Pests and Diseases

Acute oak decline Acute oak decline- Wikipedia describes the state of the knowledge of the bacteria and insects responsible for Acute oak decline. Disease threat leaves UK oaks’ future ‘at crossroads’ Disease threat leaves UK oaks’ future ‘at crossroads’- The BBC reports that, according to one of the UK’s chief tree experts, future well-being of the UK's oak trees could be a cr… Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies- Quasi-official group of public agencies charged with protection and management of North America's fish and wildlife resources. Members r… International Pacific Halibut Commission International Pacific Halibut Commission- Joint Canadian-U.S. commission dedicated to the preservation of Pacific halibut in waters off their western shores. Site has information … Sorghum for Syrup Sorghum for Syrup- Factsheet on this crop, its history, its uses as a substitute for sugar and in ethanol production, the varieties and cultivation. Grain Sorghum (Milo) Grain Sorghum (Milo)- Factsheet on this crop, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Broomcorn Broomcorn- Factsheet on this crop, a variety of sorghum, its history, uses, varieties and cultivation. Sorghum - Wikipedia Sorghum - Wikipedia- Account of the crop plant, and of its botany. Includes cultivation and uses, and notes on how to grow it. CGIAR Sorghum Research CGIAR Sorghum Research- Describes programs of research into farming methods for this crop internationally. Forest Science & Forestry Research Forest Science & Forestry Research- An online portal to search CAB International's databases and information on a range of forest subjects. This site requires a paid subscription,… FAO National Forest Programme Digests FAO National Forest Programme Digests- These mini directories contain links to online publications relating to important aspects of national forest programmes, such as poverty red… SA Forestry Magazine SA Forestry Magazine- Bimonthly magazine covering nurseries, silviculture, harvesting, extraction, haulage, handling, professional and contracting services, sawmilling and researc… USDA Forest Service - Publications USDA Forest Service - Publications- Publications from the forest service of the United States Department of Agriculture. Useful links to resources on forest health, forest fire an… FAO State of the World's Forests 2003 FAO State of the World's Forests 2003- Reports every two years on the status of forests, recent major policy and institutional developments and key issues concerning the forest se… Farm Electronics Ltd Farm Electronics Ltd- Agricultural refrigeration and ventilation equipment for potato and onion storage. Personally designed using skid units, Cropscan temperature controls, motor… What is the Difference Between a Sweetpotato and a Yam? What is the Difference Between a Sweetpotato and a Yam?- This site seeks to answer the question about "yams" and sweetpotatoes. Manrique International Agrotech (MIAT) Manrique International Agrotech (MIAT)- Consulting company specialized in tropical agriculture. Publishes books on potato, cassava, sweet potato, taro and other tropical crops. We… Carrots Carrots- International cooperative project involving academic and research institutes assessing the health benefits of carrots of different colors. Research and photo gallery. Assured Produce Protocol for Swede, Turnip and Kohlrabi Assured Produce Protocol for Swede, Turnip and Kohlrabi- Producing crops in accordance with these standards allows growers to sell produce to any supermarket or processor in the U… Definition and Classification of Commodities: Roots and Tubers and Derived Products Definition and Classification of Commodities: Roots and Tubers and Derived Products- A Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) site that describes root and tuber crops and derived… International Potato Center (CIP) International Potato Center (CIP)- Information about the center and its roles in promoting potatoes, sweet potatoes and other Andean root crops, and in protecting Andean biodivers… Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks Pacific Northwest Pest Management Handbooks- Information about prevention and treatment of plant diseases, weeds, and insects that occur in the northwestern area of the United Sta… Journal for Plant Diseases and Plant Protection Journal for Plant Diseases and Plant Protection- Scientific Journal of the German Society of Plant Protection and Plant Health. Interpretation of Recommendations for Fungicide and Bactericide Usage Interpretation of Recommendations for Fungicide and Bactericide Usage- Publication in question and answer format offering practical guidance. Plant Health: Plant Protection and Quarantine Plant Health: Plant Protection and Quarantine- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provide a program to safeguard agriculture and natural resources. It provides inform… Entofilm Entofilm- Video documentaries on the biology and behavior of arthropod pests and natural arthropod enemies available to purchase. Fungicide Resistance Action Committee Fungicide Resistance Action Committee- FRAC works to prolong the effectiveness of fungicides liable to encounter resistance problems and to limit crop losses should resistance app… National Plant Diagnostic Network National Plant Diagnostic Network- This network was established to link plant and animal disease diagnostic facilities across the United States so as to enhance national agricultu… Center for Plant Health Science Technology Center for Plant Health Science Technology- The scientific support organization for the Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Se… NAPIS Pest Tracker NAPIS Pest Tracker- Pest Tracker, from the National Agricultural Pest Information System (NAPIS), publishes distribution maps for pests of agricultural and forest commodities and …