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| July 23 |  Crop rotation and covers fit the bill Western bean cutworm alert Minnesota Organic Apple Field Day – August 2 Nominate MOSES 2009 farmer of the year New publication helps understand weed seedbank dynamics MSU Soil building workshop online registration now available New publication on organic growing of ornamentals Reports from organic growers |
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| July 9 |  New organic pest management specialist Matt Grieshop joins MSU Organic in the Farm Bill Access the research presented at the first Organic Research Symposium Organic Apple Field Day – August 8 in Illinois New organic transition manual by OFFER SARE brings hoop dreams through City Farm Minnesota survey shows organic farmers satisfied and optimistic Hail damages central Michigan corn and soybean fields Reports from organic growers |
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| June 25 | Success with a SARE farmer grant: The science of fighting flies Soybean aphid overwintering survey Learn from the cover cropping in vegetable systems tour held June 12 Reports from organic growers |
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| June 11 | An introduction to sustainable floriculture research and extension at Purdue University Cover crops as soil nutrition management tools Purdue Farm Sustainability Tour Organic production and processing – transitioning to organic July 24, 2008 Minnesota: Ten public agencies join forces in Organic Memorandum of Understanding IWM on-farm trials Reports from organic growers |
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| May 28 |  Powdery mildew of muskmelon Buckwheat cover cropping for vegetables Alfalfa harvest, getting it right will return big dollars Summer annual forage grasses for emergency crops Introduction to High Tunnels streaming video available on-line Gift to support organic high tunnel research and outreach in Southwestern Minnesota University of Minnesota field day to highlight organic innovations Wisconsin organic fruit field day A farmer’s experience with cover crop Reports from organic growers |
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| May 14 | 2008 Organic research projects from MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station MSU and C.S. Mott Group host first Michigan Organic Reporting Session Advice for certifying research sites and facilities Workshop: Cover crops for vegetable systems Reports from organic growers |
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| April 23 | Mini-grants for farmers to evaluate approaches to manage perennial weeds Henry Brockman wins the Patrick Madden Award for Sustainable Agriculture in the north central region New publication helps organic farmers evaluate flaming weeds Reports from organic growers |
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2007 Calendar of issues Click on the date to view the issue contents for the issues that have been published. Each issue includes reports from organic growers. Or try our search engine of articles. |
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| April 25 | Time to spring into our 2007 publishing season Will soybean rust reach us this summer? Impacts of the "Easter Freeze" in Illinois New formulation of Kocide® 3000 available for 2007 Cover crops and high tunnel information from Purdue conference eOrganic – A national research-based web site for organic producers, educators, and ag professionals New resource: Ecologically Based Farming Systems publication |
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| May 9 | A manual dibbler for planting time Integrated weed management education update from MSU Response to weed questions |
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| May 23 | Evaluating financing options for expansion Management of Septoria leaf spot and early blight of tomato. Managing the soil seed bank in organic crops Vacuuming pests with a leaf blower Wheat disease update Organic field day in Lamberton, Minn New report documents organic agriculture in Michigan New association forms for Michigan farmers markets |
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| June 13 | Parasitoids of soybean aphid in Michigan Tomato blossom end rot New alternative agriculture degree program in the works Two-day workshop on building healthy soils in vegetable and grain crops for organic and sustainable systems MSU Student Organic Farm field days |
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| June 27 | Perceived barriers to adopting organic agriculture in Indiana Options for organic management of blueberry maggot Useful web links for organic production
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| July 11 | Passive solar greenhouses for year-round production and risk management How can Extension educators better serve organic farmers? Information about squash bug control New bulletin helps farmers fight honeybee problems Insect update for Michigan field crops |
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| July 25 | What impact will biofuels have on organic markets? Late summer cover crop seedings Illinois workshops on diverse topics from soap-making to organic feed for orangutans |
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| Aug 15 | Fruit diseases of muskmelon and watermelon Transition strategies and disease suppressive soils Publication: Managing cover crops profitably Michigan workshop focuses on building healthy soils Michigan growers invited to organic blueberry discussion meeting on Aug. 16 Publications help with beetle identification
