Soil Health
MSU to host regenerative agriculture webinar series for growers
Michigan State University Extension and the MSU Center for Regenerative Agriculture have partnered to host the 2026 Regenerative Agriculture Winter We... more »
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Weed control in organic agriculture comes in many forms, from physical methods and flame weeding to biological approaches such as cover cropping and... more »
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
As the global population continues to grow and concerns for the health of the environment increase, the pressure on farmers to adopt sustainable growi... more »
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Diversification and sustainable growing practices are key elements in the recipe of success for Full Belly Farm, which grows a large mix of fruit, veg... more »
Growers wanted for USDA-backed compost research trials
The U.S. Composting Council (USCC) and Zero Foodprint (ZFP) are seeking growers in California, Washington and Colorado to participate in a new compost... more »
Rodale Institute set to host annual Organic Field Day July 18
The Rodale Institute will welcome farmers, researchers and community members to its annual Organic Field Day on July 18, at its headquarters in Kutzto... more »
Webinar to highlight organic research on soil health, pest management
A free webinar will spotlight the latest research in organic agriculture with a focus on conservation practices aligned with the USDA’s Natural Reso... more »
Understanding compost analysis and soil test differences
Not all soil tests are equal, and compost requires an analysis of its own. Understanding the differences between the two is an important step to provi... more »
