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Ohio State
University Extension Releases New Publications
By Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County
Ohio State University Extension has released four new publications that
producers and consumers may find helpful.
The publications – on commercial vegetable production, Midwest tree
fruit spraying, commercial small fruit and grape spraying, and
controlling weeds in Ohio and Indiana – offer insight into issues as
spring approaches and growers are getting ready for the planting
season.
OSU Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
fruit and vegetable specialists are contributors to the new guides,
ensuring that the information reflects current recommendations
applicable to Ohio farming operations.
Having all current options for pest management decision-making in one
bulletin is valued by our growers. Every year there are some new
pesticide products and uses added, and some pesticide use canceled, and
these changes are incorporated into the annual edition of each
production guide.
Although pesticides are prominent in these bulletins, information on
non-chemical management tactics is also included.
The publications are:
* “2013 Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide,” offering
information on pest management recommendations that provide up-to-date
guidance on pesticides and how they apply to the pest problem. The
guide is good for growers who plan to use restricted pesticides because
they must be certified as private applicators. Cost is $8.
* “2013 Midwest Tree Fruit Spray Guide,” developed by the Midwest Fruit
Workers Group to ensure proper application of pesticides on commercial
fruit including apples, pears, cherries, peaches and plums. The guide
includes formulations, application schedules and procedures for the
listed fruits and special problems and pests that can occur. Cost is
$8.
* “2013 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers,” an
annual guide that provides a summary of suggested vegetable varieties,
seeding rates, fertilizer rates, weed control, insect control and
disease control measures for commercial growers. Cost is $10.
* “Weed Control Guide for Ohio and Indiana, 2013” explains the
importance of weed control and provides suggestions on herbicide
management strategies for corn, popcorn, grain sorghum, soybeans, small
grains and forages. Cost is $17.25. A free PDF version of the Weed
Control Guide can be found online at http://agcrops.osu.edu/specialists/weeds/specialist-links/2010%20Weed%20Control%20Guide.pdf
The publications are among some 600 titles that are in stock and can be
found at http://estore.osu-extension.org
, said Cindy McCain, marketing and promotions manager for media
distribution at Ohio State University Extension.
“These particular guides are very popular among growers and sell out
almost every year,” McCain said.
The publications are available at OSU Extension county offices
statewide. The guides can also be purchased online at OSU Extension’s
Media Distribution Store, http://estore.osu-extension.org
For more detailed information, visit the Darke County OSU Extension web
site at www.darke.osu.edu, the OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page
or contact Sam Custer, at 937.548.5215.
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