This study investigates the effects of topping pruning on industrial hemp growth and biomass production at our Regional Resource Center in Southern California.
This article reviews the natural history and economic significance of the allium leafminer & suggests organic management strategies.
This study investigates and compares archaeal community structures from three different habitats: agriculture soils, freshwater biofilms & estuary water.
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.
Abstract This chapter presents an agroecological approach for assessing crop and soil management effects on the sustainability of the soil resource. Crop yield, soil profile N concentrations, denitrification, earthworm populations, […]
After thirty years of research, Rodale Institute’s Farming Systems Trial (FST) still remains a relevant catalyst for change in American agriculture.
This study looks at Rodale Institute’s Farming Systems Tial to observe how managed and natural systems respond to climate-related stress.
Abstract While the area in organic production continues to expand, and we see a growing selection of organic products in the U.S. marketplace, the “Why organic?” debate continues. Many proponents […]
Authored by L. E. Drinkwater1 and S. S. Snapp2 Abstract Agricultural intensification has greatly increased the productive capacity of agroecosystems, but has had unintended environmental consequences including degradation of soil […]
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