Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQp028YYRAU About the Webinar Grazing dairy farmers have long noticed the health benefits of turning cows out to spring grass. Some even call it "Dr. Green." The reasons for these health benefits are complex but is largely due to the function of the rumen on living plant material. Feeding...
Watch a recording of the "Using the eOrganic Organic Seed Production Tutorial" webinar below or on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE9v0PKbHac About the Webinar Webinar participants can expect to learn about the Organic Seed Production tutorials, and how to most effectively access in-depth organic seed production information available through this new eOrganic course created by Organic Seed...
About the Webinar Understanding how farmers make decisions, not just what decisions they make, can improve our communication with farmers and our ability to provide relevant information that builds upon their existing knowledge, perceptions, and values. Sarah Zwickle and Marleen Riemens will discuss their research on organic farmers' weed management beliefs, perceptions and behaviors, and...
Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPrqXsa4QSU Find all eOrganic upcoming and archived webinars » About the Presenters Chet Boruff is the Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA). AOSCA provides seed certification and related services to the global seed industry, and it will manage the Organic Seed Finder. Kristina...
About the Webinar What's in your herd health tool box? In this webinar, recorded on July 16, 2012, Dr. Hubert Karreman discusses organic dairy herd health considerations, approaches to organic dairy cattle treatment currently allowed by the National Organic Program, and how best to work with your local veterinarian. Watch the webinar on YouTube at...
This presentation took place on June 19, 2012.I n this webinar, Brad Heins of the University of Minnesota addressed breeding and genetic considerations on organic dairies, including an evaluation of breeds common to organic dairy farms (calving, production, components, and economic performance), the latest research on cross breeding, and considerations for your farm. Watch the...
Watch the webinar on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU3RXRT9bRU About the Webinar Weeds in the organic pasture can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants. These unwanted plants can be more aggressive than existing or desired forage species and compete for light, water, and nutrients. Weeds may also diminish the quality and palatability...
