This online course explores weed management strategies for field crops in the Southwestern U.S.. Discover regional considerations and methods for managing weeds under irrigation and in arid environments.
Resources Category: Pest, Weed, and Disease Management
Discover effective organic methods for pest, weed, and disease management. Learn sustainable techniques to protect your crops without the use of synthetic chemicals.
Organic Weed Management in the Southwest
In this video on organic weed management in the Southwest, we’ll hear from farmers and advisors about what weeds to watch out for and which tools to use, and when to keep fields clean and yields high. We’ll start by learning more about just how much of a challenge weeds can be on organic farms… Continue reading Organic Weed Management in the Southwest
Organic Insect and Disease Management in the Southwest
In this lesson on organic insect and disease management in the Southwest, we’ll hear from farmers and their advisors about what’s out there, what we can do about it, and how organic tools and strategies are a little different than what conventional folks might be used to. We’ll explore some of the most common pests… Continue reading Organic Insect and Disease Management in the Southwest
10-Part Transition to Organic Resource Guide – Spanish
Spanish language resource guide for 10-part Transition to Organic Webinar Series
10-Part Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers Presentation Videos
The Transition to Organic Webinar Series was a 10-week virtual training program designed to support crop producers in navigating the organic certification process. The series was a collaboration between Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), the UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UC Cooperative Extension. Presenters included UC ANR Farm Advisors, nonprofit agricultural professionals, organic inspectors,… Continue reading 10-Part Transition to Organic Webinar Series for Crop Producers Presentation Videos
Red Crown Rot in Missouri Soybeans: What Farmers Need to Know
Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms
Discover innovative and soil-friendly strategies for weed control in organic farming. Featuring Dr. Carlene Chase, Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, this session dives into techniques like cover cropping, living mulches, and sustainable practices tailored to organic systems. Learn how to reduce environmental impact and boost farm resilience through practical insights… Continue reading Ecological Weed Management for Organic Farms
Certified Scoop Fact Sheet: Managing Pests Organically
2-page fact sheet on requirements and ways to manage pests organically in crop systems.
March 2025 Santa Maria CAPCA presentation
Slideset comparing and contrasting biological (organic) and conventional insecticide performance characteristics.
Webinar: Organic Weed Control Workshop (Center for Arkansas Farms and Food)
What to expect at the Weed Management Field Day — learn to operate cultivating tractors, try out new weed control tools, and practice your weed scouting and ID.