In this episode we talk seasonal insects, cicada, roller crimping cover crop, and more! Riley joins as a special guest the second half of the show!
Resources Category: Biodiversity and Conservation
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
How NRCS Supports Climate-Smart Agriculture
This article helps to connect resource concerns and climate smart agriculture with currently available funding opportunities.
NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has many programs to help farmers convert to organic farming operations. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is “NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands.” Under EQIP, Organic Transition Initiative 823 (OTI) is specifically meant to help those transitioning to… Continue reading NRCS 823 EQIP Practices – Plains
NRCS Offering New Practice for Transitioning Land to Organic
Growing Organic Soybeans on Conservation Reserve Program Land
Organic soybeans may be a very lucrative crop for Iowa farmers. Learn about the market, land preparation, planting and weed management, and the harvest and subsequent crops.
Insights from an Organic Certifier
This webinar will briefly discuss the process of organic certification including the on-farm inspection. The presenter will describe key issues and concerns that are examined in the inspection and review process. The presentation will include a discussion of common mistakes and anecdotal stories to highlight certifier concerns. Certification requirements related to conservation, such as erosion,… Continue reading Insights from an Organic Certifier
Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches
Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches outlines the new challenges that changing weather patterns pose in agriculture throughout the United States, and what you can do to make your farm more resilient. By understanding the climate risks to your production system and practices that can reduce those risks, you can identify some management steps… Continue reading Cultivating Climate Resilience on Farms and Ranches
Water Quality in Organic Production
Fact sheet on water quality management in organic production.
Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
This 16-page bulletin will help you use cover crops to encourage populations of pollinators and beneficial insects on your farm while you address your other resource concerns. It begins with a broad overview of pollinator and beneficial insect ecology, then describes cover crop selection and management, how to make cover crops work on your farm,… Continue reading Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects