
S3E1. It Happens: The Realities of Organic Transition
Transitioning 5,000 acres to organic is no small feat. In this episode of The Dirt on Organic Farming, South Dakota farmer BJ McNeil shares...
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Over the years, we have been asked some really tough questions about organic grain farming. The Dirt on Organic Farming podcast brings honest and fair answers to six common criticisms of org...

Transitioning 5,000 acres to organic is no small feat. In this episode of The Dirt on Organic Farming, South Dakota farmer BJ McNeil shares...

Innovation drives organic farming forward. For Northern Illinois farmer, miller, and seed smith, Andy Hazzard, it’s all about hands-on exper...

Some of the best farming techniques are discovered by chance. Michigan farmer Stan Kloc shares how an unexpected discovery revealed the full...

Managing organic farms comes with unexpected challenges. Manitoba farmer Don Rourke discusses the hurdles of managing 200 organic acres, inc...

Taking risks is part of farming, but some gambles don’t pay off. Champaign, Illinois, farmer Wyatt Muse shares the story of a cover crop exp...

Farming is more than just a job, it’s an emotional rollercoaster. In the final episode, Wesley Reith of Grainer Farms in Southwest Michigan...

Welcome to the second season of The Dirt on Organic Farming, where hosts Nate Powell Palm and Mallory Krieger dive into the world of crop in...

We tackle the ins and outs of contract pricing for organic farmers in this episode. With insights from crop insurance agent Noah Wendt and o...

Explore the topic of written agreements with our resident crop insurance expert, Megan Vaith, and real-life experiences from farmers Noah We...

We explore the specifics of hail and wind insurance for organic farmers with crop insurance expert Megan Vaith and seasoned organic farmer A...

In this episode, we delve into Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) as a potentially great option for diverse organic farms. Lane Webb, Risk...

Innovative farming practices bring both challenges and opportunities when it comes to crop insurance. We talk to USDA Risk Management Agency...

Let’s dive into the complex world of Transitional Yields (T-yields). Featuring firsthand accounts from farmer Brian Carlson and insights fro...

Organic farmers face unique challenges with crop insurance, but advocacy efforts are pushing for change. In this episode, Julia Barton of th...

In the final episode of our organic crop insurance series, we wrap up our deep dive into crop insurance for organic farmers by breaking down...

Organic transition is a three year gamble. Farmers battle weeds, low fertility, and equipment investments while selling crops at conventiona...

Some scientists say that agricultural output must double by 2050 if there is hope to feed the growing planet. Yield in organics historically...

Conventional grain farms raise thousands of acres of crops and ship harvests to the elevator by the semitruck load. Can organic markets hand...

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 t...

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...

Scientific advancements like synthetic fertilizers and genetic engineering have made it possible for farmers to grow enough food to feed a b...