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Introduction to Produce Safety on the Farm, Fact Sheet for Produce Growers
MF3436
Produce safety is a complex issue. Understanding some basic information about produce safety regulation is essential for growers. This fact sheet draws upon the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule and existing Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) guidance. 2 pages, b/w.Published Date: Nov 2018
Farming a Few Acres of Herbs: An Herb Growers Handbook
by Rhonda Janke Jeanie DeArmond David Coltrain
S144
Kansas agricultural producers are exploring production and marketing of medicinal herbs. Many medicinal herbs are native species. Online notebook has web links to herb fact sheets.Published Date: May 2004
Harvest and Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
by Charles W. Marr Frank Morrison
MF661
A guide to choosing fruits and vegetables at the peak of perfection. Also includes proper storage techniques.Revision Date: Jan 1992
Sweet Corn
MF669
A guide to growing sweet corn in the home vegetable garden, from variety selection to soils, fertilizers, and insects. 2 page, color.Revision Date: Jan 2020
Commercial Grape Production in Kansas
by Ned Tisserat Robert J. Bauernfeind Sorkel Kadir
MF2370
Vineyard management and marketing: Grape vine characteristics, glossary, soil, cultivars, irrigation, pruning, harvest, pest control, care calendar, budget. 29-page, b/w.Revision Date: Sep 2004
Buying Guide for Kansas-Grown Fruits and Vegetables
by Londa Nwadike Amrita Mukherjee
MF2647
Buying guide for choosing seasonal fruits and vegetables for Kansas-grown produce, updated and including updated and planting and harvest calendars. 4 pages, color.Revision Date: Feb 2023
Farming a Few Acres of Vegetables
MF1115
Is Vegetable Farming for You? It is relatively easy to enlarge a home vegetable garden to a small commercial operation.Revision Date: Nov 1998
Food Safety for Farmers' Markets
MF2260
Food at farmers' markets needs proper procedures when produced, harvested, processed, and marketed to prevent biological, chemical, and physical health hazards.Published Date: May 1997
Wilt, Nematode, and Virus Diseases of Tomato
L723
Two major diseases of tomatoes are Fusarium and Verticillium wilt. Walnut trees produce juglone, causing walnut wilt in tomatoes. Nematodes cause root knot. 6-page, color.Revision Date: Mar 2007
Grasshoppers in the Lawn and Garden: Home and Horticultural Pests
L868
Important species include redlegged differential and two-striped grasshoppers. The differential and two-striped grasshoppers are most frequently encountered by home gardeners. 4-page, color.Revision Date: Jun 2005
Drip Irrigation for Vegetables
by Charles W. Marr Danny H. Rogers
MF1090
Drip irrigation is a method of applying small amounts of water,often on a daily basis,to the plant’s root zone.Revision Date: Oct 1993
Tomato Leaf and Fruit Diseases and Disorders
L721
Causes and controls of leaf and fruit diseases of tomatoes. Early Blight, Septoria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Speck, Bacterial Spot, Bacterial Canker, Anthracnose, and Blossom End Rot. 6-page, color.Revision Date: May 2009
Questions and Answers about Vineyard Injury from Herbicide Drift
by Sorkel Kadir Kassim Al-Khatib Dallas E. Peterson
MF2588
Young grape vines are much more susceptible than mature vines to hormonal type herbicide such as 2,4-D. Vines may or may not survive. Formula, cultivar, and weather influence results.Published Date: Oct 2003
Harvest Maturity Indicators for Fruits and Vegetables
MF1175
From parsnips and radishes to sweet potatoes and grapes, this publication will help you indicate when fruit and vegetables are ready for harvest.Published Date: Nov 1994
Plastic Mulches for Vegetables
MF1091
Publication provides the advantages and disadvantages of using plastic mulch for vegetables. Includes mulch application, planting crop, irrigation, and other cropping considerations.Revision Date: Oct 1993
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