PDF Version of WCU 17:22 – August 14, 2009 In this issue: Vegetables Vegetable Crop Insects FDA Has Released Draft Food Safety Guidelines for Melons, Leafy Greens, and Tomatoes Lima Bean Disease Update Basil Downy Mildew Found in Delaware Downy… Continue Reading
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5:30-7:30 p.m. University of Delaware Webb Farm 508 S. Chapel St., Newark, DE Come and meet University of Delaware’s new Equine Extension Specialist, Dr. Carissa Wickens. Learn about rotational grazing and management practices used on-farm at… Continue Reading
Monday, Aug. 31-Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009 The goal of this tour is to provide farmers a chance to learn from successful and innovative farming ventures in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There are many options for farmers to increase their profits… Continue Reading
Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:30 p.m. Carvel Research and Education Center 16483 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, DE (meet at the grove) All vegetable growers, field personnel, and vegetable crop advisors are invited to attend a twilight meeting dedicated to soil… Continue Reading
Carl German, Extension Crops Marketing Specialist; clgerman@udel.edu It All Hinges on Weather Results are now in for the long awaited August 12 USDA Supply and Demand estimates. On first glance one would have to think no harm done. If USDA… Continue Reading
