Organic Poultry Production: Providing Adequate Methionine
…Worms and insects can convert wastes such as food scraps or animal manure to high-quality protein. While there are few commercial products, worms and insects can be produced on-farm and…
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Whiteflies—Botanical Control Formulations
By Justin Duncan, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Whiteflies are tiny, white insects that cause crop losses on a global scale. They are members of the suborder Sternorryncha, which includes other pests…
Organic Small Grain Production Overview
…in place. Production Principles The key agronomic factors in growing organic small grains include building soil health, managing nutrients and water use, managing pests, and designing a rotation. Top 10…
Urban Agroforestry
…in urban areas Providing habitat for wildlife Attracting pollinators and beneficial insects to a farm or garden for increased Integrated Pest Management Managing urban stormwater runoff in order to prevent…
Sustainable Weed Management for Small and Medium-Scale Farms
…could wipe out a pure stand of a crop, because the insects can easily move from one plant to the next and breed rapidly. The insects’ favorite food is all…
High Tunnel Grapes: Temperature and Soil Management
…efficient release of warm, humid air. Although high tunnels can be screened to exclude insect pests, mesh netting over the side vents will significantly reduce air flow and reduce the…
Pasture, Rangeland, and Adaptive Grazing
…weeds, diseases, and problem insects When pasture stands such as alfalfa get too old, they often begin to decline and allow other plants to take over. Many times, the grass…
ATTRA Identification Sheet: Pear Diseases
…through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. Related Publications Pears: Organic Production ATTRA Identification Sheet: Pear Insect Pests Pruning for Organic Management…
Symphylans: Soil Pest Management Options
…management techniques, crop damage associated with symphylans has become more commonplace. It is ironic that these pests are such a problem on farms that practice good soil management — maintaining…
Market Gardening: A Start Up Guide
…The mixed vegetation provides an alluring habitat that, along with flowering fruit and vegetable plants, draws insects that prey on pests. Late in the year, Thompson doesn’t mow broccoli stubble….