Late Blight of Tomato and Potato: Recent Occurrences and Management Experiences Webinar A Novel Strategy for Soil-borne Disease Management: Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD) Webinar Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation to Control Soil Borne Pathogens: Current Research Findings and On-farm Implementation Biopesticides for Plant Disease Management in Organic Farming Can I Use This Input on My Organic Farm?…
This guide is an excellent resource for any grower interested in learning more about key pests on nine different crop groups and how selected organic materials work against pests and their efficacy based on published research. Written by: Brian Caldwell, Cornell University Eric Sideman,Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Abby Seaman,New York State Integrated Pest…
Soluble salts can accumulate when the application of inorganic or organic fertilizers to soils is accompanied by dry conditions, irrigation water high in soluble salts is used and/or the amount of water received at a site is inadequate to flush salts from the root zone. The result is saline soils. When salt sensitive plants are…
Some growers have expressed concern about soil test analysis revealing abnormally high soluble salt levels in the soils of their high tunnels. We have seen soluble salt levels increase in the high tunnels at Penn State’s High Tunnel Research and Education Facility, regardless of whether inorganic or organic nutrient sources have been used. In the…
Introduction/Summary: Regenerative and sustainable soil and water management for intensive crop production in protected cultivation is a key to farm profitability and crop quality. The integrated management of physical, chemical and biological components of soil can minimize the need for off farm resources and interventions with potentially toxic chemicals or pesticides. A comprehensive plan can…
Presentation by Vern Grubinger: www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry Organic High Tunnel Nutrient Management
The following powerpoint was presented by University of Minnesota Extension professor, Terry Nennich at the 2009 Minnesota Statewide High Tunnel Conference in Alexandria, MN on Dec. 2-3, 2009. Organic High Tunnel Fertility Research from University of Minnesota-Horticulture
When using organic nutrient sources—for example, compost, manure, green manures, meals, and so forth—recommendations for crop nutrient needs will need to be translated. Soil test reports do not give specific recommendations for using organic fertilizers/amendments. This is because the percentage and availability of plant nutrients in such materials is highly variable and usually depends on…
ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar Can I Use This Input on My Organic Farm? Can I Use this Product for Disease Management on my Organic Farm? Current and Future Prospects For Biodegradable Plastic Mulch in Certified Organic Production Systems Developing an Organic System Plan for Row Crop Production Webinar Flooding and Organic Certification Webinar National…
Organic Certification Publications Organic Certification of Farms and Businesses Producing Agricultural Products This publication provides an overview of USDA organic certification and provides some additional resources for prospective organic farms and businesses. Click here to download the publication National Organic Program Compliance Checklist for Producers This Checklist assists in assessing the compliance of your farm…