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FIELD CROPS
CRO208 Video
This video answers some basic questions about sustainable strategies for growing field crops. It features farmers who have applied sustainable strategies to most aspects of their farms, including soil fertility, crop mix and rotation, and feed and insect control. It discusses a variety of benefits, including more profit and independence; savings on fuel, chemicals, machinery, and labor; better weed and insect control; and improved soil. 28 minutes.
HOW TO DESIGN AND BUILD A VEGETABLE GARDEN
CRO215 Video
A step-by-step instructional video on designing, preparing and managing a vegetable
garden. The Video is indexed by section, so it may be viewed over several
class periods. Sections are selecting a site, size and layout, evaluation and
preparation of soil, building raised beds, building tunnels, building trellises, making
compost, drip irrigation, mulch and crop selection and garden plan. 58 minutes.
HOW TO GROW WARM-WEATHER VEGETABLES
CRO216 Video
This Video presents super-productive growing methods for warm weather
crops. Includes sections on seedling production and transplantation, trellis
systems, plastic and organic mulch, water techniques, fertilizer requirements, pest
management and proper harvesting techniques. 55 minutes.
MAIZE
CRO220 Text by Guy Rouanet
Presents the essentials of maize production, harvesting, and storage in the tropics. 102 pages.
NITROGEN MANAGEMENT IN IRRIGATED COTTON
CRO226 Video
This program shows the best management practices for maximizing yield while minimizing the potential for nitrogen pollution of groundwater. It explains:
2 Potential health problems resulting from nitrate pollution of groundwater
2 Best management practices for reducing pollution potential
2 The tools available to determine nitrogen needs: soil testing and petiole testing
2 How nitrogen behaves in the soil, including nitrification and mineralization
2 How cotton uptakes and uses nitrogen during various growth stages
2 Nitrogen and the leaching process
2 The yield impact of too much or too little nitrogen
2 Which application methods to use for best results at various growth stages.
25 minutes.
VEGETABLES
CRO254 Video
Presents sustainable strategies for producing vegetable crops. Illustrates the benefits associated with sustainable production. Discusses manure use, rotation, cover crops, and pesticides. 30 minutes.