Organic fruit production is increasing and more producers are considering the transition to organic. This webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities specific to transitioning perennial systems to organic certification. Note: Market analysis presented is not current as of today.
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.
Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners and Small Acreage Farmers
Managing soil fertility is challenging because it requires considerable focus — you must consistently pay attention to the source, timing, rate and placement of nutrient applications. This publication discusses the many types of fertilizers and soil amendments (material or techniques that improves a soil’s physical properties) available for organic plant production. From soil fundamentals (pH,… Continue reading Soil Fertility in Organic Systems: A Guide for Gardeners and Small Acreage Farmers
Crop Rotation on Organic Farms
A complete, step-by-step crop rotation planning guide for organic farmers. 154 pages.
Growing Einkorn, Emmer, and Spelt in Wyoming
Wyoming farmers are well suited to produce small grain crops and already grow 250,000 acres of wheat, oats, and barley. Ancient wheats (einkorn, emmer, and spelt) are alternative crops that can be grown with existing equipment and fit well into current crop rotations. These grains are taller than modern varieties with more robust roots and… Continue reading Growing Einkorn, Emmer, and Spelt in Wyoming
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
Organic and Alternative Methods for Potato Sprout Control in Storage
This publication reports results of a series of projects conducted at the University of Idaho Potato Storage Research Facility in Kimberly to evaluate alternative potato sprout suppression product efficacy and best application methods. Included were uses of spearmint, peppermint, clove oils and hydrogen peroxide.
Organic Potato Production in Idaho: Nutrient Management and Variety Selection
Topics in this publication include selecting varieties that may be suited for organic production; adapting fertilizer recommendations intended for conventionally grown potatoes; selecting organic nutrient sources; and using green manures, cover crops and rotation crops to meet nutrient requirements.
Exploring Organic Grain and Forage Production as a Profitable Enterprise for Palouse Farmers
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
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.