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| Aug 29 | Compost mixed with lake sediment shows promise |
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| Sep 12 | Transition practices and soil fertility Grant funding program seeks innovative ideas for the farm and ranch |
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| Oct 10 | Agricultural research site in transition to organic prodcution: notes from the "home stretch" Economic returns per acre from an experimental organic farm in West-Central Illinois Perennial wheat: a new crop for Michigan? Soil organic matter in a continuous corn cropping system Is nitrogen a moving target? Lessons from a 15-year corn rotation trial Michigan field research sites needed for study on biological control of soybean aphid New soil ecologist at Michigan State One-day training for new CSA growers offered in Michigan Michigan organic apple field day includes integrated hot project Tri-State Organic IP Video session 5: Introduction to Organic Markets and Certification Reports from organic growers
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2006 Calendar of issues Click on the date to view the issue contents for the issues that have been published. Each issue includes reports from organic growers. Or try our search engine of articles. |
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| April 12 | Keys to long-term weed management The economics of organic vegetables production The market for organic dairy Second International Biofumigation Symposium |
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| April 26 | Soybean rust update for spring 2006 USDA funding research into fighting Asian soybean rust on organic crops Indiana 's preparations for soybean rust 2006 MSU student organic farm apprenticeship program New MSU organic vegetable and field crop specialist Reports from organic growers |
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| May 24 | Thinking about reducing water consumption? Update on soybean aphid Yellow weed correctly identified as cressleaf groundsel Invitation to join listserv Report from organic growers |
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| June 14 | Scouting for vegetable diseases Growth of packaged organic food products requires multi-year contracts Soybean rust hotline for Indiana growers Minnesota hosts international conference on animals in organic production Study tackles weed management in organic farming Proper combine setup blows away scab-infected wheat Reports from our organic growers |
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| June 28 | For healthy cover crops: Learn about seed sources GAPs in organics: Fresh produce safety from pre-planting through production NAN farmer’s buckwheat knowledge shared with northeastern growers Using compost as a soil amendment in low organic matter soils New pocket-sized bulletin on beneficial insects Wisconsin publication provides grower data for vegetable farms of varied sizes Reports from our organic growers |
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| July 12 | What’s causing my vegetables to wilt? Organic matter amendments and the development of disease suppressive soils Economics of organic field crops United States and regional supply of certified organic field crops and livestock Asian soybean rust update for organic producers Field day planned in Michigan: Enhancing pollination and biological control with native plants Reports from our organic growers |
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| Aug 9 | Canola: An oilseed for organic and sustainable crop rotations? United States and regional supply of certified organic fruits and vegetables Key diseases in organically produced tomatoes: septoria leaf spot and early blight Is soybean yield affected by introducing cereal rye in the rotation? Reports from organic growers |
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| Aug 23 | Evaluating organic herbicides, summer annual cover crops and mowing for Canada thistle control Sustaining healthy soil Organic powdery mildew management Plum pox virus found in one Michigan plum tree Reports from organic grower |
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| Oct 11 | It’s not all in the bag: fresh and processed salad greens Using compost to reduce irrigation Some observations about soybean aphid Raising Vegetables and Civic Values: CSA in the 21st Century Organics symposium proceedings available News briefs from the American Farmland Trust |
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2005 Calendar of issues Click on the date to view the issue contents for the issues that have been published. Each issue includes reports from organic growers. Or try our search engine of articles. |
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| April 28 | Farmers must build new skills to “go organic” New weed ecology book available through MSUE bulletin office Online Organic Compliance Handbook published by UC Davis New network created for Upper Midwest organic tree fruit growers |
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| May 12 | Planning for the 2005 soybean aphid population Disease migration USDA Report on Organic Produce at Farmers Markets Organic news in Illinois Farm Bureau FarmWeek |
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| May 26 | Managing Canada thistle in organic cropping systems Some helpful tips on flaming weeds in corn and soybeans Community food profiles as a local engagement tool |
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| June 9 | Improving cropping systems with brassica biofumigants Soybean aphids are early in
