Agriculture

Construction and Care of Croquet Lawns Construction and Care of Croquet Lawns- Oxford University Croquet Club specifications on substrate layers, soil porosity, drainage pipes, and grass types, including contracting an… Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Golf Course Superintendents Association of America- Golf course management information, member areas, and a research section which covers requests for grant proposals, scientific … Putting-greens.com Putting-greens.com- Products and information for people interested in building a real bent grass putting green in the back yard. Based on the author's personal experience, using o… The Sports Turf Research Institute The Sports Turf Research Institute- STRI is the independent market leader in turfgrass research and agronomy. It is the UK's National Centre for consultancy in Sports and Amenity … Penn State Online Turfgrass Program Penn State Online Turfgrass Program- Penn State University provides online turfgrass management certificate programs and a bachelor's degree in turfgrass management. Turfgrass cou… Rutgers Professional Golf Course Turf Management Degree or Certificate Programs Rutgers Professional Golf Course Turf Management Degree or Certificate Programs- New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Two 10-week sessions over two years and one season of… University of Florida - Gainesville Campus University of Florida - Gainesville Campus- Research reports, directory of sod growers, and frequently asked questions on FloraDwarf, nematodes, also a turf exam. Department of En… University of Massachusetts - Department of Plant and Soil Sciences University of Massachusetts - Department of Plant and Soil Sciences- Amherst, Massachusetts, a 4-year program offering Turfgrass Management concentration. The program integrates s… Gardenweb: Lawn Care Forum Gardenweb: Lawn Care Forum- Discussion of lawn care including proper maintenance, recommendations for selections, and fertilizers. Also separate forums on lawn mowers and tractors. GopherHaul Lawn Care Business Marketing Tips GopherHaul Lawn Care Business Marketing Tips- Discussions on running a lawn care business, caring for turfgrass and maintaining lawn care equipment. Also includes marketing ideas … Helpful Gardener: Lawn Care Forum Helpful Gardener: Lawn Care Forum- Home gardeners share pesticide-free lawn care tips, including weed eradication, seed choice and erosion control. Gopher Lawn Care Business & Marketing Forum Gopher Lawn Care Business & Marketing Forum- Lawn care business online discussion community. LawnSite.com LawnSite.com- Provides a lawn care and landscaping business forum. Lawn Care & Landscaping Business Forum Lawn Care & Landscaping Business Forum- Forum with a kick of Jim Kendrick, the Publisher of TURF Magazine. European Turfgrass Society European Turfgrass Society- Aims to encourage innovative applications and a holistic view of turf, particularly with respect to its influence on urban and environmental quality. P… Division C-5 (Turfgrass) of the Crop Science Society of America Division C-5 (Turfgrass) of the Crop Science Society of America- Member directory with e-mail addresses, list of officers, and annual meeting information. Focuses upon development… Maryland Turfgrass Council Maryland Turfgrass Council- Organization to connect individuals, public agencies, and organizations to improve turfgrass culture, production, and education in Maryland. News and e… Illinois Turfgrass Foundation Illinois Turfgrass Foundation- Nonprofit group dedicated to supporting turfgrass research and education in the state. Includes research, education programs, publications, resource… The Institute of Groundsmanship The Institute of Groundsmanship- Membership organisation that represents groundsmen, greenkeepers and all others involved in landscaping, horticulture, sports turf, and amenity tu… Texas Turfgrass Association Texas Turfgrass Association- Provides information on turf resources, education and research, has a member's area, produces a magazine and holds conferences. Aphids on Ornamentals Aphids on Ornamentals- Photograph of an infected leaf with information on hosts, symptoms, life cycle and a description of these pests. Integrated Pest Management in the Commercial Ornamental Nursery Integrated Pest Management in the Commercial Ornamental Nursery- IPM involves careful use of pesticides in coordination with other pest management practices. This article consider… Managing Pests of Indoor Plantscapes Managing Pests of Indoor Plantscapes- Discusses the problems involved in managing pests in peopled areas, and gives details of the chemical treatments best suited to these environ… Insect and Mite Management on Commercial Flower Crops Insect and Mite Management on Commercial Flower Crops- Details of suitable pesticides to use to manage these pests, provided by the University of Florida Extension. Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops- Information on the development of resistance to insecticides and miticides and how to deal with the problem. Physiological Disorders of Orchids: Oedema Physiological Disorders of Orchids: Oedema- Illustrated guide to the symptoms of this condition, its diagnosis and management. Management of Fungus Gnats in Ornamentals Management of Fungus Gnats in Ornamentals- Information on the biology and life cycle of these insects, and what management strategies, biological controls and pesticides can be us… Commercial Foliage and Woody Ornamental Arthropod Pest Management Commercial Foliage and Woody Ornamental Arthropod Pest Management- Information on deciding how and when to treat pests on ornamentals as part of an integrated approach and what pr… North Carolina Strawberry Association North Carolina Strawberry Association- Provides information aimed at commercial strawberry growers. Production Guide for Organic Strawberries Production Guide for Organic Strawberries- Comprehensive guidance for strawberry growers or farmers wishing to switch to organic strawberry production. Growing Strawberries in the Garden Growing Strawberries in the Garden- Comprehensive guide for the home gardener who wants to grow strawberries. Strawberry Consultation Services in Europe Strawberry Consultation Services in Europe- Comprehensive consultancy for commercial strawberry growers in Europe. Services offered in the following countries: Czech Republic, Ger… An Introduction to Commercial Strawberry Production An Introduction to Commercial Strawberry Production- A discussion of the basic questions and concerns related to beginning a commercial strawberry operation. Strawberry Plants Strawberry Plants- Resources and guidance on planting, growing, picking, and using strawberries, with an overview of varieties. Fertilization of Strawberries in Florida Fertilization of Strawberries in Florida- Proper use of fertilizer is important for maximizing yield and fruit quality. Information on drip irrigation, fertigation and the testing… How to Grow Strawberry Plants. How to Grow Strawberry Plants.- Information on where and when to plant this crop, care, propagation, varieties and container grown strawberries. Strawberry Cultivation in India Strawberry Cultivation in India- Although this plant is native to temperate regions, it can be grown in the hills in India. Information on cultivating, harvesting and marketing th… Growing Strawberries Growing Strawberries- Plenty of information on strawberry culture. Weed Control in Strawberries and Raspberries Weed Control in Strawberries and Raspberries- Information on the timing of herbicide applications and the products that are suitable for these crops. Assured Produce Protocol for Stone Fruit Assured Produce Protocol for Stone Fruit- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or processor in the UK. Information … Plum Tree Care Plum Tree Care- Information on the cultivation of this fruit including varieties, tree shapes, planting, pruning and cropping. Peach Tree Growing Peach Tree Growing- Information on growing and training this crop in cooler areas where it needs the protection of a south-facing wall. Beach Plum: A New Crop For New Markets Beach Plum: A New Crop For New Markets- Cornell University project to aid in establishing the fruiting shrub beach plum as a commercial crop. Illustrated cultivation and disease i… Growing Pear Trees Growing Pear Trees- Instructions on choosing and growing these fruit trees in the garden, with information on rootstocks, varieties, pollination, pruning and care. European Pear European Pear- Article from Wikipedia on this fruit with information on its origins, cultivation and the main cultivars. Promotion of the Production and Marketing of Olive Oil in Pakistan Promotion of the Production and Marketing of Olive Oil in Pakistan- Project to study the suitability of the land and the environmental requirements for growing olives to increase … Olive Farming, Olive Oil and Olives in Spain Olive Farming, Olive Oil and Olives in Spain- Provides information on the history of this crop, its cultivation and the production of virgin olive oil. Olivicoltura Olivicoltura- Technical and professional consultancy for olive growing and olive oil, Tuscany, Italy. Site has information on advanced techniques in olive cultivation. Olive Fruit Facts Olive Fruit Facts- Brief botany, and notes on the cultivation of the tree, and the varieties available. International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) International Olive Oil Council (IOOC)- Contains the group's aims, activities, international agreements, olive oil and table olive statistics, publications, and current and future…