Delaware Ag Week  January 7 - 12, 2008

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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

 

 

Session Summary:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  2

MD Pesticide Certification  Credits:  2

DE Nutrient Management Credits:  0

Certified Crop Consultant Credits:  2.5