Transition Strategies for Post-CRP Certified Organic Grain Production

Delate, K., Cambardella, C. A., Karlen, D. L.

28 August 2002

Research

Conversion of Post-Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) land or long-term pastureland to certified organic production may require tillage because the use of herbicides is prohibited in organic production. We evaluate results for soybean, corn, and oat planted following primary tillage of bromegrass and alfalfa sod. We conclude that organic grain crops can be successfully produced following CRP or other long-term hay/pasture crops regardless of the primary tillage method used to till the sod.

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