Join eOrganic for new webinars on organic farming and research in December! All webinars are free and open to the public and advance registration is required. Note the times and descriptions below.
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Source: Evan Clements |
December 9: An Integrated Approach to Managing Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle in Crucifer Crops, by Rammohan Balusu and Ayanava Majumdar of Auburn University and Elena Rhodes of the University of Florida. 2PM Eastern Time,1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific Time. A previous eOrganic webinar on the Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle described the biology and basic management approaches for this pest. This webinar will provide advanced IPM information related to trap crops, attractants, and biorational insecticides. We will conclude with a detailed discussion of organic integrated pest management strategies suitable for multiple pest problems in organic and conventional crucifer production systems. Register here.
December 16: Nitrogen Management in Organic Strawberries: Challenges and Approaches. Mark Gaskell, UC Cooperative Extension, Carol Shennan and Joji Muramoto, University of California Santa Cruz. 2PM Eastern Time,1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific Time. Nitrogen management is one of many challenges that organic strawberry growers face. In this webinar, we will address the challenges of nitrogen management in strawberries, pattern of nitrogen uptake over plant growth cycle and synchronizing N supply, pre-plant amendments and leaching losses, and issues with fertigation efficiency. Register here.
December 17: Bovine Fatty Acids: From Forage to Milk. Melissa Bainbridge and Caleb Goossen, University of Vermont. 2PM Eastern Time,1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific Time. In this webinar, PhD students Melissa Bainbridge and Caleb Goossen will provide an overview of bovine fatty acids, and how pasture and other fresh forages like summer annuals affect the fatty acid profile of milk as well as animal production. Register here.
Find all upcoming and archived eOrganic webinars in the archive.
