Myers, J., 2009. Intellectual Property Protection: What Do I Need to Know When Growing and Breeding Organic Crops and Seed?. eOrganic article. Available at http://www.extension.org/article/18449.
Colley, M., 2009. Plant Breeding for Organic Systems. eOrganic article. Available at http://www.extension.org/article/18448.
Colley, M. and B. Baker, 2009. Sourcing Certified Organic Seed and the National Organic Program Regulations. eOrganic article. Available at http://www.extension.org/article/18338
Navazio, J., 2009. Why Organic Seed?. eOrganic article. Available at http://www.extension.org/article/18339
This free online tool on the OSU Extension Service Small Farms website compares the nutrient value and cost of cover crops, organic and synthetic fertilizers and compost. Use this Excel Calculator to develop well balanced and cost effective nutrient management programs for your farm. Developed by Nick Andrews, Dan Sullivan, Jim Julian and Kristin Pool. OSU Extension Series # EM 8936-E
2011 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook, Copyright 2011 Oregon State University. Edited by Craig S. Hollingsworth.
OSU Extension Series#INSECT
The information in this linked handbook is revised annually by the Extension Services of Oregon State University, Washington State University, and the University of Idaho
Available online. To order the print publication, go to http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/abstract.php?seriesno=INSECT
2010 Pacific Northwest Weed Management Handbook
Copyright 2010 Oregon State University. Series# WEED
Revised annually by the Extension Services of Oregon State University, Washington State University, and the University of Idaho
To order the print publication, go to http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/abstract.php?seriesno=WEED
Report to the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission
Dan McGrath
OSU Dept. of Horticulture
COOPERATORS: Manual Silveira and Jim Gill, NORPAC; Wayne Parker, Jason
White, and Neil MacInnes, National Frozen; Jon Brown, Truitt Bros; Larry and Ron
Pearmine Farm, Richard and Delbert Haener Farms, Mark and Mike Dickman Farm,
Skip Gray Farm, Matt and Gary Cook Farm, Hendricks Brothers Farm, Tom and Sam
Sweeney Farm. Technical support for this project was provided by Lydia Brown, OSU
Department of Horticulture.
Control of virus-vectoring insects, particularly aphids, is essential in production of potatoes for seed to exclude viruses such as potato virus Y, leaf roll, and net necrosis. Seed production fields are heavily treated with insecticides to prevent virus transmission, but control is often inadequate. Floating row covers may protect plants from attack by insect vectors, reducing the need for insecticides. Row covers might also increase yield through their effect on air and soil temperatures around the plants.