> From: Jane Clark <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: "Iowa Discussion, Alerts and Announcements"
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> Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2001 13:28:46 -0700
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Crab grass
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> This is from ISU's WebPage, not the DM Register, but the article is almost
> the same.
>
> Application of Preemergence Herbicides
>
> By Richard Jauron
> Extension horticulturist
> Iowa State University Extension
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> Additional information on corn gluten meal can be found at the Web site
> http://www.gluten.iastate.edu/.
The website listed above begins with this introduction by Dr. Nick
Christians:
"Welcome to the corn gluten meal research page. Here you will find
information regarding the use of corn gluten meal as a natural herbicide for
use on turf and organic crop production."
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This page talks about research regarding the use of corn gluten as weed
control, and lists a number of sources for it.
Regarding Organic Crop Production, please take note:
According to the Organic Materials Review Institute website -
http://www.omri.org, the only brand of corn gluten which has been tested and
registered by OMRI is BioWeed, supplied by Bioscape, Inc., and it is rated
(R) - regulated - as follows:
Regulated (R) materials may be used on certified organic land and crops
only with certain restrictions. Several regulated materials are discouraged
in organic production, and they may be used only if no alternatives are
feasible. In many cases, the permitted use of these materials is
dependent on the specific source and demonstration that the material is
free from contamination. In some cases, there is simply not enough
information available about a material. Most certifiers require growers to
document efforts in the Farm Plan to reduce or eliminate the use of
regulated materials. Certifiers may decertify land, crops, or entire
operations of growers who use a regulated material in a way that does
not comply with the regulations for that material's usage.
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http://www.omri.org/Subscribers.html
Here you will find the list of Organic Certification agencies subscribed to
OMRI - including:
Demeter Association
Farm Verified Organic (FVO)
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) &
Organic Crop Improvement Association International (OCIA)
all of whom certify organic growers in Iowa.
http://www.omri.org
OMRI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to benefit the organic
community and the general public. Its primary mission is to publish and
disseminate generic and specific (brand name) lists of materials allowed and
prohibited for use in the production, processing, and handling of organic
food and fiber. OMRI also conducts scientific research and education on the
use of materials by the organic industry.
While certifiers share broad consensus about organic standards, enough
differences exist that a material approved for use by one certifier may not
meet another certifierıs standards. OMRI assists in harmonizing the organic
industry by streamlining redundant materials review programs and helping to
create agreement on materials.
At each step along the way, OMRI is disseminating information to certifiers,
government programs, farmers, processors, handlers, and the general public.
OMRIıs role is advisory and educational; final decisions regarding
certification and regulatory policy reside with other organizations.
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So - Certified Organic, C.O. transitional & C.O. pending buyers - beware.
Best,
Ericka Dana, Catnip Farm
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