Seedling Disease Control Trials
Authors: Patrick M. Phipps, Plant Pathology, Tidewater AREC and Darcy E. Partridge, Plant Pathology, Tidewater AREC Rainfall in June, September, and October was 5.75, 4.64, and 4.62 inches above normal, and in May, July, and August was 0.96, ... [... more]
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Cropping Systems Project:
In today's rapidly changing agricultural environment, producers need to be more attuned to their production capabilities while taking advantage of risk management tools. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Cropping Systems Project integrates best ... [... more]
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Control In Forages
A perennial weed that secretes a milky sap when broken, reaching 5-6 ft. in height. Leaves are entire, ovate or elliptic, 2-5 inches long, 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches wide, and arranged oppositely along the stem. Leaves have short petioles and are ... [... more]
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Virginia Corn Silage Testing Program 2004
Coordinated by H. Behl, W. Thomason and E.G. Rucker, Department of Crop and Soil-Environmental Sciences; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Other contributors include: the Glenn Heatwole family; O.B. Messick & Sons, Inc.; The David Johnson family; the ... [... more]
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Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA)
Shiny red head and black gaster (rear segment). Males are black. RIFAs are polymorphic, which means there are workers of several sizes within a colony. Colonies also contain eggs, larvae, and pupae, as well as one or more large, wingless, ... [... more]
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Arthritis and Farming
Authors: Robert "Bobby" Grisso, Extension Engineer, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, John Perumpral, Emeritus Professor, Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, S. Christian Mariger, Instructor, Biological Systems ... [... more]
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The Peanut Southern Corn Rootworm Advisory
The southern corn rootworm (SCR) has long been considered a major pest of peanuts in North Carolina and Virginia. However, researchers and Extension faculty at Virginia Tech and NC State have determined through more than 400 commercial field ... [... more]
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No-Tillage Small Grain Production in Virginia
No-tillage farming avoids the use of tillage for seedbed preparation or weed control. Soil disturbance only occurs with seeding. No-tillage production generally reduces the potential for soil erosion by mitigating the effects of wind and water on ... [... more]
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Diamondback Moth in Virginia
Authors: Roberto J. Cordero, Graduate Student and Thomas P. Kuhar, Assistant Professor of Entomology, Department of Entomology, Eastern Shore AREC; Virginia Tech. The Diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.), is considered to be the most ... [... more]
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Nematode Control Trials
Authors: Patrick M. Phipps, Professor Plant Pathology, Tidewater AREC, Darcy E. Partridge, Postdoctoral Associate Plant Pathology, Tidewater AREC and Jon D. Eisenback, Professor Nematology, Virginia Tech Rainfall in June, September, and October ... [... more]
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Detection Methods
Authors: Vonny M. Barlow, Ph.D. Graduate, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech; Richard D. Fell, Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech. Varroa mites (Fig. 1) are serious pests of the apiculture industry ... [... more]
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2006 Virginia Cotton Production Guide
Prepared/Edited by: Joel C. Faircloth, Extension Peanut/Cotton Specialist, Tidewater AREC; D. Ames Herbert, Extension Entomologist, Tidewater AREC; Patrick M. Phipps, Extension Plant Pathologist, Tidewater AREC; and Mike Roberts, Extension Farm ... [... more]
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