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Penn State Extension
News Complete a survey about organic grain crops! Your input will help gauge interest in an organic grain cooperative and creating educational resources. More
Articles Black Cutworm Management in Organic Field Corn
Kristy Borrelli
Ecological pest management and cultural strategies are the best method for protecting crops against black cutworm damage on organic farms. More
Videos Cover Crop Mixtures: Calculating Seeding Rates
Kristy Borrelli
6:26
This video provides step-by-step instructions for calculating seeding rates when including multiple species in a cover crop mixture. More
Videos Cover Crop Mixtures: Choosing Species for a Mix
Kristy Borrelli
4:23
This video summarizes different crop functions and provides general tips for making a cover crop mixture. More
News Cover crop acreage is expected to rise across the U.S. due to the success of the practice mainly in improving soil health and other aspects of crop production. More
News Planting green is a practice where cover crop termination is delayed until cash crop planting in order to extend soil health benefits longer into the season. More
Videos Organic Certification
Kristy Borrelli
7:24
This presentation will help you to identify many useful resources and decide if organic certification is appropriate for your farm business. More
Articles Soil Testing Tips
Kristy Borrelli
Soil testing is an important tool for managing nutrients, sustaining crop production, and protecting environmental resources, but it must be done properly. More