Tuesday, January 9, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

Moderator: Nick Adams, New Castle County Extension Agriculture Agent, University of Delaware

1:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m.
What Happened to the Insect Pests in 2023?
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware

1:30 p.m.—1:50 p.m.
Marketing Expense Calculator
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, University of Delaware

1:50 p.m.—2:20 p.m.
Managing Bacterial Disease in Vegetables
Dr. Alyssa Koehler, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware

2:20 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
Presentation of FVGAD Farm Family Award

2:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Update on Weed Science Research and a Refresher on Reading Labels
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware

3:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
Dealing With High Salts in High Tunnels
Dr. Elsa Sanchez, Professor of Horticultural Systems Management, Penn State University

3:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Heat Stress Management in Lettuce and Bell Peppers; Variety Trial for Snow and Snap Peas; Specialty Pumpkins that are Edible and Ornamental
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware

4:00 p.m.   Adjourn

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Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 1.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 5.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits: 0.50
MD Nutrient Management Credits: 0.50
Certified Crop Advisor Credits: PM: 1.50, CM: 1.00