Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm
Authors: Kathleen Delate (Iowa State University) , Rebecca Johnson (Iowa State University) , Myron Rees (Iowa State University)
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, and 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 using organic seed at the Southeast Research Farm, Crawfordsville, Iowa, for 15 years with excellent results. In addition, a new organic fertilizer (Biotic Organic™ 4-4-4, Perfect Blend, Bellevue, WA) was tested beginning in 2013, and continued in 2016, for its effect on organic popcorn production.
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How to Cite: Delate, K. , Johnson, R. & Rees, M. (2017) “Evaluation of Organic Soybean Varieties and Organic Popcorn Varieties and Fertilization”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2016(1).