Author Archives: Steven Rideout

Fontelis Fungicide now Labeled for Use in Virginia

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Fontelis, a new fungicide from DuPont, is now received state registration and will be available for use on a number of vegetable and field crops in 2012. The label is attached and should you have any specific questions please let us know as we have had tested this material for several years. Thanks, Steve (srideout@vt.edu). Additional information: fontelislabel-pdf

Eastern Shore AREC Fall Field Day Set For Sept. 21, 2011

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September 21, 2011: Fall Field Day
Plot research demonstrating methyl bromide alternatives for vegetable production along with nutrient, weed, disease, insect and general production techniques for polyethylene mulch systems, tomatoes, potatoes, corn, cotton, soybeans and more. Registration will begin at 2:00 PM with field tours beginning at 3:00 PM. A complimentary dinner will begin at 5:30 PM. If you have any questions or plan on attending, please contact Lauren Seltzer (mlpeyton@vt.edu).

Eastern Shore AREC Field Day Reminder

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The Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center Annual Research Field Day will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, in Painter, Virginia. This year our field day will feature plot research demonstrating methyl bromide alternatives for vegetable production along with nutrient, weed, disease, insect and general production techniques for polyethylene mulch systems, tomatoes, potatoes, corn, cotton, soybeans and more. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with field tours beginning at 9:00 AM. A complimentary lunch will begin at noon. For questions or assistance with special needs, please call 757-414-0724.