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SUMMARY:Commercial Horticulture Webinar Series: Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical strategies for managing weeds in greenhouse ornamental production. Weeds compete with crops for space\, light\, and nutrients\, reducing quality and productivity. In this session\, we’ll cover common greenhouse weeds\, their biology\, and a range of control methods. Topics will include cultural and mechanical approaches\, along with key considerations for effective chemical control. \nRegister Online: Integrated Weed Management for Ornamental Greenhouse Crops \nRegistration is required; sliding scale fee options are available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation\, contact Rebecca Gray at 207.356.1348 or extension.gardening@maine.edu. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Manjot Sidhu is an Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Manjot works on developing educational programs\, providing specialized support\, and conducting applied research programs that caters to the state-wide needs of ornamental crop production in Maine. She focuses on the needs of Maine’s green industry that includes floriculture\, nurseries\, greenhouse production\, christmas tree production and clients involved in consumer horticulture.
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/commercial-horticulture-webinar-series-integrated-weed-management-for-ornamental-greenhouse-crops/
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SUMMARY:Wild Blueberry Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Format: In-person with breakout rooms\, lunch\, etc./Virtual: Available \nJoin us for the 8th Annual Wild Blueberry Spring Conference! Register here! \nThis year’s agenda is focused on profitability and collaboration in the morning\, followed by research talks in the afternoon. \n8:20: Welcome\, Dr. Lily Calderwood (UMaine)\n8:30-9:00: State of the Industry\, Eric Venturini (Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine)\n9:00-9:30: Fresh Pack Profitability\, Ron Howard (Brodis Blueberries)\, Aaron Hoshide (Financial Consultant)\n9:30-10:00: Forced Air Cooling\, Ron Howard\, Dr. Lily Calderwood\, and Chris Callahan (UVM)\n10:00-10:15: Break\n10:15-10:45: Organic Profitability\, Cary Nash (Nash Farms Inc.) and TOPP Update (MOFGA)\n10:45-11:30: Grower Meeting: Building the Future\, Ron Howard (everyone welcome)\n11:30-12:00: Lessons from the Lobster Industry\, Curtis Brown (Ready Seafood)\n12:00 -1:00: Lunch \nThere will be two rooms for concurrent afternoon research talks. \nSession A\n1:00-1:30: Irrigation and Drought Relief Program\, Lori Wilson (Engineering Consultant)\, Ron Howard\, and Tom Gordon (DACF)\n1:30-2:00: Weed Mapping and Drone Use\, Patrice Sison (UMaine)\n2:00-2:45: Insect Pest Management\, Dr. Phil Fanning (UMaine)\n2:45- 3:00: Break\n3:00-3:45: Disease Pest Management\, Dr. Seanna Annis (UMaine) \nSession B\n1:00-1:30: Winter Hardiness in Wild Blueberry\, Dr. Harrison Wright (Dalhousie)\n1:30-2:00: Nitrogen and Calcium Fertilizer Results\, Dr. Lily Calderwood\n2:00-2:30: Mulching Wild Blueberry Fields\, Dr. Lily Calderwood\n2:45- 3:00: Break\n3:00-3:45: Harvester Efficiency\, Dr. Lily Calderwood and Engineering Partners (UMaine)
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/washington/event/wild-blueberry-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Moore Community Center\, 125 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME
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