• Editors

• Purdue University:
• Dan Egel, Botany and Plant Pathology (Lead Author); Ricky Foster, Entomology; Elizabeth Maynard, Horticulture
• University of Illinois:
• Rick Weinzierl, Entomology; Mohammad Babadoost, Plant Pathology
• Iowa State University:
• Henry Taber, Horticulture
• Kansas State University :
• Robert Bauernfeind, Entomology; Ted Carey, Horticulture; Megan Kennelly, Plant Pathology
• University of Minnesota:
• Bill Hutchinson, Entomology
• University of Missouri:
• Bruce Barrett, Entomology

• Contributors

• Purdue University:
• Karen Rane (now at University of Maryland), Gail Ruhl, Andreas Westphal, Botany and Plant Pathology; Chris Gunter (now at North Carolina State University), Steve Weller, Horticulture
• University of Illinois:
• Bronwyn Aly, John Masiunas, William Shoemaker, Charles Voigt, Elizabeth Wahle, Horticulture
• Iowa State University:
• Mark Gleason, Plant Pathology; Vince Lawson, Donald Lewis, Entomology
• Kansas State University:
• Rhonda Janke, Horticulture; Judy O'Mara, Plant Pathology
• University of Minnesota:
• Dave Ragsdale, Entomology; Roger Jones, Plant Pathology; Roger Becker, Agronomy; Carl Rosen, Soil Science; Vince Fritz, Horticulture; Jerry Wright, Ag. Engineering
• University of Missouri:
• James Quinn, Horticulture

Photos by the contributors, Brian Christine, Elizabeth Wuerffel, and Mike Kerper

Contents

Complete Guide (as PDF 2.56 M in 172 pages)
Reference Information	PDF Page	Crop Recommendations, cont.	PDF Page
What's New in 2008?	2	Cabbage	57
State Extension Educators	3	Carrot	131
Fertilizing, Liming, and Soil Sampling	7	Cauliflower	57
Transplant Production	8	Collards	57
Using a Plant Diagnostic Lab	11	Cowpea	106
Use of Plastic Mulch	13	Cucumber	67
Irrigation and Water Management	13	Dry Bean	137
Chemigation Management	16	Eggplant	85
Time from Pollination to Market Maturity	17	Endive	89
Yields of Vegetable Crops	17	Garlic	100
Postharvest Handling and Storage Life	18	Herbs	89
Farm Labor Law Information	19	Kale	57
Precautions with Pesticides	20	Leek	100
Using Bees with Vegetable Crops	22	Lettuce (Head and Leaf)	89
Re-entry Standards/Worker Protection	23	Lima Bean	137
Insect Management Strategies	24	Mint (Peppermint and Spearmint)	95
PHIs and REIs for Insecticides	27	Muskmelon	67
Common Names of Registered Insecticides	28	Mustard	57
Weed Management Strategies	30	Okra	98
Herbicide Effectiveness Guide	37	Onion (Bulb and Green)	100
PHIs and REIs for Herbicides	38	Parsley	89
Common Names of Registered Herbicides	40	Parsnip	131
Disease Management Strategies	41	Pea	106
PHIs and REIs for Fungicides	46	Pepper	111
Common Names of Registered Fungicides	47	Potato	117
Fungicide Resistance Management	48	Pumpkin	71
Plant Parasitic Nematode Management	49	Radish	131
Slug and Snail Control	50	Rhubarb	129
Organic Vegetable Production	51	Snap Bean	137
Disease Management with the MELCAST System	70	Spinach	89
Calibration of Application Equipment	171	Squash	71
Pesticide Record-Keeping Form	172	Sweet Corn	145
Crop Recommendations		Sweet Potato	155
Asparagus	53	Tomato	158
Beet	131	Turnip	131
Broccoli	57	Turnip Greens	57
Brussels Sprouts	57	Watermelon	67