Vegetable


MSU Resources


Asparagus Agnic Pages Sponsored by Michigan State Unviersity Extension, full text links, citation database and other resource materials.

Asparagus Citation Database Citation listing of many asparagus topics. Gleaned from major databases. Use with your local library for full text.

Biological Control Program Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Station, with links and information on biological control, research, howto

Home Horticulture Database Full text, keyword searchable materials for the home gardener, with many pictures.

IPM FACTS - Index of Fact Sheets From MSU Extension, full text of IPM fact sheets, updated in 1998.

MSU Diagnostic Center From the Diagnostic Center, information on the kinds of tests they run, how to take them, and the costs.

MSU Entomology Ask the Expert MSU Entomology offers frequently asked questions and a chance to leave a question for our experts to answer.

MSU Extension Entomology Bulletins Full text, keyword searchable bulletins on Entomology issues from MSU Extension. Not a complete listing.

MSUE Educational Materials Consumer Horticulture MSU Extension educational materials available for ordering.

Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.

Michigan Master Gardener Homepage MSU Extension Master Gardener program offers information and links to information about the program.

Vegetable Crop Advisory Team Newsletters Vegetable CAT newsletters from the last 4 years in keyword searchable format.


Resources at Other Sites


1999 Illinois Commercial Landscape & Turf Management Handbook Illinois Extension document covers horticulture, turf, landscape, etc. In downloadable Adobe Acrobat format only.

AMS Fruit/Vegetable Terminal Prices by City Ag Marketing Service, listing of current prices, trends, quantities of fruit, vegetables and some herbs.

AMS Fruit/Vegetable Shipping Point Prices by City Ag Marketing Service, listing of current prices, trends, quantities of fruit, vegetables and some herbs.

Backyard Magic - Composting From New Brunswick Dept of Ag, a full text guide to doing your own backyard composting.

Bob Lippert's FAQ Regarding Soil Testing, Plant Analysis & Fert. Clemson University Extension, answers to many of the most frequently asked questions on these topics.

Canada: Poisonous Plants - Common Names From Canadian Dept of Ag., an interactive database of common names and full text of poisonous plants.

Common Names of Plant Diseases From The American Phytopathological Society, searchable and list index of all major crops and their known diseases.

Crop Update Delaware Extension A comprehensive newsletter covering field crops, and home gardening information on plant development, pests, etc.

Garden Gate A nonprofit site great for gardeners, Master Gardeners, more information focused on homeowners, some good connections.

Garden Guide From Montana Extension, full text newsletter answers consumer questions about the garden and gardening.

Gardening and Production Information University of California Davis, full text article, must have Adobe Acrobat to read the file. Browse for article.

Gardening and Landscaping Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

Home Garden Information Factsheets From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.

Home Pest/Garden Newsletters, Plant and Pest Advisories Rutgers offers good information, files are now in PDF format and require downloading and use of Acrobat to read.

Home and Garden Information Center Clemson Extension full text information for the home gardener on managing their garden, good for newsletters,art.

Home and Garden Center University of Maryland, full text in Adobe Acrobat on gardening issues.

HortSense - Vegetables for the Pacific Northwest Washington State University Extension, text on pest and disease management for plants from the Pacific Northwest.

Horticulture Information Leaflets, Home Gardening - Vegetables From North Carolina State University, full text bulletins on Home Gardening of Vegetables, files in Adobe Acrobat.

Horticulture Information - Homeowner From Mississippi Extension, full text articles on many common home owner questions.

Horticulture Publications University of Georgia, full text documents.

Horticulture Publications New Mexico State University Extension, full text articles most pubs in html and Adobe Acrobat format. Some only Adobe.

Horticulture/Pest Newsletter Series Iowa State Extension offers good information in their newsletter series, updated monthly.

How a Corn Plant Grows From Iowa State University, full text with visuals on the development of a corn plant.

Insects and Related Pests of Vegetables North Carolina Extension and IPM, text and visuals in an easy to identify format.

Lawns and Gardens From Texas A&M Extension, full text documents.

Master Gardener Vegetable Recommendations Texas A&M, listing of Master Gardener sheets provides lists of plant diagnosis for home gardener. Gopher site, searchabl

Ministry of Ag for Nova Scotia - Horticulture Guide From Nova Scotia, full text bulletins, pest guides, etc.

National Integrated Pest Management Network Sponsored by North Carolina IPM, this has some full text and some links related to management for home, garden and yards.

OSU Extension Plant Pathology Handbook to Plant Disease Oregon State University, very complete listing of images and information on plants, specific to the Pacific Northwest.

Pest Management Guidelines UC Davis Pests Management Guidelines. Choose the crop and it links to full text on diseases and pests.Some specific to CA

Pesticide Urban Initiative From Penn State Extension, full text articles and links on issues for homeowners.

Plant Answers Questions and answers on most commone gardening question, hosted by Texax A&M Extension, with interactive ability.

Purdue Extension Publications - Vegetable Full text documents about horticulture, entomology, etc. Broken into categoies, all in the same directory, page down.

Purude University Garden Publications From Purdue Extension, full text information in some basic bulletins.

Solutions Series University of Illinois offers question and answers in hort.

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Vegetables From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

The Corn Growers Guidebook for the Midwest Sponsored by Purdue, this has some full text, some links on commercial corn production and management.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map From the United States Department of Agriculture, listing of all the hardiness zones.

Vegetable Missouri Extension has listings of pests, diseases and the recommendations for management.

Vegetable & Fruit Publications From North Dakota Extension, some full text, some to order bulletins.

Vegetable Growing Questions and answers on most common vegetable questions. Hosted by Oregon State with full text.

Vegetable Insects Clemson University Extension offers insect visuals and accompanying text. Nice site.

Vegetable Insects Clemson University Extension offers insect visuals and accompanying text. Nice site.

Vegetable Insects From Purdue, full text and visuals of common pests.

Vegetable Production Guidelines From University of California Davis, full text information on management and production issues around vegetables.

Vegetable Publications From Georgia Extension, full text on commercial production. and home production of fruits, vegetables, etc.

Vegetables From University of Saskatchewan, full text articls on many common plants.

Vegetables, Disease and Management From Missouri Extension, full text bulletins on many current topics..

Vegetables- Mississippi Cooperative Extension Full text articles on maintaining and starting vegetables. Some information appropriate to all growing regions.

Weed Images and Descriptions Rutgers University Extension, good site to view clear images with text, site quick for size of files.

Weed Managment in Vegetable Crops University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of vegetable weed management. Good listing of herbicides.


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