scholarly journals Guidelines for Purchase and Application of Poultry Manure for Organic Crop Production

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson ◽  
Michael R. Ziegler
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
University Departments ◽  
Poultry Science ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Organic Crop Production ◽  
On Farm

Poultry manure and poultry litter (manure with bedding) is commonly used as a soil amendment and nutrient source for organic crop production. However, unless a farmer has an on-farm poultry facility, manure must be outsourced and delivered to the farm. Purchase, delivery, and application of these materials involve food safety, legal, regulatory, nutrient availability, and handling issues. Information on these topics can be found in Extension publications from university departments of agronomy, agricultural engineering, food science, horticulture, and poultry science. The purpose of this publication, however, is to integrate this information to provide guidelines and references for organic farmers who use outsourced poultry manure or litter in organic crop production. This document is HS973, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: April 2004.  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs217

scholarly journals General Guidelines for Organic Crop Production

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
Organic Crop Production

This document is HS972, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs212

scholarly journals (165) Use of Chicken Manure as Source of Nutrients for Sweet Corn Production

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007A-1007
Author(s):  
Muddappa Rangappa ◽  
Harbans Bhardwaj ◽  
Harry Dalton
Keyword(s):  
Wheat Straw ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Animal Manure ◽  
Farm Animal ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Agricultural Crops ◽  
Crimson Clover ◽  
On Farm

An on-farm animal manure, such as chicken manure, can be a source of nutrients for the growth and production of agricultural crops. However, use of manures at rates that are considered adequate for crop production may cause excessive accumulation of phosphorus (P) and also result in leaching of nitrogen (N), thus leading to potential pollution of ground and surface water. Composting of manures with a carbon (C) source can reduce P and N to manageable levels to support production of crops. In order to determine the potential of composted manure for crop production, we studied growth and production of sweet corn by using poultry manure composted with a carbon source of crimson clover hay or wheat straw. These experiments, conducted during 2002 and 2003, compared six treatments: 1) uncomposted chicken manure alone; 2) composted with wheat straw turned weekly; 3) composted with wheat straw turned bi-weekly; 4) composted with crimson clover hay turned weekly; 5) composted with crimson clover hay turned bi-weekly; and 6) a control with a commercial recommendation rate of N fertilizer. These treatments resulted in 9244; 13,866; 15,688; 16,734; and 11,977 marketable ears/acre, respectively, indicating significant superiority of treatments 4 and 5 over all others. Similar results were obtained for ear length, ear fresh weight, and plant height. Results indicated that composting of poultry litter with wheat straw or crimson clover hay is a viable way to utilize poultry manure for production of sweet corn and other agricultural crops. This study implies that composting of on-farm animal manure with organic material, such as hay and straw, could play an important role in development of an environmentally friendly, economically feasible, and sustainable organic production of agricultural crops.

scholarly journals Reduction of the Impact of Fertilization and Irrigation On Processes in the Nitrogen Cycle in Vegetable Fields with BMPs

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve-Marie Cockx ◽  
Eric H. Simonne
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Cycle ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
N Cycle ◽  
Negative Environmental Impact ◽  
The Impact

The goals of this article are to (1) present the N cycle as it relates to crop production, (2) describe how fertilization and irrigation affect the processes within N cycle, and (3) explain how the proposed BMPs may help reduce the negative environmental impact of these cultural practices. This document is HS948, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: September 2003. HS948/HS201: Reduction of the Impact of Fertilization and Irrigation On Processes in the Nitrogen Cycle in Vegetable Fields with BMPs (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals On-Farm Demonstration of Soil Water Movement in Vegetables Grown with Plasticulture

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2005 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric H. Simonne ◽  
David W. Studstill ◽  
Robert C. Hochmuth ◽  
J. T. Jones ◽  
C. W. Starling
Keyword(s):  
Water Movement ◽  
Root Zone ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Nitrate Distribution ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Soil Water Movement

The goals of this project were to demonstrate to cooperating growers how irrigation and fertilizer management are linked together and how management may prevent water movement below the root zone. More specifically, the objectives were to: establish partnerships with three key growers and discuss fertilizer and irrigation management, determine the position of the water front throughout the growing season, diagnose crop nutritional status, and determine nitrate distribution in the soil profile at the end of the growing season. This document is HS1008, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2005.

scholarly journals USDA Organic Certification: Who Should Be Certified?

