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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Organic grain"”.
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Analyses of organic grain prices
Organic has become a familiar term in agriculture, usually bringing to mind the phrases “no chemicals” and “large premiums.” While organic products usually command a substantial price premium over their conventional counterparts, the determinants of this premium are generally unknown. The lack of …
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Biologically based soil fertility in organic grain production systems
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2026-08-01
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Using cover crops to alleviate compaction in organic grain farms
Organic producers rely on mechanical operations for weed management, creating compacted areas that favor weedy species thus forming a cycle of tillage, compaction and increasing weed populations. In an effort to address the concerns of organic grain farmers from Illinois, we explored the effect of …
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Understanding Organic Prices: An Analysis of Organic Price Risk and Premiums
Organic food products are produced without synthetic chemicals, including herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Food grown in organic systems that are certified organic by the United States Department of Agriculture command a price premium, whether it is direct to consumer via farmers markets or …