Organic transition is a three year gamble. Farmers battle weeds, low fertility, and equipment investments while selling crops at conventional prices. Is it even possible to get through transition without losing a bunch of money? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Will Glazik, organic farmer Aaron Butler, organic farmer Ben Bowell, Oregon Tilth/NRCS Ryan Koory, Mercaris Tell us what you think about the podcast by taking this short survey. Join our email list for periodic updates about OATS such as upcoming events, new podcast episodes, and ar ..read more

Some scientists say that agricultural output must double by 2050 if there is hope to feed the growing planet. Yield in organics historically drags behind conventional crops, requiring more acres to produce the same amount of food. Can organic ever hope to feed the continually growing world population? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Dr. John Reganold, Washington State University Dr. Andrew Smith, Rodale Institute Jo Mirenda, Organic Trade Association Tell us what you think about the podcast by taking this short survey. Join our email list ..read more

Conventional grain farms raise thousands of acres of crops and ship harvests to the elevator by the semitruck load. Can organic markets handle the harvest from a farm at scale? Agricultural commodity prices fluctuate up and down every few years. How can farmers hope to rely on the organic premium being there when they need it? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Will Glazik, organic farmer Aaron Butler, organic farmer Ben Bowell, Oregon Tilth/NRCS Ryan Koory, Mercaris Tell us what you think about the podcast by taking this short survey. Join ..read more

The Dust Bowl looms large in the minds of many good farmers. Excessive tillage combined with a decade of drought sent many feet of fertile top soil into the air, gone forever. Today's organic grain farms use tillage to control weeds and prepare the field for planting. Will organics create another Dust Bowl? Are organic farmers putting the soil at risk? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Dr. Jessica Shade, The Organic Center Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University Dr. Patt Carr, Montana State University Dr. Perry Miller, Montana State Univ ..read more

A good field is a clean field. Weeds are thieves that steal your yield and your profit.  How is it possible for organic grain farmers to keep a clean field without the use of modern herbicide programs? Isn't organic farming just a weedy mess? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Dr. Adam Davis, University of Illinois Crop Sciences Dr. Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University Randy Hughes, organic farmer Tell us what you think about the podcast by taking this short survey. Join our email list for periodic updates about OATS such as upcoming ..read more

Scientific advancements like synthetic fertilizers and genetic engineering have made it possible for farmers to grow enough food to feed a burgeoning human population. Why does organic farming turn its back on these advancements? Is organic anti-science? Separate the wheat from the chaff and myth from reality with this episode's guests: Dr. Martin Bohn, University of Illinois Crop Sciences Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, Ecdysis Foundation/Blue Dasher Farm Dr. Clair Keene, North Dakota State University Bryce Irlbeck, AgriSecure/organic farmer Tell us what you think about the podcast by taking this s ..read more