? A leading figure in the agroecology movement says "yes"—and so does the generation of environmentalists following in his footsteps. Research going back ...

Can organic cropping systems be as productive as conventional systems" The answer is an unqualified, “Yes” for alfalfa or wheat and a qualified “Yes most of the time” for corn and soybeans according ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 10, 2022) Cover crops added in-between rows of organic corn while they are still growing can provide a range of benefits that improve a farm’s sustainability and lowers its ...

An organic farmer’s observation differs from a Canadian Organic Growers’ report that says farmers can make large profits from organic crops.

This page provides overviews of several important aspects of organic agriculture production such as roller crimping, weed control, and disease management. These sections can be navigated using the ...

For farmers and consultants growing organic annual crops, University of California Cooperative Extension will hold a webinar ...

Once a small piece of the food pie, organic foods are going mainstream and jumping into more row crop fields. Organic products are now available in nearly 20,000 natural food stores and nearly 3 out ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has expanded the protection available under crop insurance policies for farmers growing organic crops. The USDA announced last week that farmers transitioning ...

Prior organic farming practices and plantings can have lasting outcomes for future soil health, weeds and crop yields, according to new research. Prior organic farming practices and plantings can have ...

The demand for organically grown crops is on the rise. To be successful, producers need to understand the principles behind soil and crop management and become familiar with organically acceptable ...

When it comes to good taste, shoppers find price more palatable than costly specialtiesExperts are conflicted on what prices you ll pay at the checkout line, but agree shoppers remain reluctant to ...