Organic Pesticide Efficacy Tables: Cabbage
Pesticides should be the final step in an organic pest management plan. When selecting an insecticide or fungicide it…
Flowering Strips for Ecosystems Services
Organic production relies on natural or "ecosystem services" more than conventional production. Biological control of…
Organic Nitrogen Management
Nitrogen (N) management in organic production is challenging because microorganisms must mineralize organic N into…
Downy Mildew Resistance in Arugula
Downy mildew is a serious disease for brassica crops including arugula. The disease is caused by the oomycete,…
Effect of Variable-Feedstock Composts on Soil Verticillium dahliae Load in Bell Peppers
Dairy manure, mixed plant waste, olive pomace/dairy manure, and grape pomace composts were evaluated for their…
Evaluation of Fungicides for Controlling Downy Mildew on Central Coast Lettuce
Downy mildew is a serious disease of lettuce. We evaluated both organic and non-organic fungicides on an experimental…
Exploring Reduced Tillage and Integrated Cover Crops in Central Coast Organic Vegetable Systems
Cover crops and reduced tillage are key to healthy soils, but organic vegetable production often relies on tillage for…
Host Specificity and Characterization of Downy Mildew Pathogens on the CA Central Coast Brassica Crops
The Central Coast of California is key region for Brassica crops like broccoli, cauliflower, arugula, and kale. Downy…
Is My Soil Healthy?
Emerging methods to assess soil health lack region- and crop-specificity. For instance, soil health ratings designed…
Organic Nutrient Management
Nitrogen management in organic production can pose a challenge to growers because any fertilizer applied must first be…