Agriculture

Biodynamic Association Biodynamic Association- The BDA aims to support, promote and develop the biodynamic approach to farming, gardening and forestry. Organises research and training, produces leaflets… Canadian Organic Growers (COG) Canadian Organic Growers (COG)- A national information network for farmers, gardeners and consumers. Group promotes organic foods through national publications and events, and thr… Canberra Organic Growers Society Canberra Organic Growers Society- Information about the society including membership details, and photograph gallery. State location: Australian Capital Territory. Vegan Organic Network Vegan Organic Network- Association for Vegans interested in the impact of their practices on the grower. Information and newsletter on sustainable practices in farming and horticu… Organic Trade Association Organic Trade Association- The mission of the Organic Trade Association is to encourage global sustainability by promoting diverse organic trade USDA-ARS Wind Erosion Research USDA-ARS Wind Erosion Research- Site features include information about the problem of wind erosion of soil, wind erosion simulation models, images and MPG movies of wind erosion … Wind Erosion & Water Conservation Unit Wind Erosion & Water Conservation Unit- The research unit conducts applied and fundamental research on the causes and consequences of wind-induced soil erosion, and the interactio… Columbia Plateau Wind Erosion/Air Quality Project Columbia Plateau Wind Erosion/Air Quality Project- Description of a research and extension project to reduce wind erosion from agricultural lands and protect air quality in the Co… Strip Farming for Wind Erosion Control Strip Farming for Wind Erosion Control- Soil Works publication produced by Canada-Saskatchewan Agreement on Soil Conservation. An Introduction to Wind Erosion Control An Introduction to Wind Erosion Control- Information on the major problems wind erosion can cause. Images and links. Erosion Control Online Erosion Control Online- Erosion Control is a professional magazine supporting the erosion control industry, published by Forester Communications, Inc. Compost for Erosion Control Compost for Erosion Control- Information, brochures, and research studies on the use of compost and mulch for erosion control in agriculture and roadside areas. Erosion: Cable Concrete Erosion: Cable Concrete- Suppliers of asthethically pleasing erosion control products. Erosion Control Network Erosion Control Network- A community for erosion and sediment control professionals with information on erosion, equipment, suppliers, contractors or materials. An Introduction to Water Erosion Control An Introduction to Water Erosion Control- Information on erosion control, and soil management techniques. SST SST- Provides desktop and field software for precision agriculture applications. Star Pal Star Pal- Mapping software for field use compatible with ESRI and MapInfo GIS, GPS mapping, Grid Soil Sampling, and Data Acquisition. Farm Works Farm Works- Farm Works Software offers a full line of farm management programs. InTime, Inc. InTime, Inc.- Offers technology solutions to clients who wanted to improve their ability to manage their crops through precision agriculture. Includes a company profile and detail… Rosenfeld Supply Rosenfeld Supply- Offers a connector protector to hold a GPS antenna cable in place. Crop Maps Llc Crop Maps Llc- Offers maps to show the spatial and temporal variability of fields. Includes details of products and their application for cotton, corn, soybeans, orchards, groves … Ayrstone Productivity, LLC. Ayrstone Productivity, LLC.- Provides an online forum and offers an educational DVD on GPS and auto guidance products. Ag Leader Technology Ag Leader Technology- This site showcases dedicated precision agriculture products. Precision Planting Precision Planting- Offers implements and training for precision farming, including Keeton Seed Firmer planter attachment, the Meter Max calibration system, and training videos. Precision Agriculture Precision Agriculture- Western Kansas Agricultural Research Centers provides information on research into precision farming, site and boundary verification, soil sampling, variabl… New Zealand Centre for Precision Agriculture New Zealand Centre for Precision Agriculture- NZCPA is a precision agricultural department within Massey University. Provides commercial mapping services and undergraduate and pos… U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center- Maintained for the purpose of disseminating navigational status information for the GPS, DGPS, and LORAN radio navigation systems. Coverage plo… OmniSTAR OmniSTAR- A commercial vendor that provides wide-area differential GPS service, using satellite broadcast techniques. Pricing, service and contact information. Grape and Small Fruit Virology Grape and Small Fruit Virology- Comprehensive information on wine grape virus diseases including leafroll disease. Insect Management in Grapes Insect Management in Grapes- Information on insects which attack this crop, with details of insecticides registered for use on grapes in Florida. Assured Produce Protocol for Tomatoes (Protected) Assured Produce Protocol for Tomatoes (Protected)- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or processor in the UK. Inf… Tomato Vine Tomato Vine- Dedicated to the art of growing tomatoes and includes details on seed sources, growing tips, nutrition, pests and diseases. Also included is information on aspects of… International Tomato Sequencing Project International Tomato Sequencing Project- Details of the project, together with the gene sequences, listed by cultivar and position. Organic Tomato Production Organic Tomato Production- Describes the methods, economics and issues in commercial organic production. Soil and Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida Soil and Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida- Covers soil and fertilizer management practices in Florida. From the University of Florida. Commodity Growing Guides: Radish Commodity Growing Guides: Radish- Factsheet from the NSW Department of Primary Industries including climate and soils, the different varieties available, land preparation, nutriti… Greenhouse Information: University of California Greenhouse Information: University of California- Page contains links to several PDF documents including "Year Round Gardening with a Greenhouse", "Greenhouse Vegetable Production… IPM: Scouting and Monitoring for Pests in Commercial Greenhouses IPM: Scouting and Monitoring for Pests in Commercial Greenhouses- Provides guidance on identifying insect, mite and disease problems and observing changes in the severity of infes… Greenhouse Vegetable Production and Marketing Greenhouse Vegetable Production and Marketing- Overview of the management issues of vegetable production under glass, its regulation and the marketing, production and economic bas… Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook- Information on setting up and managing a vegetable production enterprise under glass. Greenhouse Vegetable Information Greenhouse Vegetable Information- Articles and forums on crop management, disease control, nutrient film technique, and media systems like soilless culture. Department of Plant Pathology - Kansas State University Department of Plant Pathology - Kansas State University- Fact sheets on diseases of potatoes, tomatoes and watermelon. PNW Insect Management Handbook PNW Insect Management Handbook- Detailed information on a wide range of vegetable pests relevant to the Pacific North West. Integrated Pest Management - University of Connecticut Integrated Pest Management - University of Connecticut- A wide range of articles covering pests, diseases and weeds in vegetable crops. Plant Diseases - Virginia Cooperative Extension Plant Diseases - Virginia Cooperative Extension- Provides information on diseases that attack tomatoes, cucurbits, peppers and brassicas. Vegetable Insects - University of Kentucky Vegetable Insects - University of Kentucky- Information on a range of insect pests and also beneficial insects. Vegetable Diseases - University of California Vegetable Diseases - University of California- Notes on a number of vegetable diseases. Cabbage Root Maggot Cabbage Root Maggot- Information on the lifecycle of the cabbage root fly, the damage it causes and non-chemical control measures. Diseases - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Diseases - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)- Fact Sheets on a variety of crop diseases including vegetables. UC IPM Online - University of California UC IPM Online - University of California- Wide ranging approach on all aspects of integrated pest management (IPM) principles including degree-days, weather data, pesticide labels…