Wednesday, January 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Exhibit Hall

 

Moderator: Drew Harris, Kent County Extension Agriculture Agent, University of Delaware

9:00 – 9:05 
Welcome
Shane Marvel, President FVGAD

9:05 – 9:25 
White Mold in Processing Vegetables
Dr. Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware

9:25 – 9:55 
Management Update for Processing Vegetable Pests
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware

9:55 – 10:15 
Soil Amendments for Processing Vegetables
Lyndsie Mikkelsen, Extension Vegetable and Fruit Agent, University of Delaware

10:15 – 10:45
Effective Weed Control: The Focus is On the Weeds
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware

10:45 – 11:15
Pea, Snap Bean and Lima Bean Variety Updates
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware

11:15
Adjourn

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Credits for this session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 2.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 3.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits: 0.50
MD Nutrient Management Credits: 1.00
Certified Crop Advisor Credits: PM: 1.50, CM: 0.50