http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news Penn State Extension news for vegetable and small fruit producers. daily 1 2010-10-07T10:26:34Z http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/pestwatch-update-june-18 Earworm shows up early in 2013 No publisher Shelby Fleischer 2013-06-18T20:20:55Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/hispanic-advisory-group-to-the-mushroom-industrymeets-in-may No publisher Kathryn Poppiti 2013-06-05T18:00:27Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/late-blight-confirmed-on-tomato-in-a-west-virginia-greenhouse No publisher Beth K. Gugino 2013-06-05T13:46:47Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/food-safety-at-farm-and-farmers-markets As a Pennsylvania grower of fresh vegetables and fruits, you have worked hard to learn about and adopt GAPs (Good Agricultural Practices) on your farm and in your packing house. Now that we are moving into peak marketing season, remember those farm food safety concepts when selling your produce at farm and farmers markets. Food safety practices that extend from farm to fork can help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks. No publisher Lee Stivers 2013-06-04T12:36:35Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/spotted-wing-drosophila-2013-note-1 Update on the current status of spotted wing drosophila, a species of fruit fly, that is problematic because the tiny larvae of this pest can be present in the fruit when it is harvested. No publisher Kathleen Demchak 2013-06-04T12:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/strawberry-viruses-survey-results Update on the strawberry virus situation in Pennsylvania. No publisher Kathleen Demchak 2013-06-04T11:50:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/timely-vegetable-pest-alert-information-for-pennsylvania-growers Knowledge of active pest outbreaks, insect trap counts and disease forecasts are important for making in-season disease management decisions corn earworm and European corn borer as well as cucurbit downy mildew and tomato/potato early and late blight. No publisher Beth K. Gugino 2013-06-03T19:23:27Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/effectively-managing-cucurbit-downy-mildew-in-the-mid-atlantic-and-northeast-regions-in-2013 Proactively deciding on a fungicide management program prior to downy mildew developing in the field is critical for successful disease management! No publisher Beth K. Gugino 2013-06-03T14:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/try-a-summer-cover-crop-this-year If you have a short window in your rotation, consider adding a summer cover crop. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-06-03T12:58:07Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/who-pollinates-your-blueberries Aside from honeybees, some native bees may be lending their pollination services to your blueberry bushes. No publisher Shelby Fleischer 2013-06-03T12:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/retail-farm-market-employee-professional-development-is-now-on-line Have you ever looked for training materials to build the knowledge and confidence of your farm market personnel? Penn State Extension now offers on-line training for farm professionals that handle, process, or merchandise fresh market produce. No publisher John Berry 2013-06-03T12:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/position-available-horticulture-educator-berks-schuykill Penn State Extension, Schuylkill and Berks County is seeking a Horticulture Extension Educator. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-06-03T12:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/online-beekeeping-course-receives-international-recognition A Web-based Penn State Extension course designed to help beginning and experienced beekeepers gain the knowledge they need to be successful has been recognized for online excellence. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-15T19:33:06Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/canada-thistle-control-in-asparagus-with-clopyralid May is a good month for treating perennial colonies of Canada thistle using clopyralid. No publisher Scott Guiser 2013-05-07T20:24:01Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/strawberry-virus-issue-a-synopsis What is the situation with strawberry viruses in Pennsylvania? Read-on to learn more. No publisher Kathleen Demchak 2013-05-01T18:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/resources-for-commercial-highbush-blueberry-growers Ever wonder where to find additional information on highbush blueberry production? This articles provides a list and description of select available hardcopy and web-based resources. No publisher Andrew Muza 2013-05-01T12:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/met52-ec-a-new-mycoinsecticide-for-greenhouse-and-vegetable-growers An entomopathogenic fungus formulated for managing a variety of insects in agricultural systems organically. No publisher Thomas Ford 2013-05-01T12:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/stem-and-bloat-nematode-of-onion-and-garlic-a-re-emerging-pest-of-garlic-and-onion Do you grow garlic? This pest is something to be aware of. Like so many problems the best cure is prevention. This is one to keep off the farm! A summary of a presentation by Dr. George Abawi, Department of Plant Pathology, Cornell University. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-01T12:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/weed-of-the-week-2013-common-groundsel-senecio-vulgaris A winter annual weed that can be found year-round, toxic to livestock and tough to control with certain herbicides. No publisher William Curran 2013-05-01T12:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/give-peas-a-chance Peas are a powerhouse vegetable crop. Including peas in a diversified vegetable cropping plan can improve your early market mix, help your soil quality, and put a smile on your customers' faces. No publisher Lee Stivers 2013-04-09T16:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/growing-perennials Thinking about growing a few perennials in containers to sell? Before you get started, there are important things to think about. No publisher Emelie Swackhamer 2013-03-30T14:41:52Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/new-edition-of-resource-guide-for-organic-insect-and-disease-management-now-available This is an excellent resource for any grower interested in learning more about how selected organic materials such as spinosad and Streptomyces lydicus work against pests and there efficacy based on published university trials. No publisher Beth K. Gugino 2013-03-30T14:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/new-supplemental-label-for-priaxor-fungicide A supplemental label was approved reducing the PHI from 7 to 0 days on fruiting vegetables. No publisher Beth K. Gugino 2013-03-30T13:28:28Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/vetica-insecticide-practical-ipm-tool-in-pest-management New contact insecticide (IRAC Group 28 + 16) is now available to help manage Lepidopteran insects like the Yellowstriped armyworms which was problematic in 2012. No publisher Steve Bogash 2013-03-30T13:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/news/2013/gowan-malathion-8-flowable-24-c-label-for-blueberries-in-pennsylvania A Special Local Needs ((Section 24(c)) label for was approved for use of Gowan Malathion 8 Flowable on blueberries for spotted wing drosophila control. No publisher Kathleen Demchak 2013-03-30T13:10:00Z News Item