The Kerr Center is planting a large number of highbush and rabbiteye blueberry varieties to evaluate for eastern Oklahoma.
Organic Farming and Gardening
President’s Note: Cover Crop Timing
Timing in planting a fall cover crop is critical for both coverage over the winter and biomass production the following spring.
Insects Declining – But Damaging More Plants than Ever
Insects have been declining rapidly – but insect pests are still damaging more crops than ever, says newly published research.
New Regenerative Certification Program
There’s a new third-party certification process and label, for farmers and ranchers wishing to market their products as “regenerative.”
President’s Note: Book Review – The Woodchip Handbook
One of few books to focus completely on the subject of woodchips in food production, this new volume is a good resource.
More Bees, Please: Bee Diversity Boosts Crop Pollination
New research shows that bee diversity is even more important for crop pollination than previously thought.
USDA Cost Share for Organic Certification
Funds to help pay costs associated with organic certification are available from USDA programs, with signup deadlines at the end of October.
President’s Note: Sugarcane Aphid Resistance in Sweet Sorghum
Newly developed varieties of sweet sorghum are resistant to the sugarcane aphid. Read George Kuepper’s update.
USDA Cost-Share for Food Safety Certification
Your specialty crop operation’s food safety certification expenses may be eligible for cost-sharing through this USDA program.
CCRP/CLEAR Signups Ongoing; CLEAR30 Signup Deadline August 5
The deadline for signups to CLEAR30 is August 5, 2022. Signups are also open for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program and CLEAR.