Vegetable and Small Fruit Production
Upcoming Events
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Introduction to Organic Vegetable Production
April 14 - September 8, 2012
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New Grape Grower Workshop
June 13, 2012
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Hands-On Specialized Equipment for Vegetable Production
July 25, 2012
Latest News
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Late Blight Confirmed on Potato in Central New Jersey
May 23, 2012This is the first confirmed report of late blight in the region this season. -
Canada thistle in strawberry plantings.
May 8, 2012Got Canada thistle? In strawberries? It’s not unusual. Canada thistle is one of Pennsylvania’s worst perennial weeds and often infests strawberry plantings. -
Determining How Long to Run Drip Irrigation Systems for Vegetables
May 4, 2012As a general rule, vegetable crops require 1 - 1.5 acre-inches of water per week. Penn State's Elsa Sanchez and Bill Lamont explain how to determine how long to run your drip irrigation system to meet this need.
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Stewart's Wilt could be back in Sweet Corn in 2012
May 3, 2012Stewart's wilt of sweet corn can cause significant damage. The extent is directly correlated to winter temperatures. What can we expect in 2012? -
Encouraging Beneficial Insects on your Farm
May 3, 2012Beneficial insects do a lot of pest management naturally, with little help from us.
