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…    Weed management is more challenging in organic crops and accounts for a large portion of production costs. … weeds is a major economic constraint to the organic vegetable industry, and comparisons of weed communities … intensive and time-consuming, so it is not a practical alternative in large-scale production. Moreover, yields under …

… flower to develop into a fruit, pollen must be carried by bees from male flowers, on the same plant or on different … Poor fruit-set is common during rainy weather when bees are inactive. Avoid using any pesticides during the …

… By Ginger S. Myers Mastering Marketing Matching Prices to Market Outlets August usually sees a plethora of produce, … fruits, and value-added products showcasing at the farmers' markets and through on-farm retail farm stands. … with the number of units produced. For example, one steer versus a group of steers. Variable costs include items such …

… of foxglove beardtongue contain purple stripes that guide bees into the nectar reward, and hairy "tongues" that make … Notes:  Flowers are visited primarily by small to large bees, and are particularly popular with bumble bees. Occasionally visited by hummingbirds. Point of …

… Planting a tree. Photo: David L. Clement Updated: March 5, 2025 Outdoor … autumn and is growing well. March is considered the second-best time of year to  seed a cool-season lawn  or lay sod. … organic matter. Support these beetles by leaving fallen leaves and logs to provide needed shelter. Cellophane bee …

… Tips July 2022 Soybean The usual defoliators are starting to arrive, including bean leaf beetle, grasshoppers, and caterpillars. Control may be needed if there is 30% … least 15 rows in. Thresholds are 1 stink bug per 4 plants when the ear is forming, and 1 stink bug per 2 plants from …