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Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO)

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

MF3434

Produce growers are allowed to use biological soil amendments of animal origin if they follow the certain regulations about treatment and time between application and harvest. This publication provides guidance to growers by highlighting the regulations and answering common questions about the practice. Updated for 2019. 2 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Oct 2019

Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule: Fact Sheet for Produce Growers

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

MF3437

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule establishes, for the first time, science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables grown for human consumption. This publication answers a number of questions about the new rule and includes information about help available for compliance. 2 pages, b/w.

Published Date: Nov 2018

High Tunnels

DVD586

A high tunnel — also known as a hoop house or passive solar greenhouse — is a simple structure used to extend the growing season for fruits and vegetables. DVD contains information on design, planting, management, and additional resources. Runs 27 minutes.

Published Date: Jun 2013

Growing Growers: Growing Your Own Vegetable Transplants

by Cary L. Rivard Megan M. Kennelly

MF3126

Information for commercial and hobby farm growers on plant development and growth requirements, equipment and supplies, production and disease prevention tips. 12-page, color.

Published Date: Feb 2016

Introduction to Produce Safety on the Farm, Fact Sheet for Produce Growers

by Cal Jamerson Londa Nwadike

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 Jeanie DeArmond David Coltrain Rhonda Janke

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 Frank Morrison Charles W. Marr

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 Sorkel Kadir Ned Tisserat Robert J. Bauernfeind

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

Farming a Few Acres of Vegetables

by Charles W. Marr

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

by Karen L.B. Gast

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

by Megan M. Kennelly

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

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

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

by Megan M. Kennelly

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