research
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 »
Study evaluates organic weed control in California
The Rodale Institute’s California Organic Center is exploring the use of cover crops and roller crimper technology as an alternative to tillage and ... more »
OFRF annual report highlights organic farming growth, research gains and policy progress
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) released its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year of substantial progress in supporting organic and ... more »
Organic Farming Research Foundation launches research hub
Organic farmers across the U.S. now have a new centralized resource for science-backed information tailored to their needs. The Organic Farming Res... 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 »
Crop bed changes boost Florida farm’s water efficiencies
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran h... more »
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
Michigan State University (MSU) is surveying state apple growers to identify and quantify the frequency and impacts of shock events on the state’s... more »
Efficient chemical apple blossoms thinning research at Penn State
Apple production contributes billions to the U.S. economy; however, the apple industry faces challenges related to a labor shortage and application of... more »
