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Vegetable and Small Fruit Production
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High Tunnels on the March
February 22, 2012
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
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
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
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
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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High Tunnels on the March
February 22, 2012The 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.Taking a Good Soil Sample this Spring
February 17, 2012I 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.All-Day Strawberry/Bramble School in Gettysburg, PA, March 7, 2012
February 17, 2012Penn 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.Start Now for Insect and Disease Management in Vegetable Transplants
February 17, 2012Pest 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.