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September is National Organic Month, and in honor of this, here is information relating to the Texas A&M AgriLife Organic News from Bob Whitney and Timber Darnell.
Bob Whitney - Regents Fellow & Extension Organic Specialist
bob.whitney@ag.tamu.edu or 979.571.2086 cell
Timber Darnell - Extension Organic Coordinator
timber.darnell@ag.tamu.edu or 307.763.2926 cell
Summaries from the 2022 - 2023 National Cover Crop Survey Report:
Nearly 800 farmers representing 49 states and a range of crops were represented in the 2022-2023 National Cover Crop Survey Report. Over half (52%) of surveyed corn growers reported no change in fertilizer costs in corn following at least 3 years of cover crops. The second-largest group of corn growers (21%) said they saved more than $20 per acre on nutrient inputs in corn following cover crops.
The majority (55%) of respondents saw no change in herbicide costs in corn following cover crops, and 3 out of 4 of those saw improved weed control. The second-largest group surveyed said they said money on corn herbicides on corn that followed cover crops.
In soybeans, similar reports were noted: 52% of respondents reported equivalent herbicide costs following cover crops, and 45% saved money.
A major takeaway from this study was that 90% of respondents who received cover crop payments in 2022 reported that they either "definitely" or "probably" planned to use cover crops after the payments end.
For more information, click here to read the full report.
Highlighted Events:
Tuesday, October 17 – Wednesday, October 18 – 2023 Organic Grower Conference, Georgetown, Texas. All things growing organic or becoming organic! Contact: Kate Hajda, County Extension Horticulturist kate.hajda@ag.tamu.edu Includes organic programs, tours, grower panels, meals and more! Special announcement: HEB Produce Buyer will be on the program to discuss selling to retailers.
Tuesday, October 24 - Thursday, October 26 - National Organic Standards Board meeting online.
Wednesday, November 1 - 2023 - National Organic Certification Cost Share Program Signup Deadline. This year they have increased the amount they will fund from $500 to $750. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is pleased to announce the availability of applications for the Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Thursday, January 11, 2024 – Friday, January 12, 2024 – Organic Growers Conference, Dallas Research and Extension Center. Contact: Dr. Joe Masabni, Extension Horticulturist joe.masabni@ag.tamu.edu
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