Agriculture

Cotton Seedling Diseases Cotton Seedling Diseases- Several species of fungi can cause damage to seedlings. This article provides photographs and information on environmental factors and seedling disease m… Cotton Pest Management Guidelines Cotton Pest Management Guidelines- Provides an integrated pest management program from planting through to harvesting with information on the control of many diseases, insects, mi… Biological Control of Cotton Wilts Biological Control of Cotton Wilts- Article describing research in China into the successful use of micro-organisms to control the soil-borne diseases caused by Fusarium and Verti… Bacterial Blight of Cotton Bacterial Blight of Cotton- Sometimes called angular leaf spot, this destructive disease is caused by Xanthomonas campestris. Information on the symptoms, disease impact and manag… Government : EPA Safety Standards Government : EPA Safety Standards- Rights and responsibilities when working in pesticide environment Services: Evergreen FS Crop Scouting Services: Evergreen FS Crop Scouting- Crop Scouting and Consulting services Cotton Grower Cotton Grower- Bi-monthly magazine for the US cotton growing industry with a library of articles and links to related sites. The Australian Cottongrower The Australian Cottongrower- Bi-monthly magazine providing technical, production and marketing information to the Australian cotton industry Eli Whitney Eli Whitney- Lesson plan about Eli Whitney's Patent for the Cotton Gin. Diseases of Wheat Diseases of Wheat- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Insect Management in Wheat Insect Management in Wheat- Describes the insect pests most commonly encountered in this crop, with information on scouting techniques, the thresholds for action and control metho… Hessian Fly: Mayetiola destructor Hessian Fly: Mayetiola destructor- Photograph and information on this serious pest of wheat, its distribution, characteristics, economic impact and management. Wheat Stem Sawfly Wheat Stem Sawfly- Information on the life cycle of Cephus cinctus, its description, the damage caused by its larvae, monitoring and possible control measures. Wheat Stem Sawfly Wheat Stem Sawfly- Provides answers to some of the frequently asked questions on Cephus cinctus and help in distinguishing it from other similar insects. Wheat Stem Rust Wheat Stem Rust- Photograph of infected plant. Wheat Midge Frequently Asked Questions Wheat Midge Frequently Asked Questions- Provides answers to some of the questions often asked about this pest. Wheat Midge Wheat Midge- Photographs of Sitodiplosis mosellana and information on the damage it does, its life cycle and identification, monitoring it, pest management and cultural controls. Wheat Leaf Rust Wheat Leaf Rust- Photograph of a leaf infected with Puccinia recondita. Wheat Wheat- Photographs of plants infected with yellow dwarf virus, leaf rust, molds, powdery mildew and wheat scab, with links to articles on integrated crop management. Viral Diseases of Wheat Viral Diseases of Wheat- An identification guide to the viral diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs and suggested management strategies. Non-Infectious Diseases of Wheat Non-Infectious Diseases of Wheat- An identification guide to various diseases that may attack this crop, with many photographs and suggested management strategies. Fungal Diseases of Wheat Fungal Diseases of Wheat- An identification guide to the fungal diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the symptoms and suggested managem… U.S. Wheat Associates U.S. Wheat Associates- Supports the sale of wheat by offering education for overseas buyers, onsite training services, promotes trade policies, and consumer promotion. Page includ… U.S. Durum Growers Association U.S. Durum Growers Association- Promotes quality standards and production of Durum wheat. Page includes a list of the group's resolutions, calendar of events and industry news lin… Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association- Non-profit, voluntary farm organization representing the interests of its members to government and other sectors of agriculture. Its m… National Association of Wheat Growers National Association of Wheat Growers- Wheat facts, marketing, and research information. Weekly report from Washington, D.C. and Wheat Industry Conference and Exposition. Reviews … Small Grains Small Grains- Small Grains is maintained cooperatively by the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers (MAWG), the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council, and the University… Kansas Association of Wheat Growers Kansas Association of Wheat Growers- Provides information for producers, consumers and buyers. Diseases of Sorghum Diseases of Sorghum- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the crop. Insect Management in Sorghum Insect Management in Sorghum- Describes the insect pests most commonly encountered in this crop, with information on scouting techniques, the thresholds for action and control met… Diseases of Rye Diseases of Rye- Provides a list of the common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic nematode diseases that may infect this crop. Ergot Ergot- Illustrated article from Wikipedia on Claviceps purpurea which is parasitic on rye and other grains and causes ergotism when ingested. Ricehoppers Ricehoppers- Aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing on issues and develop sustainable ways to manage rice planthopper problems. Diseases of Rice Diseases of Rice- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Rice Sheath Blight: Thanatephorus cucumeris Rice Sheath Blight: Thanatephorus cucumeris- Photographs of rice affected by this fungus. Rice Pest Management Rice Pest Management- Provides general information on pesticides and details of the diseases, invertebrates and weeds that may attack rice. Rice Blast Rice Blast- Photograph of affected foliage, notes on the symptoms, the conditions that favor its development and preventative control measures. Bacterial Leaf Blight of Rice Bacterial Leaf Blight of Rice- Photograph of mature plants affected by Xanthomonas oryzae and a description of the symptoms. US Corporate 'Biopirates' Still Staking Claim On Basmati Rice US Corporate 'Biopirates' Still Staking Claim On Basmati Rice- An article on the status of US patents on Basmati rice, by Ranjit Devraj. US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties US Firm wins patent for basmati rice varieties- On the granting of patent rights for three newly developed varieties of Basmati rice. The Asia Rice Foundation The Asia Rice Foundation- a foundation working to secure a prosperous future for Asia's rice societies by supporting rice educational activities, cultural preservation, research, … Diseases of Pearl Millet Diseases of Pearl Millet- Provides the common names of the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that affect the plant. Millet Research Station: India Millet Research Station: India- Outline of research done here into growing pearl millet with information on its hybrid varieties, fertilizer requirements and plant pathology with … Pearl Millet Diseases Pearl Millet Diseases- Information on the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases affecting this crop and its nematode parasites. List of Pearl Millet Diseases List of Pearl Millet Diseases- Common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, and the parasitic nematodes that affect this crop. Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa) Diseases of Oats (Avena sativa)- Provides a list of the common and scientific names for the bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic nematode diseases that may infect this crop. Diseases of Oats Diseases of Oats- An identification guide to the bacterial, fungal, nematode, viral and other diseases that may infect this crop, with many photographs, brief descriptions of the … Oat Crown Rust Oat Crown Rust- Photograph of foliage infected by Puccinia coronata var. avenae. Oat Stem Rust Oat Stem Rust- Photograph of plant infected by Puccinia graminis f. sp. avenae. Oats Oats- Photographs of oats infected by crown rust and yellow dwarf virus, with links to articles on integrated crop management.