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The insect pest control observations and recommendations presented in this update are for the south-central part of Pennsylvania based on observations in Adams County. It is important to base your integrated pest management program on scouting observations in your own orchards.
Warm temperatures (70-85 degrees F) with light rains, heavy dew, and windy weather are most conducive for bacterial spot (Xanthomonas pruni) development and spread in stone fruit. Infections occur only when the leaves are wet, and the amount of disease increases exponentially. Bacterial spot infection periods in the graph were determined using a Spectrum Weather Monitoring System and Ohio State University Bacterial Spot of Stone Fruit model, HYG-3019-95. Graphs for apple scab, cedar apple rust, and cherry leaf spot infection periods are attached. Primary scab is still active but declining.
Local economic development can start with you. Here's what you can do to help your local farmer.
The York County 4-H Strawberry Roundup was held on May 31st, 2011.
With three exciting programs featuring Pennsylvania’s watershed successes under its belt, the Lessons from the Land webinar takes to the road for its June and July featured programs.
Penn State Master Gardeners in Susquehanna County are available to answer your garden-related questions!
The 67th Annual 4-H State Achievement Days registration is open! State Achievement Days will be held July 26-28, 2011. For more information, contact Stacie at sxd297@psu.edu or Ed at elh3@psu.edu.
The 67th Annual 4-H State Achievement Days registration is open! State Achievement Days will be held July 26-28, 2011. For more information, contact Stacie at sxd297@psu.edu or Ed at elh3@psu.edu.
20 Beginning, diversifying, and prospective farmers learned how to start farming organic vegetables on Saturday May 28 at The Seed Farm in Lehigh County.
20 Beginning, diversifying, and prospective farmers learned how to start farming organic vegetables on Saturday May 28 at The Seed Farm in Lehigh County.
For you tech enthusiasts this looks like a great learning tool.
At a biomass meeting and hearing about problems with growing switchgrass on lousy soils in central PA from this grower in the photo.
The woody ornamental pest update for the first week of June, 2011.
Chester County 4-H Dairy members participated in this weekend filled with workshops, games and a picnic.
What is EHV-1? What information is out there to read?
As educators, it is important for us to keep in mind the broad scope of emotions brought on by the diagnosis of diabetes. Bill Polonsky, PhD, CDE is the Founder and CEO of Behavioral Diabetes Institute and has some helpful suggestions for educators.
The first of our “cool and wet” turf diseases has started to show up in home lawns.
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The promise of home grown vegetables can be quickly shattered when you walk out to your garden to find the leaves yellowing and riddled with hundreds of tiny holes.
