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2012
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Publication Available Online: Season-Long Strawberry Production with Everbearers
March 13, 2012
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For those of you who are interested in producing day-neutral strawberries, there's a guide out there for you -- "Season-Long Strawberry Production with Everbearers for Northeastern Producers." This 70-page guide covers information on production techniques, economics, and pests in day-neutral production.
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High Tunnel Raspberries and Blackberries Manual Updated and Expanded
March 13, 2012
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Northeast growers can capture more of the lucrative local market for fresh berries by growing brambles (raspberries and blackberries) in high tunnels. And the place for them to start is with the updated and expanded edition of High Tunnel Raspberries and Blackberries.
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Pristine on Blueberry Labels -- Where Did It Go?
March 13, 2012
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You may encounter new Pristine product labels that list instructions for bushberries, but with the words "except blueberry" added.
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Tomato Session Overview From the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference
February 24, 2012
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It was a tough year for some tomato growers as flooded fields and saturated soils prevented or inhibited harvest. Regardless of Mother Nature's curveball last year, it appears that tomato growers remain optimistic based on the huge attendance at the tomato session at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference.
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High Tunnels on the March
February 22, 2012
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The crowds were very large at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference with certain sessions very popular. Over the years, high tunnel talks and sessions have become a 'destination of choice' as growers utilize the technology to extend the growing season.
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All-day Soil Borne Disease Management Workshop March 20
February 20, 2012
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Through funding from the NE-SARE, this workshop has been designed to train participants throughout the Northeast in the identification, assessment and management of soilborne pathogens and to provide resources that can be used on-farm and in various outreach activities.
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Taking a Good Soil Sample this Spring
February 17, 2012
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I had the benefit of hearing Dr Doug Beegle from Penn State speak recently about soil testing and interpretation at the Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference. If you did not take a soil test last fall and are gearing up to test this spring, you might be interested in the following tips.
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All-Day Strawberry/Bramble School in Gettysburg, PA, March 7, 2012
February 17, 2012
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Penn State Extension and the Penn State Department of Horticulture are excited to announce the All-Day Strawberry/ Bramble School. This school covers everything you wanted to know about strawberry, raspberry and blackberry production in a one intensive day. Topics that will be covered include basics of production; variety performance; disease, insect, and weed management; fertility; high tunnel raspberry production; considerations for organic production; and marketing pointers.
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Start Now for Insect and Disease Management in Vegetable Transplants
February 17, 2012
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Pest management for vegetable transplant production is an integrated process and includes sanitation, sound cultural practices, the use of resistant cultivars (where possible) and finally, proper use of the correct pesticide. Your pest management program should be starting now in the greenhouse.
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Best Performing Tomatoes from the 2011 High Tunnel Tomato Trials
February 17, 2012
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All of the tomatoes noted below were from the planting in the Haygrove Super Solo high tunnel at the Penn State Southeast Research and Extension Center (Landisville Farm). They were replicated twice within the tunnel. If one of the tomato plots was in an outside row, the other was inside. If one tomato plot was at or near the end, the other was closer to the center. The tasting comments come from the annual tomato tasting held at the Franklin County Extension Office in late-August.
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Pumpkin Session Overview From the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference
February 9, 2012
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The pumpkin session at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference is one of the more heavily attended sessions at the 4-day event. Here is a quick synopsis of the session.
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USDA Survey Shows Rise in Winter Farmers Markets
January 30, 2012
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Nationwide, consumers are looking for more ways to purchase and consume locally grown foods throughout the year. In response, winter farmers markets are on the rise. And to supply those winter markets, growers in the northeast are focusing on improving their ability to store vegetables through the winter.
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Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations Guide for PA Now On-Line
January 19, 2012
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Biodegradable Mulch Demonstration Update
January 18, 2012
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In order to look at the possible labor and resource savings Penn State Extension educators, working with growers, laid biodegradable mulch at seven sites in Northampton, Berks, Schuylkill, Snyder, and Bucks Counties. Take a look at what we learned and farmer tips on how to work with biofilms.
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Bacterial Disease Management in Vegetables
January 18, 2012
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Now is the time to start thinking about managing bacterial diseases during the 2012 season! To help, a special pre-convention workshop on hot water seed treatment is being offered January 30, 2012 from 1-5pm at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA…see more information below.
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High Tunnel Biocontrol Workshop Coming Soon
January 5, 2012
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A High Tunnel Biocontrol Workshop is being offered on February 1, 2012 from 7-9 pm this year at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Financial Assistance Initiatives
January 5, 2012
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NRCS accepts applications for financial assistance on a continuous basis throughout the year. There will be three ranking periods for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives, all ending on February 3, March 30 and June 1, 2012.
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Delay in Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide
January 5, 2012
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Grower Survey for Proposed Project: “Shielding Cucurbit Crops for Resilient Agroecosystems”
January 5, 2012
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If you grow cucubits please take five minutes for this important survey. Researcher want to help growers produce more profitable and sustainable cucurbit crops.
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2012 Mid-Atlantic Convention Opens January 31
January 5, 2012
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The 2012 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention is set for January 31 to February 2, 2012 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. About 1,900 fruit, vegetable, and berry growers and other industry persons from throughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond are expected to attend.
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Grower Survey for Proposed Project: “Shielding Cucurbit Crops for Resilient Agroecosystems”
January 4, 2012
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Disaster Assistance Programs Available to Pennsylvania Growers
October 7, 2011
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An announcement from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Greig.
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Fresh Produce and Floods
September 14, 2011
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Questions are arising about what to do with produce crops that have come into contact with flood waters. FDA provides recommendations; the bottom line is that the crop should be destroyed.
