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Approaches for Treating Ag Water for Postharvest Use

by Londa Nwadike Durga Khadka

MF3641

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule specifies that all agricultural water must be safe and of adequate sanitary quality for its intended use. This fact sheet outlines treatments methods to ensure safe agricultural water. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

New Modified FSMA PSR Agricultural Water Requirement Proposal

by Londa Nwadike Yeqi Zhao

MF3642

Fact sheet outlines proposed changes and steps producers may need to take to change pre-harvest agricultural water requirements for covered produce (fruit and vegetables other than sprouts) to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR). 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Produce Safety and Agricultural Water Quality

by Londa Nwadike Yeqi Zhao Olivia Haley

MF3643

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule specifies that all agricultural water must be safe and of adequate sanitary quality for its intended use. This fact sheet outlines the basics of water quality and produce safety and includes a guide to interpret your water quality test. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Agricultural Water Contamination and Food Safety

by Durga Khadka Londa Nwadike

MF3645

Fresh produce is commonly associated with foodborne illnesses, and agricultural water is suspected as a major causative agent. This fact sheet outlines the food safety risks associated with agricultural water and how to address water contamination on the farm. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Backflush Water Fact Sheet Sheet

by Londa Nwadike Yeqi Zhao

MF3646

Fact sheet outlines the concerns associated with backflush water and how to mitigate risks. Water filtration systems are used on produce farms to remove particulate matter and some dissolved solids. A filtration system can yield “dirty” water, called backflush water. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Use of Sanitizers in Postharvest Water

by Londa Nwadike Durga Khadka

MF3647

Postharvest water refers to water used for rinsing, cooling, or icing harvested produce. It also includes water used for handwashing and cleaning food contact surfaces. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) sets a standard for preventing contamination from agricultural water for post-harvest use. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Gardening on Brownfields: Testing Your Soil for Contaminants

by Sabine E. Martin Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3192

This publication offers advice on sampling soils for various contaminants. 4-page, 2-color.

Revision Date: Sep 2023

Spanish: Gardening on Brownfields: Testing Your Soil for Contaminants

by Sabine E. Martin Ganga M. Hettiarachchi

MF3192S

This publication offers advice on sampling soils for various contaminants. 4 pages, 2 colors.

Published Date: Sep 2023

Kansas Garden Guide

by Rebecca McMahon Raymond A. Cloyd Megan M. Kennelly Londa Nwadike

S51

Successful gardens are the result of good planning, watchful care, and effective management. With a few simple tools, a little land (or a lot of containers), and desire to nurture plant growth, anyone can become a home vegetable gardener. This guide will provide advice and steps needed to achieve a successful home garden. The Kansas Garden Guide combines knowledge gained from decades of gardening, making it an essential sourcebook to garden throughout communities in Kansas. 202 pages, color.

Revision Date: Mar 2023

Spanish: Gardening on Lead-Contaminated Soils: Jardinería en suelos contaminados con plomo

by Phillip P. Defoe DeAnn Presley

MF3166S

Translated into Spanish. Describes conditions that can cause elevated lead levels in soils, outlines gardening practices considered safe on lead-contaminated soils, and offers some remediation techniques for lead-contaminated garden soil. 8 pages, 2 color.

Published Date: Mar 2023

Vegetable Garden Planting Guide, Revised

by Ward Upham

MF315

A well–planned, properly tended vegetable garden not only provides an excellent source of fresh, nutritious vegetables, but also relaxation and enjoyment for the entire family. Successful gardening begins with proper planning. This includes knowing how much to plant, when to plant, and proper spacing, which can be found in this publication. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2023

Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers 2023

by Ben Phillips et al.

MF3279

This annual guide is a summary of currently suggested vegetable varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control, and disease control measures for commercial vegetable growers. Available (in English) as a PRINTED COPY, and ONLINE AS FREE PDF at mwveguide.org/guide and for FREE INTERACTIVE SEARCHES at mwveguide.org.

Revision Date: Jan 2023

Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide, 2023-2024

by Janna Beckerman et al.

MF3278

This guide provides pest management recommendations for commercial tree fruit, small fruit, and grape producers throughout the Midwest. Includes up-to-date information on pesticides and their application. 292-page, color. https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/pages/sfg_sprayguide.aspx

Revision Date: Dec 2022

Raised Bed Gardening

by Ward Upham

MF2134

Raised bed gardens are a popular way for today’s gardener to produce fresh, high quality, good tasting vegetables. This updated guide includes tips for selecting the right location, soil mix, watering, fertilizing, and other considerations. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2022

Garden Templates and Plant Choices for Kansas School Gardens

by Rebecca McMahon

MF3590

Use garden templates and the plant information to plan a school garden that will provide a variety of learning opportunities as well as fresh produce. Includes templates for spring, fall, summer, and extended season gardens, as well as a wide variety of plant choices. 168 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2022