Pumpkin Production Guide
Winner of the NYSACAA Outstanding New Publication Award
Dale Ila Miles Riggs, Paul D. Curtis, Michael P. Hoffmann, Margaret Tuttle McGrath, Roger D. Morse, et. al.
This guide will familiarize growers with all aspects of pumpkin production and present the most cutting-edge research available. 120 color photos, illustrations, a disease identification key, equations for calculating nutrient requirements, yield and pricing, as well as a glossary of key terms are included.
(2003) 152 pages. Soft cover, spiral bound.

Biological Control of Turfgrass Diseases
Eric B. Nelson
This information bulletin is written for turf managers, pest control applicators, and homeowners. Discusses approaches to biological control, use and results of both compost-based organic fertilizers and microbial fungicides. A chapter on future perspectives is also included.
(1992) 12 pages.

Cornell Field Crops and Soils Handbook
G. C. Bergstrom, W. J. Cox, G. A. Ferguson, S. D. Klausner, W. D. Pardee, W. S. Reid, R. R. Seaney, E. J. Shields, J. K. Waldron, M. J. Wright
A companion to the Cornell Guide for Integrated Field Crop Management, this handbook serves as a resource reference and contains expanded background information, research findings, and the reasoning behind the recommendations for climate, soil management, soil fertility, grain and forage crop production. This reference also includes a section on integrated pest management for weeds, insects, and diseases.
(1987) 168 pages. Soft cover

Detection of Potato Tuber Diseases and Defects
Thomas A. Zitter, Rosemary Loria
The objective of this bulletin is to aid in the diagnosis of tuber diseases and defects that most often result in production problems. Symptoms of 20 selected diseases and disorders as they appear on the tubers are described and illustrated.
(1986) 12 pages. Soft cover.

Pest Management Guides

Pest Management Around the Home: Set
This set includes Pest Management around the Home: Cultural Methods & Pest Management around the Home: Pesticide Recommendations.The Cultural Methods publication promotes the use of an integrated approach to managing the pests that infest our food, homes and surroundings. The Pesticide Recommendations is a home owner’s guide to safe pesticide use around the home is information-rich and easy to use, combining research-based knowledge with practical advice and important regulatory, health, and safety information.

Pest Management Guide for Commercial Production and Maintenance of Trees and Shrubs
This publication provides up-to-date information for an integrated pest management approach to successful care of ornamental trees and shrubs. Good cultural practices are encouraged first and foremost, followed by pest identification and, if necessary, by judicious and legal use of biological or chemical control products.

Cornell Guide for Integrated Field Crop Management
This guideline provides the most up-to-date information for growing corn, forage crops, small grain crops, and soybeans. Integrated pest and disease management knowledge includes information on legally regulated pesticide use, as well as information on climate, soil, tillage, nutrients, fertilizers, lime use, and sewage sludge application. A new laminated cover and spiral binding improves durability and ease of use under extreme conditions.

Cornell Integrated Crop and Pest Management Guidelines for Vegetable Crops
This guide provides valuable information and references for developing and executing an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) strategy for the successful production of vegetables. By actively making use of both Integrated Crop Management and Integrated Pest Management methods, farmers and farm managers can reduce their reliance on chemicals and take advantage of alternatives to pesticides which are often less expensive, less harmful to the environment, and more acceptable to the non-farming community.

Guide for the Integrated Management of Greenhouse Floral Crops
This guide provides information for developing a safe and systematic approach to integrated pest management for floral crops, focusing on long-term pest prevention or suppression, and minimal impact on human health and the environment.

Pest Management Guide for the Production of Herbaceous Perennials
This guide emphasizes responsible use of agricultural chemicals as well as alternatives to chemical control, also know as cultural methods. An integrated approach to the management of arthropods, diseases, weeds, and other pests is stressed, as is an integrated approach to crop growth regulation. Management alternatives are highlighted, especially techniques other than chemical application.

Extension Fact Sheets

Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic
Factsheets on diseases of vegetables and herbs, annual and perennial flowers, trees and shrubs, lawn, fruits, greenhouse and foliage plants, and more.

Vegetable Disease Factsheets
Vegetable MD Online was developed to provide access to the many Vegetable Disease Fact Sheets produced over the years by Media Services at Cornell. The addition of color photographs enhances the use of these sheets for plant disease diagnosis. Targeted to commercial growers, but diagnosis information may be useful to gardeners.

Christmas Tree Disease Factsheets
At this site you will find discussions of individual conifer pests tailored to New York State Christmas tree growers.