The Fight Against Fraud
The organic market has enjoyed decades of growth, reaching $55 billion annually in U.S. sales in 2019. It is one of few labels that has a strong meaning and a […]
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19 BIPOC Farmers & Environmentalists to Follow on Instagram
Are you looking to learn more about organic farming, urban gardening, food justice or climate change? Then look to leaders from BIPOC* communities—which pioneered farming methods that respect and care […]
Managing the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Organically
The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), native to Japan, South Korea, and China, has emerged as one of the most devastating pests of northeastern United States […]
Turning Compost by Temperature
Farmers, municipalities, and home gardeners alike understand the concept and value of composting, but they may not understand how to make good compost. The National Organic Program (NOP) offers guidelines […]
Organic Systems Show Improved Soil Organic Matter; Conventional Remain Unchanged
In 40 years of research at the Farming Systems Trial, we’ve found that organic systems improve soil health and soil organic matter, while conventional systems remain essentially unchanged.
Assessing Cover Crop Biomass and Roller Crimper Technology for Sustainable Weed Management in Coastal California Vegetable Systems
Arianna Bozzolo1, Jacob Pecenka1, Amar Patel2, Andrew Smith3 1Rodale Institute California Organic Center, Camarillo, CA, 93010 2Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation, Bakersfield, CA, 93309 3Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA, 19530Introduction In […]
Update: Industrial Hemp Research, Summer 2018
In Pennsylvania, it has been illegal to grow hemp for over 80 years due to the plant’s close relationship with marijuana. Hemp, however, is non-psychoactive, containing virtually no THC. Additionally, […]
Influence of Topping Pruning Practice on Growth and Development of Industrial Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.) in Southern California
This study investigates the effects of topping pruning on industrial hemp growth and biomass production at our Regional Resource Center in Southern California.
Allium Leafminer: A New Culprit Targeting Allium Crops in Pennsylvania and Neighboring States
Authored by Gladis Zinati1*, Tara Valentine2, Jessica Lang3, and Daniel Kemper4 1 Director of the Vegetable Systems Trial, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. * Corresponding author Email: gladis.zinati@rodaleinstitute.org 2 Field […]
How COVID-19 Policy (& Stimulus $) Are Impacting Organic Farmers
The policy issue that is dominating everyone’s attention today is the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of March, Congress passed its third bill to respond to the […]
