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Publication Category: How-to Guides

July 23, 2018

Beet Seed Production: Quick Reference


Beet Seed Production Beets are a biennial crop, so seed production must take into account a two-year reproductive cycle. Year 1: Producing …

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July 23, 2018

Carrot Seed Production: Quick Reference


Carrot Seed Production Carrots are a biennial, so seed production must take into account a two-year reproductive cycle. Year 1: Producing …

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July 20, 2018

Onion Seed Production: Quick Reference


Onion Seed Production Onions are a biennial, so seed production must take into account a two-year reproductive cycle. Year 1: Producing …

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July 10, 2018

Seed Quality: Best Practices for Vegetable Seed Handling in Montana


Farmers need quality seed that is free of disease and that delivers on advertised germination rates, vigor, trueness to type, and specific …

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February 5, 2018

The Grower’s Guide to Conducting On-farm Variety Trials


On-farm variety trials help farmers manage risk by identifying optimal genetics for a grower's unique environmental and market conditions. …

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November 15, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #6: Seed Contracting and Economics


This is the final webinar in a six-part series on organic seed production that provides training for seed growers and their interns …

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October 18, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #5: Cleaning and Record Keeping


This is the fifth of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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September 20, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #4: Seed Quality, Harvesting Techniques and Equipment


This is the fourth of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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August 17, 2016

Climatic Considerations for Seed Crops: Guidelines and Field Trainings for Organic and Specialty Vegetable Seed Producers


This guide provides detailed climatic considerations for organic and specialty seed production in the Pacific Northwest. Topics include …

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August 16, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #3: Diseases and Pests


This is the third of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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July 19, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #2: Trials and Selection


This is the second of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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June 21, 2016

Organic Seed Production Webinar #1: Introduction


This is the first of a six-webinar series on organic seed production providing training for seed growers and their interns throughout the …

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