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, 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 for 14 years with excellent results. In addition, a new organic fertilizer (Biotic Organic™ 4-4-4, Perfect Blend, Bellevue, WA) was tested for its effect on organic popcorn production beginning in 2013, and continued in 2014 and 2015.
How to Cite:
Delate, K., Johnson, R. & Rees, M., (2016) “Evaluation of Organic Corn and Popcorn Varieties and Fertilization”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports 2015(1).
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