Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Evaluation of Organic Corn Varieties

Authors: Kathleen Delate (Iowa State University) , Andrea McKern (Iowa State University) , Kevin Van Dee (Iowa State University)

  • Evaluation of Organic Corn Varieties

    Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

    Evaluation of Organic Corn Varieties

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Abstract

According to the USDA National Organic Program, certified organic farmers must source organic seed (seed from organically raised crops). The organic seed industry is currently growing in Iowa and the Midwest. With this growth, organic growers are looking for university-based recommendations on organic varieties to use in Iowa. The Organic Agriculture Program at Iowa State University has been planting organic seed at the Southeast Research Farm for seven years with excellent results.

Keywords: Horticulture, Agronomy

How to Cite:

Delate, K., McKern, A. & Van Dee, K., (2007) “Evaluation of Organic Corn Varieties”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2006(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2007
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