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Updated: July 23, 2021
IPM Threshold Guide for Agronomic Field Crops
IPM Threshold Guide for Agronomic Field Crops
Updated: March 23, 2021
I want to sell worm castings or insect frass. Do I need a permit?
Invertebrates can be an important component of urban agriculture. Composting using worms – vermicomposting – is popular both as a hobby and as a method of waste management for urban farms. And innovative entrepreneurs are exploring ways to produce edible insects for human and animal consumption. The “end”-product of both activities – earthworm castings and insect frass – can be a beneficial soil amendment. Selling these products successfully and legally requires testing, registration, and labeling.
Updated: March 10, 2021
Insects and Other Pests in High Tunnel Vegetables
Over the years high tunnel (HT) production of vegetables have enabled growers to extend their vegetable production time by 3-5 months. Producing earlier and later season vegetables compared with field production. Though at times it seems HT vegetables have fewer insect problems this is not true and certain pests need to be watched for and anticipated.
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