Organic corn has delivered significantly higher returns than conventionally grown corn over the past five years, but Purdue University economists say bigger profits don’t automatically make the switch worthwhile. He says, “Organic crop yields were generally lower than conventional yields. Farmers considering organic production must also account for the three-year transition period required for certification, increased management demands, weed control challenges, specialized crop rotations, and finding reliable markets for organic grain. It tells us that organic production offers greater profit potential, but also requires much stronger management to consistently achieve those returns. Experienced weed control, crop rotations, marketing, and overall management appear to matter even more in organic systems than they do in conventional production, with a highlight on weed control.