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Monthly Archives: February 2022
2022 IPM Training School
The outreach programs of the UK Research and Education Center at Princeton are on schedule for 2022 in spite of the devastation of our facilities from the December 10, 2021 tornado. Our commitment to students, farmers, consultants, and all Kentucky…
Posted in Announcements
EPA Mandates the Phase-out of Chlorpyrifos after February 28, 2022
Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide that was used in many agricultural systems to protect plants, as well as for protection of seeds stored after harvest. Chlorpyrifos was first registered in 1965. It has been used for a large variety of…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
Damping-off of Vegetables & Herbaceous Ornamentals (PPFS-GEN-03)
Damping-off can occur on any herbaceous crop grown from seed, including vegetables, ornamentals, hemp, and field crops. Seeds, seedlings, and young plants may be affected, resulting in poor stands in residential gardens, greenhouses, high tunnels, and commercial fields. Losses to…
Posted in Featured Pubs & Videos
Register now for “Scabinar”, a Free National Webinar on Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) of Small Grain Crops
A free national webinar event focusing on Fusarium head blight (also known as “scab”) of small grain crops, known as “Scabinar”, will be held on March 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM…
Posted in Announcements, Grains
Cucurbit Mesotunnel Research Blog: How Details Matter
Dr. Dave Gonthier posted an article on the Cucurbit Mesotunnel Blog discussing how finer details may improve the success of this system. We have been researching improved conventional and organic control strategies for cucurbit pests and diseases for more than…
Posted in Greenhouses/High Tunnels, Uncategorized
Time to Inspect Sprayers
As winter begins to wind down, growers need to get their equipment ready for the coming growing season. When it is time to begin spraying and planting, you don’t want to spend precious time fixing and repairing equipment. It is…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
Kentucky Turfgrass Disease Calendar (PPFS-OR-T-07)
Turfgrass in home and commercial lawns, including grasses in sports fields and golf courses, are subject to a number of different diseases. Knowing when these diseases are likely to be active can aid in identification and management. The Kentucky Turfgrass…
Posted in Featured Pubs & Videos
Cultural Calendars for Commercial Tree Fruit Production
Integrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be…
Posted in Featured Pubs & Videos
New Grower Resource: Tomato High Tunnel Production Video Series
The Tomato High Tunnel Production webinar was conducted on January 13, 2022. Sessions from this webinar were recorded and are now available online. These videos provide information for growers at all experience levels. This series includes presentations from specialists from…
Posted in Announcements, Vegetables
Cultural Calendars for Commercial Small Fruit Production
Integrated pest management (IPM) includes the combination of biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in efforts to manage diseases and pests while minimizing risks associated with pesticides. Cultural practices are an integral part of an IPM program and should be…
Posted in Featured Pubs & Videos
Kentucky Pest News 