317 General Organic Management Systems: II

Oral Session
ASA Section: Agronomic Production Systems
This is a general, oral session for papers related to organic management systems.
Cosponsor(s):

Organic Management Systems Community

Wednesday, November 6, 2013: 8:00 AM-11:05 AM
Marriott Tampa Waterside, Grand Ballroom C

Community Leader:
Joseph R. Heckman
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:05 AM
Adapting An Organic Rotational No-Till System for the Northern Climate of Western Canada.
Caroline Halde, University of Manitoba; Martin H. Entz, University of Manitoba; Robert H Gulden, University of Manitoba; Mario Tenuta, University of Manitoba; Andy Hammermeister, Dalhousie University; Kim Ominski, University of Manitoba
8:20 AM
Controlling Weeds With High Residue Cultivation in Cover Crop-Based Organic Rotational Soybean Production.
Gladis M. Zinati, Rodale Institute; Steven B Mirsky, USDA-ARS; Rita Seidel, Rodale Institute; Jeffrey W Moyer, Rodale Institute; Elaine R Ingham, Rodale Institute
8:35 AM
Evaluating In-Season Tests to Guide Nitrogen Topdressing Rates for Organic Winter Bread Wheat.
Ellen B. Mallory, University of Maine; Heather M. Darby, University of Vermont
8:50 AM
Legume Alleyway Groundcovers Influence Tree-Row Soil Quality in An Organic Orchard.
Jennifer R Reeve, Utah State University; Jennifer R. Reeve, Utah State University; Brent Black, Utah State University
9:20 AM
The Effects Of Row Spacing and Seeding Rate On Weed Competition and Yield In Organic Canola Production.
Rachel A. Atwell Vann, North Carolina State University; Carrie M. Brinton, North Carolina State University; S. Chris Reberg-Horton, North Carolina State University
9:35 AM
Break
9:50 AM
The Impacts of Soil Amendments On Organic Rice Production.
Fugen Dou, Texas Agrilife Research-Beaumont; Anna M. Mcclung, USDA-ARS; Xingen Zhou, Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Beaumont
10:05 AM
Tillage Impact On Soil Quality Within An Organic, Sod-Based Vegetable Rotation.
Christine M. Bliss, University of Florida; Peter C. Andersen, University of Florida; Cheryl L Mackowiak, University of Florida; Steve Olson, University of Florida; David L. Wright, University of Florida; Ann Blount, North Florida Research & Education Center; James Marois, University of Florida; Russ Mizell, University of Florida
10:20 AM
Utilizing 15N To Understand Rye Mulch Effects On Soybean/Weed Competition.
S. Chris Reberg-Horton, NC State University; M. Scott Wells, North Carolina State University; Steven B Mirsky, USDA - ARS; Jude E Maul, USDA-ARS; Shuijin Hu, NC State University
10:35 AM
Cover Cropping and Reduced Tillage for Mixed Vegetable Farms In Southern New England.
Jeff Pieper, University of Rhode Island; Emily Cotter, University of Rhode Island; Rebecca N. Brown, University of Rhode Island
10:50 AM
Tropical Cover Crop Mulch Systems for Low-External-Input Reduced Tillage Crop Production.
Stuart A. Weiss, University of the Virgin Islands; Danielle D. Treadwell, University of Florida; Elide Valencia, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Kenneth P. Beamer, University of the Virgin Islands
11:05 AM
Adjourn