Articles by Others about Eric Brennan's research (click links below to read/download)

 

Monterey Herald/Santa Cruz Sentinel newspapers (Most recent)

• OFRF. 2024  Championing Organic Research: The Vital Role of Salinas ARS and Its Advocates

Previous articles listed alphabetically below by source

American Society of Horticultural Science News and Press Release

• 2019. Planting small seeds simply: The allure of the slide hammer seeder​

AgAlert - The weekly newspaper of California agriculture. Articles by Bob Johnson. 

• 2023. New fertilizer management rules begin in Central Coast
• 2020. Cover crops have big impact on organic vegetables
• 2017. Scientist favors synthetic fertilizers on organic crops
• 2016. Hoe made of recycled parts works well near mulch
• 2015. Growers offered suggestions on capturing rain runoff
• 2015. Machine helps with cover crops for runoff control
• 2014. Researcher controls aphids by planting alyssum
• 2014. Mustards show promise between rows of strawberries
• 2013. Study evaluates cover-crop use in organic vegetables
• 2012. Multi-year research guides growers on cover crops
• 2011. Planting alyssum brings beneficial insects to lettuce

Californian newspaper

• Leyde T. 2017. Cover crops coming into their own, The Californian.
  

Capital Press newspaper

• Hearden T. 2009. For researcher, organic farming comes naturally
• 2009.  Cover crop seeding time key to weed suppression.

ClimateChange.ie blog

• Anonymous. 2016. Easy weeding: How to make a DIY strap hoe from salvaged materials

Earth Links

• Features Tool: Ring Hoe Weeder

Ediblegardens52 blog

• Martin, S. Flowers Replace Insecticides in Lettuce Production

eOrganic blog

• 2020 Video Creation Resources for Agricultural Educators during COVID-19

EurekaAlert! Science News

• Fisk, S.V. 2019 Cover crops, compost and carbon

Fresh Plaza blog

• The right flower arrangement can improve organic pest control

Fruit and Vegetable magazine

• Isaacs, J. 2020. Juicy new approach to cover crops 

Grower Talks blog

• Pair Alyssum with Lettuce

Growing Produce magazine

• Eppich, J. 2021.  Scientist teaches growers new information on YouTube

John Kempf blog

• Interplanting sweet alyssum for aphid control

Maine Tree Crop Alliance

• Kertesz, J, Tool Hacks

Monterey Herald Newspaper

• OFRF. 2024  Championing Organic Research: The Vital Role of Salinas ARS and Its Advocates
  

New York Times newspaper (Science Section)

• Robbins, J. 2010. Farmers Find Organic Arsenal to Wage War on Pests

Out of the Fog blog

• Poppick L., 2012  “Sustaina-culture”: a fresh take on the food movement in the media

Organic Farming Research Foundation blog

• Tobey, E., 2023. Researcher Advocacy- Eric Brennan

Permaculture Magazine

• 2016 How to Make Your Own Hoe For Free

Progressive Crop Consultant

• Schroder, S. 2020. Cover Crops in California Agriculture: An Overview of Current Research

Survival Gardener blog

•  2019 A strap hoe from recycled material

The Prairie Star newspaper

• Adams, T. 2010. Increasing cover crop seeding rates means fewer weeds, more benefits

The Packer newspaper

• Withers, D. 2010. Cover crops could bring higher yields

University of California Weed Science blog

• Perez, G. 2016 DIY 'Recycle Strap Hoe

University of Florida blog

• Yasalonis, A. 2018 Gardening Hacks to Make Outdoor Chores a Little Easier

UCANR Salinas Valley Agriculture Blog

• Cahn, M.D., R. Smith. 2018. Food for thought during the holidays

USDA-ARS 'Under the Microscope'

• June, 2020. Flower Power: Attracting Natural Enemies of Pests to Your Field and Garden

USDA-Agricultural Research magazine. 

• Perry A. 2014. Flower Power Protects Organic Lettuce Fields. Agricultural Research February:8-9.
  
• Perry A. 2013. Robust Results From Long-Term Research on Organic Cover Cropping. Agricultural Research February:4-5.
• Wood M., L. Chavez, D. Comis, J. Arnold. 2002. Organic Grows on America. Agricultural Research February:4-9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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