Organic row crops can be sold for high premiums. And as an organic farmer, successfully controlling weeds is often central to achieving the highest level of profitability. Enter intercropping for profit and weed management! Intercropping allows you to grow at least one high-value organic crop, such as yellow field peas, while effectively suppressing weeds and […]
Month: July 2020
AgriSecure Announces Organic Field Days
Social distancing. Zoom meetings. Handwashing. This is the “new normal” as we all navigate COVID-19 together. With more people cooking at home, the pandemic is also accelerating consumer demand for organic grains, milk, and eggs. In fact, organic food sales topped $50 billion last year and the upward trend continues. So this year we’re bring […]
4 Keys to a Strong Organic Fertilizer Strategy
Questions about an organic fertilizer strategy are common in organic farming. How do I provide enough nutrients? In particular, nitrogen. How do I manage my crop and soil without using synthetic fertilizers? Fertilizer can come from a variety of organic sources, including animal waste, decomposing plants, and nitrogen-fixing crops like soybeans and clover. So it’s […]