MN Fruit & Vegetable IPM News - Vol. 1, No. 1

“Organic and Low-Spray Apple Production.” Richard Earles, Guy Ames, Radhika Balasubrahmanyam, and Holly Born. NCAT Agriculture Specialists. October 1999.

Available from Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas at:

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/apple.html The PDF version of this document is available at http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/apple.pdf (38 pages)

Abstract:This publication surveys information appropriate to organic and low-spray apple production, drawing on recent research and producer experience. Many aspects of apple production will be the same whether the grower uses low-spray, organic or conventional management. Accordingly, this publication focuses on the aspects that differ from conventional practice—primarily pest and disease control. (Information on organic weed control and fertility management is presented in a separate Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) publication, Overview of Organic Fruit Production.) The major insect pests and diseases are covered, and the most effective low-spray and organic control methods are introduced. Also included are three profiles of working orchards, and a section dealing with economic considerations. There are four appendices: a list of resources for information and supplies, a chart of disease-resistant apple varieties, an article explaining the use of degree days in codling moth management, and a profile of a successful low-spray program. (The last two appendices are available only in the hard copy version; call 800-346-9140 to request a copy.)

“Strawberries: Organic and IPM Options.” Guy Ames, Holly Born, and Martin Guerena. NCAT Agriculture Specialists. March 2003.

Available from Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas at:

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/strawberry.html The PDF version of this document is available at http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/PDF/strawberry.pdf (28 pages)

Abstract: This publication provides an overview of organic strawberry production methods. It also covers integrated pest management and weed control techniques that can reduce pesticide use in conventional strawberry production. Included are discussions of weeds, pests, diseases, greenhouse production, plasticulture, fertility, economics, and marketing, and lists of further resources, both electronic and print.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Co-Editors: Bill Hutchison, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, hutch002@umn.edu
Jeanne Ciborowski, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Ag. Resources Division,jeanne.ciborowski@state.mn.us
Suzanne Wold-Burkness, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, woldx018@umn.edu

The Newsletter is published weekly from May through August, cooperatively, by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Minnesota (U of MN). Reports are posted on the U of MN and MDA web sites on Fridays. If you have suggestions and/or comments, please send your contributions by 4 p.m., Tuesday to Jeanne Ciborowski, 651-297-3217, jeanne.ciborowski@state.mn.us , MDA, 90 W. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107-2094. You can access the Newsletter at the U of MN web site in htm. format at: www.vegedge.umn.edu/MNFruit&VegNews/mnindex.htm and at the MDA web site in pdf. format at: www.mda.state.mn.us/biocon/fruitreports/default.htm

Partial funding for this publication is provided through partnership agreements with the Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and the United States Department of Agriculture – Risk Management Agency (RMA) and the RMA Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program. These institutions are equal opportunity providers.

DISCLAIMER

References to products in this publication is not intended to be an endorsement to the exclusion of others which may have similar uses. Any person using products listed in this publication assumes full responsibility for their use in accordance with current manufacturer directions.

Last Revised May 7, 2004.
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