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The Visqueen-Mulch System
Next week, on Wednesday, February 11, we’ll be holding our next mummy berry workshop in Mt. Vernon, Washington in affiliation with the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides. In anticipation of sharing ideas and research regarding blueberry production and mummy berry … Continue reading
Extension Publications
Here’s the link to the OSU Extension Catalog’s section on Berries and Grapes: Click here Current publications include: A Detailed Guide for Testing Fruit for the Presence of Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Larvae Spotted Wing Drosophila: A Quick, 7-Step Guide … Continue reading
Sustainability on YOUR Farm!
Have you ever heard that agriculture is one of the leading contributors to water pollution? Do you know what you can do to prevent it? A very cool report from NPR, addresses the issue in Iowa: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/02/02/382475870/heres-how-to-end-iowas-great-nitrate-fight
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This Invitation Just Got More OFFICIAL!
Below is the final save the date postcard that was mailed out to farmers throughout the Pacific Northwest. It’s hard to get one sent to everyone, so here’s a copy, just in case you missed it! The back reads: … Continue reading
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New Resources for Growers!
The planning is underway for the blueberry workshop for Washington blueberry growers. The workshop is geared toward organic production, but growers from all production systems are welcome! Most of the techniques covered are applicable to any system- organic, conventional, no-spray, … Continue reading
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Mummy Berry Workshop Will Be Held in Washington!!
Great news! I’m currently working to organize and hold an organic-focused blueberry/mummy berry workshop in Washington in conjunction with NCAP (the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides). Growers from Washington have previously traveled to Oregon for our educational events in 2014 … Continue reading
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During the farm tour, the following was discussed: Ken Berg’s method of mummy berry management My overview of mummy berry and cultural control methods Dr. Jay Pscheidt’s evaluation of commercial products Potential funding opportunities to assist with disease management via … Continue reading
Resource for Mummy Berry and Cultivar Susceptibility
I often get questions from growers regarding which cultivars are most resistant to mummy berry disease and confirming cultivars that appear to be susceptible in the field. I’ve found a great resource provided by researchers at Michigan State University. It … Continue reading
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Managing Mummy Berry Disease in Blueberries Farm Tour
Managing Mummy Berry Disease in Blueberries Farm Tour Thursday, June 5, 2014 2 – 4:30 pm Alvadore, OR $5 RSVP required by Tuesday, June 3 with Jen Miller at jmiller@pesticide.org or 208-850-6504 This farm tour is a follow-up field component to our February … Continue reading
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Apothecia still sporulating!
Primary inoculum production is still in full swing at the Botany and Plant Pathology Field Lab in Corvallis, Oregon. However, no apothecia have been found further southeast around the Eugene/Springfield/McKenzie River area. This is a prime time to mulch your … Continue reading
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