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural Product ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Organic System ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Organic Certification ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Certified Organic ◽  
National Organic Program ◽  
Organic Standards

According to The National Organic Program (NOP) any “farm, wild crop harvesting, or handling operation (processors and manufacturers) that wants to sell an agricultural product as organically produced must adhere to the national organic standards.” This means that USDA certified organic farmers and handlers must have an organic system plan approved by an accredited certifying agent and use materials in accordance with the National List of Allowed Synthetic and Prohibited Nonsynthetic substances. This document is HS970, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: March 2004. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs210

scholarly journals Maintenance Guide for Florida Microirrigation Systems

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2004 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Obreza
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Science Department ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Flood Irrigation ◽  
Irrigation Systems ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Soil And Water

Florida’s microirrigation systems are technically more complex than sprinkler or flood irrigation systems. They require significant maintenance to assure maximum operational efficiency. The intent of this guide is to help Florida microirrigation system managers and operators keep their systems running at top efficiency, which will improve crop production and conserve Florida’s water resources. This document is CIR 1449, a circular of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date: April 2004.  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss436

Estate Planning

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine Turner ◽  
Vervil Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Estate Planning ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is FCS 7027, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: September 2002. First published: July 1978. Revised: September 2002. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy446

Producing Quality Peanut Seed

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2002 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmo B. Whitty
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Original Publication ◽  
Peanut Seed ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Agricultural Sciences

This document is SS-AGR-187, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2002.

The main directions of scientific support for the implementation of the system of organic farming in Ukraine

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (90) ◽  
pp. 22-24
Author(s):  
V.F. Kaminskyi ◽  
S.G. Korsun
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Land Ownership ◽  
Scientific Support ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Organic Crop Production ◽  
Advanced Production ◽  
And Training ◽  
Organizational Issue

The aim of this work was to study the basic directions of scientific support introduction of organic farming in Ukraine. The study used methods of comparison, synthesis, analysis, induction and deduction. The article indicated on the main areas that need special attention from researchers and suggests one possible mechanism to remove the remaining obstacles to organizational issue introduction of scientific developments in the production of organic and training areas. This can speed up the creation of new and manage existing land ownership and land use organic farming with the introduction of advanced production technology of organic crop production.

scholarly journals On-farm trees are a safety net for the poorest households rather than a major contributor to food security in Rwanda

Food Security ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Ndoli ◽  
Athanase Mukuralinda ◽  
Antonius G. T. Schut ◽  
Miyuki Iiyama ◽  
Jean Damascene Ndayambaje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Agroforestry Practice ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Agroforestry Practices

AbstractThe world is challenged to meet the food demand of a growing population, especially in developing countries. Given the ambitious plans to scale up agroforestry in Africa, an improved understanding of the effect of agroforestry practices on the already challenged food security of rural households is crucial. The present study was undertaken to assess how on-farm trees impacted food security in addition to other household income sources in Rwanda. In each of the six agroecologies of Rwanda, a stratified sampling procedure was used where two administrative cells (4th formal administrative level) were selected in which households were randomly selected for interviews. A survey including 399 farmers was conducted and farmers were grouped in three types of agroforestry practice (i) low practitioners (LAP) represented by the first tertile, (ii) medium practitioners (MAP) represented by the second tertile and (iii) high practitioners (HAP) represented by the third tertile of households in terms of tree number. Asset values, household income sources, crop production, farm size, crop yield, and food security (food energy needs) were quantified among the types of agroforestry practice. A larger proportion of HAP households had access to adequate quantity and diversity of food when compared with MAP and LAP households. Food security probability was higher for households with more resources, including land, trees and livestock, coinciding with an increased crop and livestock income. We found no difference in asset endowment among types of agroforestry practices, while farmers in agroecologies with smaller farms (0.42 ha to 0.66 ha) had more on-farm trees (212 to 358 trees per household) than farms in agroecologies with larger farms (0.96 ha to 1.23 ha) which had 49 to 129 trees per household, probably due to differences in biophysical conditions. A positive association between tree density and food security was found in two out of six agroecologies. The proportion of income that came from tree products was high (> 20%) for a small fraction of farmers (12%), with the more food insecure households relying more on income from tree products than households with better food security status. Thus, tree income can be percieved as a “safety net” for the poorest households.

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