Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Research

2003 Organic Farm Data from ERS — by Dan Anderson — last modified October 26, 2006 02:02 PM

US certified organic farmland, livestock and farms, 1992-2003.

On-Farm Research Reports — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 07, 2006 10:53 AM

Agronomic and economic results of on-farm research studies conducted by farmers and reported to the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Society.

On-Farm Research Guidebook — by Dan Anderson — last modified September 07, 2006 10:20 AM

Written in 1993, this guide is a resource for farmers interested in participatory, on-farm research. Basic research principles are explained and easy-to-use guidelines are provided for conducting simple on-farm experiments. Some example problems, worksheets, and pages for notes are included in the guide. A PDF version of the Guidebook can be downloaded free for easy printing. 22 pages.

Development of arable weed seedbanks during the 6 years after the change from conventional to organic farming — by Sagra — last modified July 13, 2006 04:51 PM

H. ALBRECHT -- Vegetation Ecology, Department of Ecology, TU Muenchen-Weihenstephan, Freising, Germany

Nematodes: Key Soil Organisms for Nutrient Mineralization in Organic Systems — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 29, 2006 03:01 PM

By Carmen Ugarte, Michelle Wander, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois. Ed Zaborski, Illinois Natural History Survey

Changes in USDA Food Composition Data for 43 Garden Crops, 1950 to 1999 — by Dan Anderson — last modified May 18, 2006 12:08 PM

By Donald R. Davis, PhD, FACN, Melvin D. Epp, PhD and Hugh D. Riordan, MD. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 23, No. 6, 669-682 (2004). Published by the American College of Nutrition. JACN Online, http://www.jacn.org/.

Windsor Organic Research Team — by Dan Anderson — last modified April 17, 2006 10:38 AM

WORT is an interdisciplinary/interinstitutional team of researchers from the Illinois Natural History Survey and the UI College of ACES, researching organic production issues for Illinois farmers. The team works closely with a farmer advisory committee who guide research objectives and provide feedback on research results for the team. Research is conducted on the Cruse tract of the UI South Farms in Champaign Illinois.

WORT: 2002/2003 Plan — by Dan Anderson — last modified June 21, 2006 07:55 AM

WORT experimental design

Ryegrass As a Soybean Cover Crop — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:43 PM

Research to compare weed control and yield in soybeans with ryegrass cover crops in different row widths. Economic benefits also reported.

The Use of Cover Crops in Vegetable Production — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:42 PM

 

Herbicides for Annual Ryegrass Control — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Results of field studies conducted to determine the efficacy of different herbicides on the control of annual ryegrass in row crop production.

Management of Rye Used as a Winter Cover Crop — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Research findings on use of rye as a winter cover crop.

Biomass, Nitrogen and Carbon Decomposition of Winter Cover Crops — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Research findings on residue decomposition of winter cover crops.

Soil N Dynamics Under Cropping Systems Including Winter Cover Crops — by Carol Elder — last modified November 29, 2005 03:36 PM

Research findings on the effects of winter cover crops on soil nitrogen.

Center for New Crops & Plant Products — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 05:11 PM

The Web site of the Center for New Crops & Plant Products, at Purdue University. NewCROP provides windows to new and specialty crop profiles.

Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 01:08 PM

Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture (IDEA) was created by University of Illinois as a statewide initiative. IDEA conducts research, develops educational products, and provides services that encourage farmers to incorporate entrepreneurial strategies which direct their marketing efforts to meeting consumer demand.

Illinois State Geological Survey — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 04:59 PM

The ISGS is a premier State Geological Survey serving the needs of Illinois with earth science information relevant to the State's environmental quality, economic vitality, and public safety. Some 200 scientists and technical support staff conduct basic and applied research in geology, compile geologic maps, and gather and manage the state's geological data to provide information to industry, governmental agencies and the public about the geology and mineral resources of Illinois.

Illinois Natural History Survey — by Andrea Parri — last modified February 17, 2006 04:24 PM

Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois---the state's biological memory. With a staff of over 200 scientists and technicians, it is recognized as the premier natural history survey in the nation. Over the years, its mission has remained fairly constant: to investigate the diversity, life histories, and ecology of the plants and animals of the state; to publish research results so that those resources can be managed wisely; and to provide information to the public in order to foster an understanding and appreciation of our natural heritage. Several NHS researchers are involved with the WORT project, looking at changes in organic farming systems during transition to organic.

Illinois Department of Agriculture -- C-2000 — by Andrea Parri — last modified March 01, 2006 12:11 PM

Sustainable Agriculture at the Illinois Department of Agriculture is centered in the Bureau of Land and Water Resources. The Conservation 2000, Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program is coordinated by Mike Rahe, with oversight provided by the Sustainable Agriculture Committee, an external advisory committee. The program provides grants to researchers, educators and farmers to investigate, educate and promote sustainable agriculture in Illinois.

North Central Region SARE Program — by Andrea Parri — last modified August 25, 2006 03:02 PM

Funded by the USDA, the national Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program supports and promotes sustainable farming and ranching. SARE offers competitive grants and educational opportunities for producers, scientists, educators, institutions, organizations and others exploring sustainable agriculture. Abstracts from national SARE projects are available in a comprehensive, searchable database.