Reports from the USDA’s Economic Research Service show that Minnesota is a leading producer of organic corn, soybeans, dry beans, buckwheat, rye, and other field crops. To help new and experienced organic farmers produce consistent yields of high quality organic field crops, the University of Minnesota conducts variety trials; fertility studies; weed and pest management research; nutrient cycling studies, and other research projects at the University’s Research and Outreach Centers. The University also cooperates with organic farmers throughout the state by conducting on-farm research projects on certified organic farms.

RECENT RESEARCH REPORTS:

Elwell Experiments (2006) (pdf)

Organic Wheat Variety Evaluation with Alfalfa Under-story Crop (05) (pdf)

Organic Wheat Variety Evaluation (05) (pdf)

Flax Variety Evaluation Under an Organic Production System (05) (pdf)

Evaluation of Compost Tea Mixture Injected at Planting on Yield and Quality of Organic Yellow Corn (05) (pdf)

Effect of Bio-Control Agents on the Yield of Organic Soybean (05) (pdf)