) 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...

.............................................. 53 T. Weigle, G. English-Loeb, M Hoffmann �Please use links to access Project Reports L ivestock/ Field Crop Tactical Agriculture (TAg) in Eastern New York State: Field Com, Alfalfa, Soybeans and Organic Field C ro p s...
.....................................................93 B. Eller, G. Couch Integrated Management o f Fungus Gnats in Production Greenhouses................ 96 G. Couch, R Baglia Vegetable Report on the Eastern New York Bacterial Canker Cultural Practice D em onstration...

" • "Protecting your business and the environment with best management practices" • "Organic vegetable production" conference • "Entomopathogenic nematodes and other microbial control products for use on golf course turf" • "Pest management policy development...
in peaches); A. Agnello, H. Reissig, D. Combs (pest management tactics for organic apple production) Researcher discovers scientific windfall Until recently, no one knew just how many billions of fungicide-resistant disease spores lurked in apple bins from...

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...

products that perform well and meet exacting organic standards. For apple growers, IPM helped fund Cornel University researchers who tested and improved organic methods for apple maggots, fruit thinning, and weed suppression. For organic dairy and beef...
in this growing market since 1989. Since 2000, we've helped teach over 150 organic vegetable growers organic-friendly techniques in winter production schools and have worked with farmer-collaborators, studying their production systems and seeing how crop rotations...

information or to order a copy of this publication: 800.635.8356; www.nysipm.corrnell.edu; nysipm@cornell.edu By mention of products in this publication, no endorsement is intended or implied. Please direct questions about products to your local or regional...
with production sales in the year 2000 of $316.4 million. Greenhouse area increased 16.9% from 1999 to 26.2 million square feet in 2000 (2002 Outlook Handbook, Chapter 11, W. L. Uva). The greenhouse operations produce a wide variety of crops, including bedding...

, 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...