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Processing Crops Session
Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Dover Building
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Weed Control Strategies in the Face of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Sweet Corn, Peas, and Beans
Ed Kee, Extension Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
Mark VanGessel, Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor for Weed/Crop Management, University of Delaware
9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Update on Lima Bean Downy Mildew Control Strategies
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lima Bean Variety Improvement
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Associate - Vegetable Crops, University of Delaware
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Perspectives from the Processing Industry
Nick George, MidWest Food Processors Association
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Bumblebee Pollination
John Wolf, Pollination Specialist, Koppert Biological Systems
10:45 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
Seed Corn Maggot Control in Peas & Cucumber Beetle Experiences in Pickling Cucumbers
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist, University of Delaware
11:05 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
Downy Mildew on Cucurbits: Research & Experience
Kate Everts, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Maryland and Delaware
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
11:25 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Performance Evaluation of Mechanical Harvesters for Pickling Cucumbers
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, University of Delaware
11:40 a.m. LUNCH/EXHIBITS
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Session Summary: DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 2 MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 2 DE Nutrient Management Credits: 0 Certified Crop Consultant Credits: 2.5
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