Agriculture

Plant Disease Management Guide - University of Florida Plant Disease Management Guide - University of Florida- Guides on controlling diseases in vegetables listed by crop. How to control soilborne diseases of vegetable transplants is … Insects: Vegetables - Mississippi State University Insects: Vegetables - Mississippi State University- Some recommendations for insect control for commercial vegetables in Mississippi plus photos. VegEdge - University of Minnesota VegEdge - University of Minnesota- Provides advice on all aspects of vegetable crop integrated pest management (IPM). Also contains links to other related areas of interest. Vegetable and Herbs Disease Information Notes - North Carolina State University Vegetable and Herbs Disease Information Notes - North Carolina State University- Details on a range of diseases on a variety of herbs and vegetables including cucurbits, tomatoes … Crop Knowledge Master - Vegetables Crop Knowledge Master - Vegetables- Information on the biology and control of pests and diseases of vegetables plus other crops from the University of Hawaii. Pepper Fertilization and Nutrition Pepper Fertilization and Nutrition- Information on research at the University of Florida on fertilizer usage and application. Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum sp. on Pepper Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum sp. on Pepper- Photographs and information on the causal agent, symptoms, disease cycle, epidemiology and control of this condition. Growing Bell Peppers in Soilless Culture under Open Shade Structures Growing Bell Peppers in Soilless Culture under Open Shade Structures- Information on the materials and methods used and the results of trials held at the North Florida Research an… Production of Sweet Bell Peppers Production of Sweet Bell Peppers- Information on the cultivation of this crop under glass with illustrations of the steps involved and the challenges. Nematode Management in Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplant Nematode Management in Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplant- Information on nematodes which attack these crops, their biology and life history, symptoms, damage, field diagnosis and sam… Organic Growing - University of California Organic Growing - University of California- This page gives a list of links to PDF documents on organic growing. Topics include organic certification, soil management, weed manage… Controlling Pests Ecologically Controlling Pests Ecologically- Article on an alternative method of controlling pests. Weed Control in Eggplant Weed Control in Eggplant- Information on the mechanical and chemical means of managing weeds in this crop. Cantaloupe and Specialty Melons Cantaloupe and Specialty Melons- Information on commercial production of this crop, the plant’s characteristics, propagation, cultural practices, insect pests, diseases and harves… Weed Control in Cucurbit Crops Weed Control in Cucurbit Crops- Information on the mechanical and chemical means of managing weeds in muskmelon, cucumber, squash and watermelon. Economic Aspects of Melons in Sicily Economic Aspects of Melons in Sicily- Paper given at the World Congress on Horticultural Research concerning the economics of growing this crop in Sicily. Assured Produce Protocol for Cucumbers Assured Produce Protocol for Cucumbers- Adopting this protocol will enable producers to sell cucumbers to any supermarket in the UK. Information on site selection, site management… Assured Produce Protocol for Courgettes, Marrows, Squashes and Pumpkins Assured Produce Protocol for Courgettes, Marrows, Squashes and Pumpkins- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or pr… A Brief History of Cucumbers A Brief History of Cucumbers- Brief account of the cultivated plant and its introduction to the Americas. Greenhouse Vegetable Consulting Greenhouse Vegetable Consulting- Provides international consulting services for greenhouse vegetable projects. Production systems, design, pest management, customized handbook pre… Vegetable Consultants Association Vegetable Consultants Association- VCA Consultants provide advisory and development services to growers, marketing organisations and retailers on a whole range of vegetables inclu… Clubroot Control Using Novel and Sustainable Methods Clubroot Control Using Novel and Sustainable Methods- Research project undertaken by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Nematode Management in Crucifers Nematode Management in Crucifers- Information on general IPM considerations, symptoms, damage, field diagnosis and sampling, general management considerations and chemical control. Cabbage Maggot Cabbage Maggot- Life cycle and control options for the cabbage maggot, a pest of cruciferous crops such as