In this issue
§ The 2007 Greenhouse Alert
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§ Chemical disease controls for the greenhouse industry: A wall chart available now
Greetings from the Floriculture Area of
Expertise Team at
Faculty working with greenhouse crops and district Extension educators with floriculture expertise will post short articles every second and fourth week of the month until mid-May. These articles focus on cultural practices and pest management strategies for growing greenhouse crops. Previous issues can be accessed via the Internet at: www.ipm.msu.edu/greenhouseAlert.htm or use the search engine.
We welcome your participation by sending us suggestions for article topics. Please send your comments by e-mail to: catalert@msue.msu.edu.
For more information on other floriculture programs and services coordinated by the MSU Floriculture Area of Expertise Team, and for contact information of its members, visit our website at www.hrt.msu.edu/florAoE/
In an industry with declining profit margins and with the
surge in fuel prices, there is increasing need to grow greenhouse crops in an
energy-efficient manner. The best
approach is to attack this industry threat using a variety of strategies. Michigan State University Extension is
coordinating five grower meetings in
§ How to conserve energy by producing greenhouse crops efficiently using lighting and managing temperature.
§ Technological strategies to conserve heat in greenhouses.
§ Use of alternative fuels (wood, corn, wind, etc.) for greenhouse heating and power generation and which options are economical.
§ Grant and loan opportunities for greenhouse energy conservation.
These three-hour meetings are sponsored by the MSU Floriculture AoE Team and the Michigan Floriculture Growers Council (MFGC). Participants will receive a notebook containing summaries of the available energy-saving options for more detailed information. The registration fee will be only $10 per person for MFGC members and $20 per person for non-members. Join the experts to learn how you can lower your fuel bills!
Dr. Erik Runkle, Floriculture
Extension Specialist,
Mr. Matthew Blanchard, Ph.D. candidate,
Dr. Steve Harsh, Agricultural Economist,
Dr. Chris Schilling, Mechanical Engineer,
More details and registration information will be available soon on the Floriculture AoE website: www.hrt.msu.edu/florAoE. The meeting dates, locations and contacts are listed in the accompanying table.
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January 18, 2007 |
9:00 AM to noon |
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Organizer:
Thomas Dudek |
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Main
Conference Room (downstairs) |
Phone: 616-846-8250 |
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12220
Fillmore |
E-mail: dudek@msu.edu |
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West |
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January 19, 2007 |
9:00 AM to noon |
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Organizer:
Jeanne Himmelein |
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Room 5830
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Phone:
269-384-8010 |
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E-mail: himmele1@msu.edu |
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January 31, 2007 |
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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Grafton Hall |
Organizer:
Dean Krauskopf |
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Phone: 248-347-0269 |
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E-mail: krauskop@msu.edu |
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In
conjunction with the Metropolitan Detroit Flower Growers’ Association Annual
Meeting |
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February 7, 2007 |
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
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Doherty Hotel
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Organizer:
Thomas Dudek |
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Conference
Room A |
Phone: 616-846-8250 |
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604 N. McEwan |
E-mail: dudek@msu.edu |
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February 8, 2007 |
9:00 AM to noon |
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Frankenmuth
Bavarian Inn |
Organizer:
Dean Krauskopf |
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Phone: 248-347-0269 |
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E-mail: krauskop@msu.edu |
Ring in the New Year in your greenhouse by obtaining and posting the latest version of the Chemical Disease Controls for the Greenhouse Industry wall chart written by Dr. Mary Hausbeck. This very popular wall chart (22 x 34 inches) for your greenhouse will help you decide what fungicides are labeled for specific greenhouse crop diseases. It was updated this summer and contains information to help you choose products that will work on the diseases you have in your crop or want to protect against.
Information on 74 fungicides includes: Trade name, common name, company name, labeling on vegetables, REI, disease it’s labeled on and comments for usage.
To obtain a copy, contact your local MSU Extension office and request it by the title or contact the MSU Bulletin Office at 517-353-6740. It is also available for order at: http://www.emdc.msue.msu.edu The cost is $4.00 plus postage per copy.