| Delaware Ag Week | January 7 - 12, 2008 |
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Fresh Market/Vine Crops Session
Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware
Monday, January 7, 2008 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Dover Building, State Fairgrounds
1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Bumblebee Pollination
John Wolf, Pollination Specialist, Koppert Biological Systems
1:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Disease Control
Kate Everts, Associate Professor, University of Maryland & University of Delaware
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Fungicide Programs for Sweet Corn
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Removing & Recovering Plastic Mulch
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, University of Delaware
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Insect Control Update for Vegetable Growers: New Chemistry & Hard to Control Insects
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist, University of Delaware
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Silicone Fertilizer May Help in Plant Production
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Pollination Research & Experience with Seedless Watermelons
Josh Freeman, Assistant Professor of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Painter
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Ethnic Vegetable Trials in Delaware
Andy Wetherill, Extension Educator, Delaware State University
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Sweet Corn Insect Control Update
Galen Dively, Pest Management Specialist, University of Maryland
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Western Flower Thrips Take Over Late Summer Vegetables
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland
4:00 p.m. ADJOURN
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Session Summary: DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 3 MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 3 DE Nutrient Management Credits: 0.25 Certified Crop Consultant Credits: 3.0 Note: Maryland Voucher Training Credits are Pending Approval |