Introduction
O
rganic production of peanuts, or any
commodity, relies on management
techniques that replenish and maintain long-term soil fertility by optimizing the
soil’s biological activity.
This is achieved
through crop rotation, cover cropping or...
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Introduction
O
rganic production of peanuts, or any
commodity, relies on management
techniques that replenish and maintain long-term soil fertility by optimizing the
soil’s biological activity.
This is achieved
through crop rotation, cover cropping or composting and using organically accepted fertilizers that feed the soil and provide plants
with nutrients.
In addition to producing high-quality
crops, healthy and well-balanced soil can
help plants develop natural resistance
to insect pests and diseases.
When pest
controls are neccessary, organic farmers
manage insects, diseases, weeds and other
pests with cultural, mechanical, biological
and, as a last resort, organically accepted
biorational and chemical controls.
In 2002, the U.
S.
Department of Agriculture implemented its National Organic
Program.
The program regulates organic
production nationwide.
Farmers and ranchers that market their products as organic
must be certified.
An exception to this
requirement is made for farm
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