and Shrubs, 2001. Cornell Cooperative Extension. See pp. 143–156 for information on glyphosate and other herbicides registered for ground covers and woody ornamentals. Cornell Resource Center, resctr@cornell.edu; 607.255.2080. Using Organic Matter in the Home...
, you can yank up the turf, shake out and reserve the soil, and compost the grass.) Now pile organic matter onto the paper. Put the coarsest on the bottom. For the top few inches, Start with tidy garden beds, prevent new arrivals, and when weeds happen...

of documentation of practices A. Pre-season: 1) Maintain a 1 month crop-free, weed free period. 2) Disinfect structure (all surfaces). 3) Discard or steam sterilize growing medium used for crop production. 4) Disinfect irrigation system. B. Transplant Production: 1...
) Purchase hot water treated seed. 2) Use new or steam sterilized growing medium for transplant production. 3) Where market allows choose most disease resistant variety(ies). 4) Grow transplants in separate greenhouse from other crops. � Points 10 10 10 5...

) Utilize green or animal manure in year before planting to increase organic matter. B. Planting N 1) Use only crowns which are certified free of Fusarium. N 2) Plant to a depth of 8 inches on sandy soils; 4-6 inches on heavier soils. H M H   H   H H M   H...
and Forecasting N,E 1) Scout several times a week for insects and foliar diseases during spear production (asparagus beetle, cutworms, slugs). Scout weekly during fern production (asparagus beetle, purple spot, rust) N,E 2) Use available thresholds for diseases...

of cattle. Insect and mite pest activity results in lowered milk production levels and reduced feed conversion efficiency. It exposes cattle to pathogenic microorganisms and causes blood loss and hide damage. It can lead to public health–public nuisance...
concerns. Moreover, insect and mite pest pressure can add to stresses on young replacement animals, delaying their entry into production and adversely affecting lifelong production performance. As herd sizes increase on modern farms, pest pressures often...

by spring and fall applications. Check the Cornell Guidelines for management strategies or the names of herbicides that will be effective for the weed species present at your site. Time, money, and product will be wasted if herbicides are used improperly...
— • Are weeds at the right growth stage? Most herbicides are designed to work within a specific time frame. For example, preemergence products are effective only before germination. They are not effective on established weeds. • Do you have the proper equipment...

.g.. Erthrite); paper mill by-product composts such as Glatco-lite. Organic soil amendments should have a carbon -to-nitrogen ratio ofless than 3o to 1to prevent tying up soil nitrogen while they decompose. Although it might sound like a good idea, do not add...
years, the more dangerous insecticides and fungicides have been taken off the market for homeowners. But some consumers have lingering concerns about the health and environmental effects of certain products that are still available. In general, chemical...

Flies, beetles, and mites are often a major concern for commercial poultry operations in the northeastern United States. The high-density, confined housing systems used in poultry production create conditions that favor the development of manure...

, and vellum are derived from organic sources, so they naturally decay. Most papers manufactured after the middle of the nineteenth century are highly acidic and decay rapidly. Unfortunately, deterioration can be hastened by unsuitable environmental conditions...
accelerate the decay of paper-based products— but this one-two punch can be avoided through careful maintenance of your facility. This manual introduces nontoxic integrated pest management (IPM) techniques for the major pests of collections, focusing on paper...

blight,, black mold and Botrytis neck rot. 3) Do not plant deeper than 1/4 inch to avoid smut unless soil is very dry. 4) If using transplants make sure they are free of pink root, damping off organisms and downy mildew or virus diseases. C. Nutrient...
) Chose effective labeled pesticides with the least environmental and beneficial organism impact (EIQ). 8) Calibrate sprayer at least once per season 9) Keep complete records of soil tests, fertilizer applications, cultural practices, weed maps, scouting...

of organisms Spot treatments in specific areas mean less pesticide is applied Large areas can be sprayed Benefits of IPM • Reduces the need for pesticides by using several pest management methods; • Shields the environment from excessive or unnecessary...
Extension, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Production and cover photo: Carrie Koplinka-Loehr; Drawings from CCE Bulletin 74 used with permission. These recommendations are not a substitute for pesticide labeling. Read...