Growing Vegetables with Cover Crop Mulch
At Meadow View Farm in Kutztown, PA, James Weaver and his son Harold Weaver dread cleaning up the (more than) 20 linear miles of black plastic that they use every […]
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What Is Organic and What Is Regenerative?
A Rodale Institute Perspective Incorporating Regenerative Organic Certified® Abstract Organic and regenerative agriculture are increasingly invoked in scientific, policy, and market contexts, yet their definitions remain inconsistently applied. This paper […]
Using Pelletized Starter Fertilizers to Improve Corn Yields in Reduced Tillage Systems
No-till production has gained popularity among farmers as a result of potential reduction in labor and energy use [1] and soil quality benefits such as improved soil structure and increased […]
12 Changes Growing At Rodale Institute This Summer
Coming Soon: Trailside Organic Farm Cornwall Manor, a vibrant continuing care retirement community, is preparing to make history with the nation’s first on-site certified organic farm partnership specifically for older […]
Cover Crop Roller-Crimping to Manage Weed Pressure in Regenerative Organic CBD-Hemp Production
Dr. Dinesh Panday, Dr. Reza K. Afshar, Dr. Arash Ghalehgolabbehbahani Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA, United StatesAbstract In regenerative organic farming, weed management is crucial to protect crop quality. This study […]
Use of Chemically- and Microbially-Designed Compost Extracts for Managing Weeds
In this article, we present results of the effect of designed compost extracts use on managing weed biomass, soil physical properties, and yield in three crops grown in fall 2016. […]
Investigating the Use of Hairy Vetch Cover Crop as an Integrated Approach to Manage Powdery Mildew in Winter Squash
Authored by Andrew Smith, Ph.D.1, Rick Carr2, and Gladis Zinati, Ph.D.3 1 Chief Operating Officer/Chief Scientist, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA 2 Farm Director, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA 3 Director, Vegetable […]
Ditch The Chemicals and Still Suppress Weeds
Aesthetic appeal is not the only reason farmers fight weeds. A weed-free field can lead to higher yields and a cleaner product. Without pesky weeds, crops can take advantage of […]
9 Announcements You May Have Missed at Rodale Institute
Going Global Rodale Institute’s first international Regional Resource Center is the Davines Group-Rodale Institute European Regenerative Organic Center in Parma, Italy. Announced this summer, the Center will be located on […]
‘Organic No-Till’ Helps Farmers Succeed
Organic farmers often rely on tillage to control weeds, but with the cover crop-based organic no-till systems, we’re seeing hpromising results of effective weed control, maintained productivity, and improved soil health.
