Success Stories

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  July

  Using Solarization to Manage Sclerotinia sp. in High Tunnels

  Diseases caused by the soilborne fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum can affect a wide range of plants with yield losses ranging from 10 to 50%. Sclerotinia diseases can be particularly problematic in hig...

  
  

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  July

  Disease Scouting Resources: Technological Upgrades for Specialty Crop Growers

  Integrated pest management practices are the foundation of disease management, and proper identification is the first step. The UK Fruit and Vegetable Working Group(s) develop and maintain scouting gu...

  
  

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  July

  Fusarium Head Blight in Hemp: From Research to Outreach

  Fusarium head blight has recently become a serious disease for the emerging hemp industry. Hemp seed is a nutrient-dense grain with high levels of crude protein and polyunsaturated fats. The addition ...

  
  

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  June

  Reaching Farmers During a Multi-Year Pandemic

  Extension brings the university to the people. It “extends” the university to all reaches of the commonwealth. Partnerships between county agents and campus specialists have always been strong, and fa...

  
  

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