Four tillage methods: Fall moldboard plowing; Fall Kverneland® plowing; Fall and spring tillage with a Howard Rotavator®; and Spring moldboard plowing were investigated for effects on organic soybean production following CRP land in 1999 - 2001. From Iowa State University. SARE Project # LCN 99-160.

This publication provides the rationale for biointensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM), outlines the concepts and tools of biointensive IPM, and suggests steps and provides informational resources for implementing IPM. It is targeted to individuals interested in agriculture at all levels. Part II: References and Appendices including supplier list. ATTRA Fundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture series.

Four varieties of soybean were tested at Allee in 2000. Weed and stand count sampling and grain quality analysis were done. All harvested soybeans had some degree of staining. Broadleaf weed differences and some yield differences were significant. All varieties were comparable in the grain quality analysis. From Iowa State University.

The performance of three varieties each of corn (NC+3869, NC+4880, NC+5338), soybeans (IA3011, NC+2FG2, Pioneer9305), and barley (Bounty, Chiltion, Kewaunee) grown under organic conditions was examined. This study of the third year of crop rotations examined the effects of organic practices on yield, soil quality, and grain quality. Corn yields were greater in variety NC+3869 compared to the other varieties. Soybean varieties P9305 and NC+2FG2 yielded significantly greater than variety IA3011. From Iowa State University

In a two-year study, four insectary hedgerows were monitored bimonthly for pest and beneficial insect activity throughout the growing season. These 5-year old hedgerows that we sampled are located on field crop farms in California's Sacramento Valley. Plants sampled included toyon, milkweed, elderberry, coyotebrush, coffeeberry, Ceanothus, buckwheat, and yarrow (Table 1). Beneficial insects observed included minute pirate, big-eyed, damsel, and assassin bugs, parasitic wasps, syrphid and tachnid flies, lacewings, and lady beetles (Table 2). Pests observed included cucumber and flea beetles, Lygus, and stinkbugs. Funded by UC SAREP.