List of allowed synthetic substances allowed for crop production. Therefore, it is prohibited for use in organic production [7 CFR 205.105(a)]. Literature Cited Arslan, Umit, Kadir Ilhan, Canan Vardar, and Ozgur Akgun Karabulut. 2009. “Evaluation...
be used as a seed treatment with sodium propionate and various polymers (Patil 2001). It is also used in a number of combinations for control of spoilage organisms in food and feed processing (Dorko et al. 2014). Citric acid can be used as a stabilizer...

the development and impact of diseases. Any practice that reduces crop stress (biotic or abiotic) and promotes vigor will help extend the productive life of the stand. This becomes even more critical in the presence of serious disease organisms. Site selection...
integrates the use of several pest-suppression technologies, including • Biological control: beneficial organisms, such as insect predators • Cultural techniques: practices such as crop rotation, sanitation • Mechanical and physical methods: screens, traps...

will kill horn and face flies. Be aware that some of these products can affect beneficial organisms within the manure pat, including dung beetles. Be sure that the product you use is labeled for the fly species you want to control. Insecticide Feed...
exist for fly management on organic dairies. However, flies can be effectively managed by a combination or cultural, biological and chemical control on organic farms. Be sure that the product you use is labeled for the fly species you want to control...

in the manure will kill horn and face flies. Be aware that some of these products can affect beneficial organisms within the manure pat, including dung beetles. Be sure that the product you use is labeled for the fly species you want to control. Insecticide...
, biological and chemical control on organic farms. Be sure that the product you use is labeled for the fly species you want to control. Organic Dairy Insecticides PYRETHRUM (INSECTICIDE GROUP 3) MGK Evergreen Pyrethrum Concentrate PyGanic Livestock...

part of the wing. They move erratically on foot and in flight. Phorid fly larvae breed in rich organic material such as septic waste, rancid dairy products and human remains in coffins. Adults can indicate a sub- slab sewer problem that requires...
Food. Food Pest Problems. Pests are a problem in food handling establishments for several reasons. Pests consume products, but contaminate much more with their feces, urine, hair, body parts or carcasses, requiring...

growth, corky scarring, and/or blind heads, which can reduce marketable yield and quality (Fig. 1). Swede midge control is challenging on small-scale and organic farms, where season-long production of brassica crops in close proximity is common...

-place in production agriculture. The LTAR compares conventional management systems to alternative management such as organic or no-till agricultural systems (Posner and Hedtcke, 2008; Smith and Menalled, 2007). It is not uncommon to have 7 to 19 different components...
Island Golf Courses. 17 pp. [NY]. Posner, J.L. and J.L. Hedtcke.2008. Organic and conventional production systems in the Wisconsin integrated cropping systems trial: I Producivity 19902002. Agron. J., 100:253-260. Racke, K.D. 2000. Pesticides...

Sooty blotch and fly speck are the two most common “summer diseases” of apples in the Northeast; they are also problems on pears. Although caused by two different organisms, the diseases often occur together since both are confined to the fruit...

to avoid burning the turf.  Supplement with Iron (Fertilizer mixes with iron in the range of 2-5%).  Several amendments help improve plant and soil health including products such as Panacea, Soil Life, Rhapsody and Converted Organics. Another product...
, Civitas, an OMRI approved organic mineral oil supplement has demonstrated improved nutrient efficiency and plant resistance to disease. Refer to product labels for more information. Only use amendments with scientifically proven benefits.  No other...

Beneficial insects such as Trichogramma ostriniae can be used as part of an integrated management program for European corn borer or on their own to reduce ECB damage. Releasing beneficial insects is an approved practice for certified organic...