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.

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

Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspective on Organic Transition

Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspectives on Organic Transition, a joint report released by Oregon Tilth and Oregon State University’s Center for Small Farms & Community Food Systems, highlights key recommendations for organizations and agencies that can provide support in crop research, infrastructure and market development as well as shaping public policies for transition to organic… Continue reading Breaking New Ground: Farmer Perspective on Organic Transition