For growers in the semiarid Palouse agricultural region of eastern Washington and northern Idaho, there are few crop alternatives that rival the profit potential of wheat (Schillinger et al. 2010). However, the high productive capacity of wheat has been coupled with historically high rates of soil erosion, which remains an underlying concern for growers throughout… Continue reading Exploring Organic Grain and Forage Production as a Profitable Enterprise for Palouse Farmers
Resources Category: Organic Crop Production
Explore best practices in organic crop production. Get expert tips on soil management, crop rotation, and sustainable farming techniques to boost your organic yields.
Selecting Winter Wheat Cultivars for Organic Production
A guide to selecting winter wheat cultivars for organic production, including selection criteria, cultivar recommendations, and how to supplement with organic and conventional online data.
Can GMOs Be Used in Organic Products?
Fact sheet on the organic regulations pertaining to GMO’s.
Reduced Tillage in Organic Vegetable Production
This video is intended for organic vegetable producers and agricultural professionals, especially in the maritime northwest. Techniques and findings from recent research are shared to assist producers in trialing reduced tillage systems. The video covers the concept of reduced tillage organic agriculture, cover crop and weed management, and specialized equipment.
Organic Small Grain Production in the Inland Pacific Northwest: A Collection of Case Studies
Organic farming can be a challenge anywhere, but the obstacles encountered by Inland Pacific Northwest organic small grain farmers are unique. Their options for managing weeds and soil nutrients are few, and the limitations of the regional climate don’t make things much easier. Nonetheless, organic small grain farmers are out there, and a few are… Continue reading Organic Small Grain Production in the Inland Pacific Northwest: A Collection of Case Studies
Organic Alfalfa Management Guide
Looking to switch to organic alfalfa production? This management guide details the considerations and procedures for doing so.
Wild Crop Production
Fact sheet that helps producers determine if they need the wild crop scope for their organic certification.
Treated Wood Guidelines
Fact sheet on using treated wood in organic production systems.
Preventative Practices
Managing weed, insect and disease pests on an organic farm requires addressing potential problems before they arise. Learn more about preventative practices and their role in the organic certification process.
Organic Alternatives for Late Blight Control in Potatoes
New strains of late blight have emerged in recent years, making potato production especially challenging. Several nonchemical options are available for managing this disease, including cultural practices, some varietal resistance, and alternative sprays that discourage disease development.