Weed management expenses can be one-third of an organic vegetable grower’s production cost. Knowing the common weeds to look for and how t...
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Table of Contents
Introduction – Ayanava Majumdar 3
About AIDB – Rachel Chastain 4
Grow Your Own Food – Chip East 5
To...
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Vegetable cultivar selection is an important factor in a farm operation. It is the first step of an integrated pest management (IPM) program...
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Tomatoes are the most widely produced greenhouse crop in the world. A large percentage of fresh-market tomatoes are grown in Canada and Mexi...
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Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identific...
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Effective pest management requires knowing which insects are damage-producing and which are beneficial to crop health. This guide provides c...
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Learn to identify and manage yellowstriped armyworms, which can damage hemp and other crops.
Identification
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Stink bugs are a consistent pest of cotton across Alabama. Understanding stink bug traits is key to managing infestations and mitiga...
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High tunnels can offer advantages for fruit crop growers. Learn about growing seasons, marketing periods, protection, and more.
T...
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Fire ants can be a major problem in the Southeast and even in other parts of the country. Any outside area including home lawns, gardens, pa...
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Learn about floodwater, risk assessment, contaminated crops, and what food crop producers can do to prepare for flooding.
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Learn the benefits and drawbacks of using plastic mulch, how to use it, and what plastic mulch products are available.
The use of plastic...
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