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Uncovering the Value of Manure: Sustainable Farming in the NYC Watershed
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The Value of Manure project aims to help farmers understand the value of cow manure and use it as efficiently as they can, reducing reliance on nitrogen (N) based synthetic […]
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Tarps, Mulch, and Timing: No-Till Tools to Rob the Weed Seedbank
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Research shows how the legacy of tarping and mulching can lead to fewer weeds in no–till vegetables. By Stephen Stresow and Ryan Maher The Woes of Weeding One of the […]
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In the News: How We Help NYS Farmers Implement Reduced Tillage Systems
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Sweeping problems under the rug usually leads to larger problems in the future, unless of course, the problem is weeds and the rug is tarps. Tarping fields as a weed […]
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Reusable Black Tarps Suppress Weeds and Make Organic Reduced Tillage More Viable
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Research on the potential of tarps to reduce or even replace tillage by controlling weeds and decomposing crop residue. By Haley Rylander Introduction Organic vegetable farmers rely heavily on intensive […]
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Mulch for Organic Vegetables—Grown in Place
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Organic farmers and researchers utilize cover crops to reduce the labor and expense of organic mulches. by Ryan Maher and Brian Caldwell Organic mulches like hay or straw can suppress […]
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