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Ambitious Strategies to Control Pests and Diseases in Organic Agriculture • News Service • Iowa State University
Mesotunnels, like the ones pictured here, are made of nylon mesh fabric suspended from hoops placed about 42 inches above the ground. The management technique prevents pests from attacking crops. Photo courtesy of Mark Gleason. Bigger picture. AMES, Iowa – Fruit and vegetable growers adopting organic farming practices are forgoing some of the tools commonly …