Handbook of Pea Diseases

This guide provides scientific information and visual guidance regarding the most common diseases of peas, especially those grown for canning and freezing.

Corn Disorders: Smut and Rust

Corn smut, which damages ears and kernels, and rust, which affects leaves, husks and tassels, are concerns wherever corn is grown. Learn about these diseases in this publication.

Cole Crops Disorder: Clubroot

Clubroot is an old and serious disease of cole crops, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and more. Learn about this persistent disease and control methods in this publication.

Cole Crops Disorder: Blackleg

Blackleg of cole crops is not as common as it once was, but it can still be a concern. This publication covers the disease’s life cycle and offers effective control methods.

Fall Vegetables

Emerging Agricultural Markets Team Revised:  8/6/2012 Item number:  A3900-04 Many fall vegetables have unique flavors, and under proper storage conditions, some types of fall vegetables can last for months. This pamphlet offers tasty recipes and helpful tips for buying, storing, and cooking beets, Brussels sprouts, and winter squash (4 pages).

Spring Vegetables

Emerging Agricultural Markets Team Revised:  8/6/2012 Item number:  A3900-01 The sight of spring vegetables at the farmers’ market means growing season has returned to Wisconsin. This pamphlet offers tasty recipes and helpful tips for buying, storing, and cooking asparagus, peas, and spinach (2 pages).

Growing Salad Greens in Wisconsin

Salad greens provide market gardeners a high-value crop that brings a premium price if grown and marketed successfully. Learn more in this comprehensive publication.

Managing Thrips in Greenhouses

Western flower thrips are likely the most serious pest of greenhouse crops in the world. Learn about these pests, the damage they cause, and management options in this factsheet.

Managing Mites in Greenhouses

Several types of mites can cause serious damage to a variety of greenhouse crops. Learn why mites are a problem in greenhouses, and what to do about them, in this factsheet.

Managing Aphids in Greenhouses

Aphids can be persistent and serious pests in the greenhouse, and can be difficult to control due to high reproductive capability and insecticide resistance. Learn more in this factsheet.

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