Agriculture

Journal International des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin Journal International des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin- Publishes original peer reviewed research reports, short research notes and review papers in the fields of vine-growing, … New Plants for Florida: Grape New Plants for Florida: Grape- Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant … Viticulture Research Viticulture Research- Information on the research program at the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre in Australia. University of Minnesota Grape Breeding and Enology Projects University of Minnesota Grape Breeding and Enology Projects- Development of hardy, disease resistant, quality wine grape varieties, optimization of enological processing and labor… The Concord Grape Association The Concord Grape Association- Represents processors of Concords and manufacturers of products derived from Concords. Health information, recipes, and miscellaneous facts. Winegrowers Supplies Winegrowers Supplies- Provides information on vine varieties, clones and rootstocks, planting a vineyard, wine making and tasting. Also offers grafted vines, accessories and equip… Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI)- Provider of research and development services to the Australian wine industry. Resource sections include project summaries, agrochemical… National Wine and Grape Industry Centre National Wine and Grape Industry Centre- This Australian organisation aims to assist the national industry by means of research, education, training and extension. Viticulture Home Page - Iowa State University Viticulture Home Page - Iowa State University- Articles and bulletins relating to general viticulture. Also events and methodology specific to the American Midwest and similar cli… American Society of Enology and Viticulture American Society of Enology and Viticulture- Information on the society, research and online copies of the society's journal. Texas Winegrape Network Texas Winegrape Network- An information and communications resource for commercial grape growers. The American Vineyard Foundation The American Vineyard Foundation- Nonprofit supporting research in viticulture and wine making Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute- The site features information about the Institute, Faculty research activities, academic information, as well as news about the In… Northwest Berry & Grape Information Net Northwest Berry & Grape Information Net- This Oregon State University site has an information and communications resource for the berry and grape industries of the Pacific Northwe… Central Coast Vineyard Team Central Coast Vineyard Team- Promotes environmentally and economically sustainable vineyard practices on the Central California Coast. UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology - US UC Davis Department of Viticulture & Enology - US- Academic study of winemaking from the University of California, Davis. Oregon Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) Oregon Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE)- A sustainable agriculture program providing vineyards and wineries with official recognition for agricultural practices that are m… Cornell Vegetables Cornell Vegetables- Homepage for Cornell University. This is the gateway to an extensive resource backup for the commercial vegetable grower. Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center- Part of the Horticultural Department of Texas A&M University set up to develop vegetable and fruit research programs. Explains the aims beh… Vegetables - The University of Arizona Vegetables - The University of Arizona- Research-based, desert crop production information on all aspects of vegetable growing including management, pests and diseases, irrigation… Jerusalem Artichoke Jerusalem Artichoke- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Microclimate Modification with Plasticulture Microclimate Modification with Plasticulture- Information on extending the growing season for vegetable crops by using plastic mulches, mini-tunnels and floating row covers, with … Commodity Growing Guides: Sweet Corn Commodity Growing Guides: Sweet Corn- Illustrated factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including information on the fresh and processing industry, cultivars, ge… Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production- Discussion of the general principles involved in managing these crops. Spinach Production in California Spinach Production in California- Information on growing this crop, its harvesting, handling and marketing. Beet Production Beet Production- Factsheet on the cultivation of this crop with special reference to North Carolina. Fertilization of Vegetables on Organic Soils in Florida Fertilization of Vegetables on Organic Soils in Florida- Results of various studies on the response to the use of fertililizers in sweet corn, celery, romaine, escarole, endive an… Plant Petiole Sap-testing For Vegetable Crops Plant Petiole Sap-testing For Vegetable Crops- Information on this process designed to optimise fertilizer use, especially for drip-irrigated vegetables. Weed Management Weed Management- Information on cultivation practices for different vegetable crops, mechanical control and the use of herbicides. Commercial Vegetable Production Commercial Vegetable Production- Information on cultural practices, economics, irrigation, nutrition and fertilizers, pest management, post-harvest procedures and marketing. Commodity Growing Guides: Leeks Commodity Growing Guides: Leeks- Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including climate, soil, fertiliser, planting, weed control, irrigation and harvesting. Redbud Farm Redbud Farm- A family business in Berkeley County, WV, growing specialty organic vegetables. It received its organic certification in 2002 and provides an internship program and o… Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture Vegetable Statistics - US Department of Agriculture- Data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service on fresh market vegetables, strawberries and melons including area harv… Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Vegetables - Ontario, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs- All aspects of vegetable production are covered including factsheets, newsletters, crop updates, pest and di… Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan Vegetable Program - University of Saskatchewan- Provide commercial and hobby producers of Saskatchewan with up to date, locally relevant, production, handling, and marketing infor… Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf Vegetables: Farmer's Bookshelf- Fact sheets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa on growing various crops, including tropical crops, in Hawaii. Vegetable Crops - University of Florida Vegetable Crops - University of Florida- Information on commercial vegetable production, vegetable gardening and aspects of the vegetable industry. Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture Vegetables - New South Wales Agriculture- Features pest and diseases, soil management, irrigation and growing guides. Vegetable Research & Information Center - University of California Vegetable Research & Information Center - University of California- Information on the cultivation, production and harvesting of vegetables in California for farmers and home gard… World Carrot Museum World Carrot Museum- History, nutrition, cultivation, recipes, trivia and interesting facts of this important vegetable. AVRDC: The World Vegetable Center AVRDC: The World Vegetable Center- International organization that aims to increase production and consumption of vegetables in tropical developing countries. Focus is on seed dis… Georgia Turf - University of Georgia Georgia Turf - University of Georgia- Includes cultural practices, weed management and identification. Links to industry websites and to other university turf sites. Oz Tuff - The Great AUSSIE All-rounder Oz Tuff - The Great AUSSIE All-rounder- Oz Tuff Turf Australia. NSW, QLD, VIC Aussie grown oz tuff turf - drought tolerant, low nutritional needs turf. The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns- Introduces the grass species used for turf in California. Turf Weeds Turf Weeds- Photographs of weeds commonly found in grassland and information on control products from Bayer Environmental Science. Overseeding Florida Lawns for Winter Color Overseeding Florida Lawns for Winter Color- Temporary, cool-season grass can be seeded into a permanent lawn that will otherwise brown in winter. Information on which grasses to u… Selecting a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns Selecting a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns- Information on the factors to be considered when choosing grasses. Putting Green Rootzone Soil Mixtures Putting Green Rootzone Soil Mixtures- Articles on permeability, drainage, and United States Golf Association Specification for Greens, by the Tifton Soil Laboratory, Tifton, Georg… Turfgrass Information File Turfgrass Information File- Subscriber site for this Michigan State University service includes a collection of educational materials for students and professionals. University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale Campus University of Florida - Fort Lauderdale Campus- Turfgrass, urban entomology, aquatic plant management and environmental horticulture. Urban center addresses special problems of so…