canola, mustard, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Fungal Diseases of Cruciferous Crops - OMAFRA Fungal Diseases of Cruciferous Crops - OMAFRA- Details on brassica diseases from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Primefacts: Cabbage Growing Primefacts: Cabbage Growing- Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries covering soil types, varieties, establishment, cultivation, pests and diseases, quality contro… Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean)- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Fieldbean Fieldbean- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Fababean Fababean- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Potential New Specialty Crops from Asia: Azuki Bean, Edamame Soybean, and Astragalus Potential New Specialty Crops from Asia: Azuki Bean, Edamame Soybean, and Astragalus- Information on these members of the Fabaceae family that might have potential to be grown com… Adzuki Bean Adzuki Bean- Information on this crop, its history, uses, growth habits, environmental requirements, cultural practices and the economics of production. Mungbean Mungbean- Information on this crop, its history, uses, growth habits, environmental requirements, cultural practices and the economics of production. Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board- Promotes the production and sale of the vegetable, and assists in research. Also includes recipes, nutritional information and details on the as… IPM Alabama: Turf IPM Alabama: Turf- Auburn University Cooperative Extension Service discusses imported fire ants, Japanese beetles, fall armyworms, mole crickets, sod webworms, brown patch, dollar… Making Peace with Geese Making Peace with Geese- Urban goose populations are growing, and there's no ducking the issues large flocks raise. The problem affects backyards, public parks, and golf courses a… Turfgrass Disease Information Notes Turfgrass Disease Information Notes- Provides information on a number of diseases that can affect lawns and turf. Turf Pests Turf Pests- Photographs of several pests that may attack grassland and information on control products from Bayer Environmental Science. Turf Diseases Turf Diseases- Photographs of grasses affected by a number of fungal diseases and information on fungicides from Bayer Environmental Science. White Grub Biology and Management White Grub Biology and Management- White grubs are the larvae of scarab beetles and eat grass roots. This article explains the signs of infestation, their life cycle and how they … Southern Chinch Bug Management on St. Augustinegrass Southern Chinch Bug Management on St. Augustinegrass- Blissus insularis is a damaging insect pest of this grass in Florida. This article explains the insect’s biology, detection a… Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA)- Information to help with pest and pesticide problems, including safety to children, workers, and wildlife. University of California Pest Management Guidelines: Turfgrass University of California Pest Management Guidelines: Turfgrass- Articles and photos of weeds, diseases, insects, mites, and nematodes. Statewide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) P… Dirt~n~Turf, Inc. Consulting Dirt~n~Turf, Inc. Consulting- Dirt~n~Turf Consulting, Inc. is an agronomic consulting firm, specializing in golf and sports turf, nurseries and greenhouses, landscape architecture… ProCare Turf Lab ProCare Turf Lab- Turf diagnostic clinic specializing in turfgrass disease diagnosis, also nematode identification. Diagnosis and recommendation reports are usually sent within 24… Turf Diagnostics and Design Turf Diagnostics and Design- Laboratory testing, consulting, and design for the golf, sports fields, and landscape industries. Sports Turf Research Institute STRI Sports Turf Research Institute STRI- Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Independent research and technology organisation in turfgrass research and agronomic advice. James Connolly Consulting James Connolly Consulting- Golf course and sports field development guidance and agronomic and environmental consulting for new and existing projects. Soil and nutrient testing, i… British Lawnmower Museum British Lawnmower Museum- One of the world's leading authorities on vintage lawnmowers and the largest import and export specialists in antique garden machinery. From Ransomes' ho… Proturf Proturf- Offers a wide range of turf suitable for gardens or sports pitches. Also offers screened top soil and a range of Scottish cobbles. The United States Golf Association: Course Care and Environment The United States Golf Association: Course Care and Environment- Authoritative source of information on turfgrass management. Download papers on greens construction, irrigation, e…