Organic Vegetable Production, Vegetable Crops, Agricultural Production

Flower Flies (Syrphidae) and Other Biological Control Agents for Aphids . . .

Flower flies (sometimes known as syrphids or hoverflies) are effective predators against aphids in California vegetable fields. Learn to recognize these aphid eaters and encourage them to help with your pest management.

Publication Number:: 8285

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Genetic Engineering and Organic Production Systems

Organic crops and genetically engineered crops may seem to be polar opposites. Here is a brief exploration of how two very different farming cultures can coexist.

Publication Number:: 8188

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Insect Management for Organic Crops

Before planting a crop, an organic vegetable grower needs to understand the pests and beneficial organisms that usually occur in that crop and anticipate the pest problems that are likely to occur.

Publication Number:: 7251

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Making Sense of Rules Governing Chlorine Contact in . . . Organic Produce

Basic explanation of potentially confusing rules on chlorine exposure for organically grown produce.

Publication Number:: 8198

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Organic Certification, Farm Production Planning, and Marketing

Certification and registration, though separate processes, are similar with respect to organic standards and requirements. Both are intended to ensure differentiation and integrity of organic production, handling, and processing.

Publication Number:: 7247

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Organic Vegetable Production Manual

A must-read for growers considering organic practices; provides detailed information on farming vegetables organically, with essential topics for succeeding in a highly competitive marketplace.

Publication Number:: 3509

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Plant Disease Management for Organic Crops

Plant diseases create challenging problems in commercial agriculture and pose real economic threats to both conventional and organic farming systems. In an organic system, disease-control strategies should have an ecological basis.

Publication Number:: 7252

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Postharvest Handling for Organic Crops

An overview of general postharvest handling considerations unique to the marketing of registered or certified organic produce, with a brief introduction to currently permitted and restricted postharvest treatments.

Publication Number:: 7254

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Soil Fertility Management for Organic Crops

Organic soil fertility management is guided by the philosophy of “feed the soil to feed the plant.” This basic precept is implemented through a series of practices designed to increase soil organic matter, biological activity, and nutrient availability.

Publication Number:: 7249

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Soil Management and Soil Quality for Organic Crops

Sustaining and improving soil quality over the long term are frequently identified by organic farmers as their primary management goals.

Publication Number:: 7248

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Weed Management for Organic Crops

Weed management in organic vegetable production systems must involve the use of many techniques and strategies, all with the goal of achieving economically acceptable weed control and crop yields.

Publication Number:: 7250

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