Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Evaluation of Corn, Soybean and Barley Varieties for Certified Organic Production, Crawfordsville–2003

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

Abstract

Beginning in 1998, a long-term crop rotation experiment was initiated at the Southeast Research Farm (SERF) to examine the effects of organic practices on crop yields, soil quality, and grain quality. Because a soil-building crop rotation is required for certified organic crop production, organic fields at the SERF follow a rotation of corn-soybean-barley/red clover. Results reported here represent the sixth year of production, which includes two cycles of the 3- year crop rotation.

Keywords: Horticulture, Agronomy

How to Cite: Delate, K. , Friedrich, H. , McKern, A. & Van Dee, K. (2004) “Evaluation of Corn, Soybean and Barley Varieties for Certified Organic Production, Crawfordsville–2003”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2003(1).