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Vegetable and Small Fruit Production
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Canada thistle in strawberry plantings.
May 8, 2012
Got Canada thistle? In strawberries? It’s not unusual. Canada thistle is one of Pennsylvania’s worst perennial weeds and often infests strawberry plantings.
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Determining How Long to Run Drip Irrigation Systems for Vegetables
May 4, 2012
As 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, 2012
Stewart's wilt of sweet corn can cause significant damage. The extent is directly correlated to winter temperatures. What can we expect in 2012?
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Encouraging Beneficial Insects on your Farm
May 3, 2012
Beneficial insects do a lot of pest management naturally, with little help from us.
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Spring Weather and Row Covers
May 3, 2012
This past summer, fall, winter and now this spring - have been unusual. One item that can help growers deal with the weather changes, at least for plants that are close to the ground, is a floating row cover. There are many different types from which to choose.
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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.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.Spring Weather and Row Covers
May 3, 2012This past summer, fall, winter and now this spring - have been unusual. One item that can help growers deal with the weather changes, at least for plants that are close to the ground, is a floating row cover. There are many different types from which to choose.