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Market Channels for Locally Raised Foods

Publication date: Dec. 1, 2022

Alice RoachSenior Research Associate, Applied Social SciencesJoe ParcellProfessor, Agricultural Economics; Director, Center for Risk Management & Research; Kansas State UniversityFor local food producers, marketing decisions are as important as ...

Disease Prevention in Home Vegetable Gardens

Publication date: Dec. 14, 2022

Reviewed by David H. TrinkleinHorticulture State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & Technology Vegetable gardening is the number one hobby in the United States. Additionally, it is an ideal way to save on the family food budget while producing ...

Black Cutworm in Missouri

Publication date: July 18, 2022

Reviewed by Kevin RiceDepartment of Plant SciencesFacts at a glanceBlack cutworm is a sporadic pest that attacks seedling plants.Migration of moths (the adult stage) from southern regions is the probable source of infestations that affect crops ...

Building and Using Hotbeds and Cold Frames

Publication date: July 15, 2022

Revised by David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & TechnologyA cold frame is a rudimentary plant forcing structure used to protect plants. It has no artificial heat added. The temperature inside the ...

High Tunnel Melon and Watermelon Production

Publication date: June 22, 2022

Revised by David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & TechnologyHigh tunnels are low-cost, passive, solar plant forcing structures that use no fossil fuels for heating or venting (Figure 1). High tunnels can ...

Starting Plants Indoors From Seeds

Publication date: June 27, 2022

Revised by David TrinkleinHorticulture Extension State SpecialistDivision of Plant Sciences & TechnologyMany flowers and vegetables may be started from seeds indoors. Vigorous plants started indoors flower sooner and produce an earlier harvest than ...

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