This report on raspberry and blackberry production was originally published in the 2008 Annual Progress Reports for the Horticulture Research Station (ISRF 0008-36).

Field trials were conducted to determine if the pawpaw could serve as a successful alternative crop for farmers in the central United States.

This report on colored pepper production was originally published in the 2008 Annual Progress Reports for the Horticulture Research Station (ISRF 0008-36).

This paper, originally published in an ISU Research Farm Annual Report, describes integrated pest management and sustainable pest control strategies for high tunnel production of fruits and vegetables.

Strict grading standards require that fresh market apples be blemish-free. Consequently, Iowa orchardists are heavy users of synthetic chemical pesticides, typically making more than a dozen pesticide applications each growing season. The environmental and economic costs of this practice are high. Environmental contamination from spray drift and residues in surface and groundwater is an ever-present concern. This concern is critical in orchards located near populated areas. In addition, these pesticide applications represent direct costs to Iowa growers in the form of pesticide, labor, fuel, and equipment.

In recent efforts to increase the diversity and stability of Iowa's agricultural economy, people are focusing considerable attention on expanding commercial strawberry production. However, an integrated pest management (IPM) program has not been developed for midwestern strawberry production.

This report on pole bean production was originally published in the 2008 Annual Progress Reports for the Horticulture Research Station (ISRF 0008-36).

This report on raspberry and blackberry production was originally published in the 2007 Annual Research Reports for the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm. Learn more about the Tunnels to Tables project.

This report on pepper production was originally published in the 2007 Annual Progress Reports for the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm. Learn more about the Tunnels to Tables project.

This report on tomato production was originally published in the 2007 Annual Progress Reports for the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm. Learn more about the Tunnels to Tables project.