Horticulture Research Station

Comparison of Organic and Conventional Agriculture Systems on Crop Production

Authors: Christopher J. Pelzer (Iowa State University) , Mahdi Al-Kaisi (Iowa State University) , Kathleen Delate (Iowa State University)

Abstract

The majority of organic and conventional agriculture system comparisons are long-term experiments (>10 years). Therefore, it is imperative to understand short-term impacts on soil and environmental quality during the transition period from a conventional system to a three-year, USDA-NOP certified organic system. The objectives of this project were to investigate the effects of two agricultural systems (organic and conventional) on greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, N2 O), soil carbon dynamics, soil quality, and crop productivity

Keywords: RFR A1245, Agronomy

How to Cite: Pelzer, C. J. , Al-Kaisi, M. & Delate, K. (2013) “Comparison of Organic and Conventional Agriculture Systems on Crop Production”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2012(1).