In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
Resources Category: Organic Inputs and Materials
Organic Insecticides
In this episode I deep dive into organic approved insecticides. There’s more than just Pyganic and Neem!
Residue Testing For Import Organic Compliance Verification
This article describes an idea proposed by farmer, Amy Bruch, as a potential solution to help address import fraud issues impacting grain farmers in the Plains region.
Enforcement on Imports, Compost Regulations, and Sunset Materials
This resource helps organic, transitioning, and organic curious farmers understand the NOSB process, current farmer topics of note, and how to weigh in with comments.
Organic Herbicides with Steve Diver
On this episode of The Acres U.S.A Podcast, hosted by Taylor Henry, we dive into sustainable farming, regenerative practices, and the intricacies of using herbicides in organic farming. Guest Steve Diver shares his extensive experience in horticulture and organic farming, highlighting the importance of cultural practices and cover crops in weed control. The discussion covers… Continue reading Organic Herbicides with Steve Diver
How Can Herbicides Be Used in Organic Farming Systems?
Safe and Effective Use of OMRI-Listed Pesticides
Ethan Grundberg, (Cornell’s Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program), presented best practices, explained the USDA National Organic Program and Organic Materials Review Institute, and provided an overview of commonly used applications including Bacillus thuringiensis, neem, pyrethrins, and spinosads. This is the second slideshow presented in the Organic Pesticide Basics / Fundamentos de los Pesticidas Orgánicos… Continue reading Safe and Effective Use of OMRI-Listed Pesticides
Organic Pesticide Basics
In this introductory presentation, Raul E. Lemus-Garza (Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County), lays out key terminology, pesticide classification, and labeling. This is the first slideshow presented in the webinar recording of Organic Pesticide Basics / Fundamentos de los Pesticidas Orgánicos.
Fertility Guide Companion
This companion guide goes along with the “Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template” created by Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center. The purpose of this guide is to support farmers and growers to understand how much fertilizer to apply throughout the year to better manage crop and soil health and prevent nutrient leaching. There are many… Continue reading Fertility Guide Companion
Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template
Use this guide, developed by Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center, as a tool to translate recommendations and readings from soil tests to practical applications of organic fertilizer. This tool can be used to fine tune fertilizer applications and allow farmers to be systematic and efficient about how and when to apply fertilizer for the best… Continue reading Organic Fertility Guide and Tool Template