• Alternative Agronomic Crops (PDF)
Considerations before diversifying, marketing alternative crops, and sources of additional information.

• Intercropping: Principles & Production Practices (PDF)
Implementing nature's principle of diversity on the farm. Intercrop concepts, production, and management, with examples.

• Sustainable Corn & Soybean Production (PDF)
Tips and ideas for successful corn and soybean production with minimal inputs and limited environmental impact.

• Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants (PDF)
"What farmers need to know about transgenic crops"—explains what genetic engineering is, and examines the costs and benefits to farmers.

• Moving Beyond Conventional Cash Cropping (PDF)

• Organic Control of White Mold on Soybeans (PDF)
White mold is a fungal pest associated with intensive soybean production practices. This publication addresses the key strategies and options for control.
• Principles of Sustainable Weed Management (PDF)
Root cause of weeds, understanding weed banks & germination, monoculture vs. biodiversity, management strategies, costs.

• Pursuing Conservation Tillage Systems for Organic Crop Production (PDF)
From our Organic Matters series. Current and upcoming no-till and low-till technologies adaptable to organic production systems. An extensive overview of research and resources is included.

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