Ballad biofungicide registered for soybean rust and can be used for organic soybean production When to take action against soybean rust South Dakota State U offers soybean rust publication on-line |
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| June 23 | Incorporating cover crops into corn system Cover crops overseeded into seed corn – St. Joseph County Weed control strategies in an organic corn system Frequently asked questions about organic agriculture Enhancing beneficial insects with native plants |
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| July 14 | Thermal weed control Soybean update for organic farmers Aphid sucker is in business Research finds predators suppress soybean aphid in some Michigan fields Purdue field events update farmers on soybean rust Keeping up with soybean rust |
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| July 28 | Soybean aphid and soybean rust information for
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Purdue hosts August 24-25 national workshop on storing organic grains and end products
Organic soybean population study MSU Extension/KBS Land and Water Program Organic research projects for 2005
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| Aug 25 | Time travel and soil quality: long- and short- term effects on soil New Michigan organic initiative funded |
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| Sep 15 | Soil quality, soil testing and organic standards Alternative cover crops for fall and winter niches Farmers and ranchers invited to submit grant proposals Organic Farm Tour in Indiana |
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| Oct 13 | Last issue for 2005 Feed the soil Progress report on Illinois' agricultural research tite in transition to organic production Beyond the harvest: saving seed |
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2004 Calendar of issues Click on the date to view the issue contents. Each issue includes reports from organic growers. |
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| April 15 | Hello and welcome to the New Agriculture Network Can organic practices compete with no-tillage systems for carbon or conservation credits? The time of tillage and weed emergence Avoiding problems with nitrate leaching into tile drains Hyperlinked corn and soybean seedling insect diagnostic guides |
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| April 29 | The roles of ground beetles in organic production systems The soybean aphid, biology as observed in the Midwest Managing weed seedbanks throughout the growing season Weed watch: weed species emergence is based on soil temperature Managing cover crops for improved water efficiency in organic vegetable systems General information on cover crops Meet our team of organic growers |
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| May 13 | Market for organic grains The role of fungicides in organic production Cutworm-like critters in the soil Canada thistle turning white Monsanto halts plans for genetically engineered wheat introduction Proposed rule to exempt organic producers from promotion program assessments Meet our organic growers |
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| May 27 | 2003 Organic research at Michigan State University/W. K. Kellogg Biological Station Finding your right price Organic production and human health: Are there higher nutrient levels in organically grown crops? Changes in organic standards permit use of antibiotics and hormones. Update May 28: Ag Department rescinds changes Growing Together, Strengthening the CSA Movement: A conference for community-supported agriculture MSU Organic Apple Field Day |
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| June 10 | The minute pirate bug: An important predator of soybean aphid Attention soybean growers: Help stop SBA More sales from your stall Set a thief to catch a thief: Developing biological herbicides for Midwestern growers Tips for our readers |
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| June 24 | Weed management systems in organic vegetable production Improving soil water holding capacity Illinois initiates project on organic transition Vinegar for weed control - seeing the whole picture Organic crop budgets: A catalogue |
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| July 15 | Organic approaches to improve root health and nutrition in a wet year Evaluating nitrogen availability in organically managed fields Are soybean aphids regulated by weather, natural enemies or both? Oilseed radish variety trial Organic corn variety/hybrid comparison |
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| July 29 | Books on biological control in Midwestern field crops and in the garden |
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| Aug 12 | Tell us what information you need from the New Agriculture Network Resurgent local legalities: A brief sociolegal note on the limits of the USDA's organic certification procedure in light of a recent turn to local signifiers of organic food quality Cover crops no-till drilled following wheat harvest Research photos from the MSU Kellogg Biological Station |
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| Aug 26 | What to expect for late season diseases Vegetable disease management We'd like your opinion |
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| Sep 9 | 2004 Vinton 81 plant population study Pictures from other research occurring at the Kellogg Biological Station this summer |
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| Oct 14 | Organic fruit disease management on-line (OSU) Four conferences: Michigan CSA, Iowa, Illinois, Livestock |
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