New and Noteworthy

    • New OGRAIN Fact Sheet: Fall Armyworm

      In 2021 the upper Midwest experienced an unusual fall armyworm infestation. Fall armyworms can be devastating for corn and also feed on a variety of grasses. The only organic management…

    • Blind Cultivation Fact Sheet

      Interested in learning more about early-season weed control? Blind cultivation with a rotary hoe or tine weeder is a critical component of many organic grain operations. Check out the latest…

    • 2023 OGRAIN Winter Conference Presentations on YouTube

      Get up-to-date on the latest in organic grain production from farmers, researchers, and industry experts through the presentations at the 2023 OGRAIN Winter Conference. These experienced speakers covered everything from…

    • Small Grain Marketing Fact Sheet

      Organic small grains have a growing market potential! Check out our new fact sheet on marketing small grains in the Upper Midwest. It lays out the types of markets and…

    • 2023 OGRAIN Winter Conference

      The 2023 OGRAIN Conference will take place Friday, January 27 through Saturday, January 28th with an optional Regenerative Organic Event Thursday, January 26th. he 2023 OGRAIN Winter Conference will be…

    • NEW! The Art and Science of Cultivation Video Series

      Catch this new video series featuring experienced organic farmer and consultant Gary McDonald, highlighting row crop cultivator use, modification and adjustment.  Filmed and edited by Anders Gurda for OGRAIN.

    • NEWS: Upcoming trainings about the OGRAIN Compass

      Webinar: Thursday November 14, 1 PM Central. Offered by eOrganic Workshop: at the OGRAIN Winter Conference, Jan 24 in Madison, WI, 9:30 AM Small group working discussions: at the OGRAIN…

    • 2020 OGRAIN Winter Conference: Registration now open

      Plan to join 200+ fellow farmers and others at the fifth annual OGRAIN Winter Conference, January 24-25 in Madison, WI, where workshops and discussions will focus on best practices for…

    • Crop insurance, cover crops and prevented planting

      Comments from Paul Mitchell, professor UW Ag Econ Dept. 5-30-19 At this time, it seems that USDA Risk Management Agency has not changed any of the rules about terminating cover…