This resource provides insights into the biology and management of flea beetles affecting cruciferous and solanaceous crops, specifically tailored for organic farming systems.

This article provides essential insights on the biology and management of spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in organic farming, based on a multi-university study. Explore more on this dedicated SWD resource website and recent webinar.

This resource highlights the implications of high soil phosphorus and potassium levels from manure use, addressing potential environmental impacts and nutrient management strategies for sustainable organic vegetable farming.

Phil Foster Ranches offers an integrated disease management program combining soil building, crop rotation, sanitation, resistant varieties, and monitoring, utilizing pesticides only when necessary for effective control.

Discover integrated weed management (IWM) strategies for organic vegetable farming, combining various methods to effectively suppress weeds while minimizing costs and preserving soil health.

This resource discusses field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis), a widespread noxious weed affecting agriculture across all 50 US states. It's commonly found in various environments, posing significant challenges to crop production and land management.

Explore this informative primer on soil microbes in organic cropping systems. This factsheet covers the role of microbes, the importance of microbial diversity, and how to assess soil microbial status.

This resource provides essential guidance for organic tomato growers on disease management, including crop rotation and sanitation. A comprehensive list of fungicides and their efficacy is included to aid in effective disease control.

Spinach is a vital crop, with 30 million tons produced globally, yet there are challenges to spinach seed production that growers should be familiar with. Learn more in this factsheet!

This factsheet covers the key roles that microbes play in nutrient cycling and plant growth, and how managing both beneficial and pathogenic microbes is challenging for optimal crop performance.

Learn about ground beetles, vital predators in agriculture that number close to 40,000 species globally. They control insect pests both as adults and larvae, making them essential allies for farmers and researchers in sustainable pest management.

Explore eight introductory pollination guides for vegetable crops to assist in directed plant breeding. Available in PDF, PowerPoint, and now in French, these resources offer essential techniques for controlled pollination.