www.sare.org resources diversifying-cropping-systems Diversifying Cropping Systems Today's crop farmers, with their prices global and their costs local, are ensnared in an ever-tightening profit squeeze. Many of them have begun seeking alternative crops that command higher prices...
www.sare.org resources how-to-manage-the-blue-orchard-bee How to Manage the Blue Orchard Bee In recent years, the blue orchard bee (BOB) has become established as an alternative orchard pollinator in North America. With a strong preference for fruit trees, BOBs are highly efficient...
www.sare.org resources steel-in-the-field Steel in the Field Weed control demands time, labor and expense for every farmer every year. Steel in the Field shows how today's implements and techniques can control weeds while reducing—or eliminating—herbicides. In practical language, Steel in...
northcentral.sare.org resources growing-the-pasture-grazed-dairy-sector-in-wisconsin Growing the Pasture-Grazed Dairy Sector in Wisconsin Growing the Pasture-Grazed Dairy Sector in Wisconsin is the summary report of a team of researchers, dairy farmers and chefs who conducted a comprehensive investigation of the chemical and physical...
northcentral.sare.org resources integrated-weed-management-one-years-seeding Integrated Weed Management - One Year's Seeding Weed biology and ecology can help every farmer become a better weed manager. This guide is the result of a series of winter meetings attended by Michigan farmers, MSU Extension...
northeast.sare.org resources integrated-fly-management-for-pastured-cattle Integrated Fly Management for Pastured Cattle In grazing systems, flies can not only be a nuisance for cattle but can also cause herd health problems like pink eye, and reduce milk production and weight gain. Matt...
northeast.sare.org resources potato-leafhopper-in-dry-beans Potato Leafhopper in Dry Beans As a one-page fact sheet that describes potato leafhopper as a pest in dry beans, this publication provides information on biology, symptoms and management options....
northeast.sare.org resources canola-production-for-on-farm-energy Canola Production for On-Farm Energy The following production guides, cost calculator and research reports are on canola production, including weed management. They were developed as part of a multi-year research project by University of Vermont...
northeast.sare.org resources sunflower-production-for-on-farm-energy Sunflower Production for On-Farm Energy The following production guides, cost calculator and research reports are on sunflower production, including weed management. They were developed as part of a multi-year research project by University of Vermont...
northeast.sare.org resources predatory-mites-for-organic-thrips-control-in-high-tunnel-cucumbers Predatory Mites for Organic Thrips Control in High Tunnel Cucumbers A presentation of grant-funded research on biological control methods in New York, including cultural practices, plant resistance, grafting, rotations, sprays and beneficials....