New Publications

OMAFRA has two new publications available this spring, Agronomy Guide for Field Crops and Integrated Pest Management for Apples. Both books are offer significant revisions and updates from the previous editions. These are excellent publications with many descriptions of pests, crop problems, and other crop management issues that can increase the knowledge for all growers organic or conventional.

Agronomy Guide For Field Crops - Publication 811,
Order #811, Price $30.00

This revised publication is a comprehensive guide to field crop production. The latest recommendations on all aspects of producing field crops are included. Information on tillage options, soil management, variety selection, seeding, fertility, harvest, storage and more make this an important tool for a better bottom line. Descriptions of crop problems and more than 150 colour plates help with quick diagnosis. Diagnostic guides and scouting calendars make this publication a useful resource.

Integrated Pest Management for Apples- Publication 310,
Order #310, Price $50.00

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs promotes the adoption of IPM, including using reduced-risk pesticides as well as alternative approaches to pest management. Our goal is to ensure that all apple growers use an IPM program, using pesticides only when necessary, and in ways that minimize possible impacts on people and the environment. This manual provides growers and consultants with the information they need to implement a successful IPM program including pest identification, biology, monitoring, thresholds and management.

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