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New: Organic and Low-Spray Apple Production



Announcing this updated publication from ATTRA:

Organic And Low-Spray Apple Production  (HTML)
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/apple.html

Organic And Low-Spray Apple Production (PDF)
http://www.attra.org/APPLE.pdf 

This is an updated version of the classic organic apple production
manual from ATTRA that has been featured in dozens of newsletters and
sustainable ag conferences, now available on the ATTRA web page in
html and pdf formats. 

New features in the updated apple publication:
*Kaolin clay, a new generation pest mgmt tool for organic growers
*Disease resistant apple varieties chart 
*Farmer profiles 
*Lots more... 

Abstract

"This publication surveys information appropriate to organic
and low-spray apple production, drawing on recent research 
and producer experience. Many aspects of apple production 
will be the same whether the grower uses low-spray, organic 
or conventional management. Accordingly, this publication
focuses on the aspects that differ from conventional
practice_primarily pest and disease control. (Information on
organic weed control and fertility management is presented
in a separate ATTRA publication, Overview of Organic Fruit
Production.) The major insect pests and diseases are
covered, and the most effective low-spray and organic
control methods are introduced. Also included are three
profiles of working orchards, and a section dealing with
economic considerations. There are four appendices: a list
of resources for information and supplies, a chart of
disease-resistant apple varieties, an article explaining the
use of degree days in codling moth management, and a profile
of a successful low-spray program."

Index:

Abstract
Introduction
Geographical Factors
Insect & mite pests
Kaolin clay
Diseases
Mammal & bird pests
Economics & marketing
Conclusion 
References
Appendix 1: Resource List
Appendix 2: Disease Resistant Apple Varieties
Appendix 2: Reference
Appendix 3: Codling Moth Management Using Degree Days
Appendix 4: Very Low-Spray Apple Growing

The authors of "Organic and Low-Spray Apple Production" are 
Richard Earles, Guy Ames, Radhika Balasubrahmanyam, and Holly 
Born, ATTRA Technical Specialists 

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