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- Coal-resource Contracting Terms for Productive Postmining ForestsBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2010-02-26)Many coal resource owners also own the overlying land surface; such owners negotiate contracts with mining firms as a way to generate revenue. Here, we suggest contracting terms that can be offered when the resource owner desires a productive forest on the land surface that can serve as an economic asset after mining.
- Consider Rhubarb as an Addition to Your Spring Roadside Market MixBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-23)Rhubarb is an over-looked vegetable that can be a good choice as a complementary spring vegetable, particularly for strawberry growers, and other early season roadside marketing situations. This publication reviews marketing strategies, growing and fertilizing.
- Considering Specialty Crops?Bratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-24)This publication reviews the important considerations that should be understood in all situations before one commits time, materials, labor and other expenses when interested in growing specialty crops.
- Displaying in a Farm MarketBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-24)Includes tips on layout, displays, and other recommendations for roadside and farmers markets.
- Do Fall Crucifers Have A Place In Virginia?Bratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-21)This publication is an evaluation of fall-harvested broccoli and cauliflower, with a focus on varieties and several cultural factors.
- GAPs: Common Sense for Fresh Produce GrowersBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Advises growers of fresh produce on requirements of GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) program.
- Keeping Produce Safe During the Harvest SeasonBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-22)Produce safety is a topic all growers need to be concerned about. During the busy peak of the harvest season here in Virginia, keep in mind two primary areas of safety concern: use of registered pesticides only, and abiding by re-entry and harvest interval restrictions for pesticides as well as bacterial contamination of produce.
- New Pumpkin Guide Released by NRAESBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-27)Provides a review of a guide for pumpkin production released by Cornell entitled "Pumpkin Production Guide". The document also provides the ordering information for the guide, which was published through the Natural Resource, Agriculture and Engineering Service at Cornell.
- New Strawberry Variety Released by NC State, Being Tested in Virginia Tech StudyBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Describes a new variety of strawberry plant "Bish", and compares it with a few established varieties that grow well in crop fields with plastic mulch.
- No-till Organic Culture of Garlic Utilizing Different Cover Crop Residues and Straw Mulch for Over-wintering Protection, Under Two Seasonal Levels of Organic NitrogenBratsch, Tony; Morse, Ronald; Shen, Zhengxing; Benson, Brinkley (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-08-17)In 2003 and 2004, we evaluated the potential for no-till planting into beds with a frost killed, standing cover crop in place. Three cover crops, Sorghum Sudangrass, a thick grassy cover crop, Lablab (soybean like legume), and Sunhemp, a tropical legume, were evaluated. This publication reviews the methods and results for this evaluation.
- Notes on Harvesting and Handling MelonsBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Describes types of melons grown in Virginia, cultivation, crop yield, and harvesting methods.
- Off-season Management Tasks and Considerations for Selected Small Fruit CropsBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses off-season management of small fruits such as strawberries, brambles, blueberries, currants and gooseberries, including use of pre-emergent herbicides, pesticides, mulching, pruning and trimming, frost and freeze protection of plants.
- Organic Production -- Some Thoughts and ConsiderationsBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-22)Organic production of specialty crops is on the increase, particularly on small farms and direct market operations. This publication considers the future of organic production with links to growers associations.
- Potential for Vegetables During the Strawberry SeasonBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2008-09-04)Having fresh vegetables available during strawberry harvest season adds variety and selection for these customers. The addition of vegetables to the marketing mix is a way to increase dollars per sale and net income.
- Small Fruit Planning -- Reasons for Planning AheadBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses for cultivation of small fruit crops the importance of planning, in particular for selection of cultivars, weed control, soil fertility and soil building.
- Specialty Crop Profile: AsparagusBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2005-09-01)Initial establishment costs of asparagus are high, but compared to other vegetable crops, annual maintenance costs are low. Growers should consider the harvest labor requirements and cost, and the physical nature of the work. An understanding of the various aspects of cultural management is needed to ensure productivity from year to year.
- Specialty Crop Profile: AsparagusBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-07-29)Asparagus is long lived, and a well-managed planting can last 10-15 years. For those considering it as a potential crop, good planning and soil preparation is essential for long-term success.
- Specialty Crop Profile: BlueberriesBratsch, Tony; Pattison, Jeremy A. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses blueberries as a marketable specialty crop, and offers advice about species and cultivar selection, choice of site, and site preparation, harvesting and handling, and marketing.
- Specialty Crop Profile: Blueberries for the Upper Piedmont and Mountain RegionsBratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009)Discusses blueberries as a small fruit crop for the upper Piedmont and mountain regions of Virginia. Provides information about best ways to plant the blueberries, mulching, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, harvesting and handling, marketing and more.
- Specialty Crop Profile: Blueberries for the Upper Piedmont and Mountain Regions. Part 2Bratsch, Tony (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2008-09-11)This publication reviews the main strategies for growing blueberries as a specialty crop, including planting, mulching, irrigation, fertilizing, pruning, harvesting, marketing, and predation, weed, insect and disease control.