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Now, Montana State University (MSU) researchers are studying an alternate technique to manage these issues using domestic sheep. Read more about this four-year USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) project by clicking the link provided below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.usda.gov\/2016\/04\/20\/organic-study-uses-domestic-sheep-to-facilitate-sustainable-farming\/\">Link to Full Story<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Environmental and economic management of weeds and pests is a priority for organic farmers and they typically use tillage to address these issues. 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