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Biology, Distribution, and Pest Status of the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Agronomic, Fruit and Vegetable Crops and Urban Areas

by fconte on November 13, 2010

The brown marmorated stink bug is an emerging exotic invasive pest found in all of the states surrounding Vermont. It is causing serious damage to tree fruits and vegetable crops in several states to the south. It also seeks shelter in homes in the fall, making it a significant nuisance pest in homes. It is only a matter of time before it surfaces here threatening crops and homes. We are assessing the potential of using insect-killing fungi as a non-chemical approach to managing this pest.

Lead Department: Plant & Soil Science Entomology Research Laboratory (PSS)

More Info: Bruce L. Parker, Professor, PSS, bparker@uvm.edu

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Evaluation of Novel Control Practices Addressing Key Health Problems Facing the Organic Dairy Industry

by fconte on September 21, 2010

There is a need to address key health problems that impact the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy cattle managed under organic production systems, while simultaneously meeting the philosophical principles of environmental sustainability that underlies the emergence and growth of this production system.   The objective of this research is to quantify the potential efficacy of alternative treatments that will enhance the health, welfare, and productivity of organic dairy cattle, while also meeting the goal of being environmentally safe and promoting environmental and economic sustainability.

Lead Department or Center: Animal Science (ASCI)

Project Timing: September 2008 – August 2010

More Info: John Barlow, Research Assistant Professor, ASCI, john.barlow@uvm.edu

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Apple Research and Extension

August 23, 2010

See website: http://orchard.uvm.edu/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: VT Tree Fruit Growers Association & apple growers Project Timing: May 1, 2010 – April 31, 2011 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Specialty Crops – Apple and Grape IPM

August 23, 2010

See website:  http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Vermont apple and wine grape growers;  Vermont Agency of Agriculture Food and Markets Project Timing: December 1, 2009 – October 1, 2012 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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NE1020 Multi-State Evaluation of Winegrape Cultivars and Clones

August 23, 2010

See website:  http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Vermont Grape and Wine Council & Wine grape growers Project Timing: October 1, 2008 – September 31, 2011 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Achieving Adoption of Ecologically-Based IPM and Reducing Pesticide Risks in Cold Climate Winegrape Production in Northern New England

August 23, 2010

See website:  http://pss.uvm.edu/grape/ Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partners: Vermont Grape and Wine Council & Wine grape growers Project Timing: July 10, 2008 – March 31, 2011 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Ecology of Nematode-Suppressive Soils in Midwest Soybean-Cropping Systems

August 23, 2010

Quantifying the effects of crop rotation and tillage on soil suppressiveness to soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines). Neher’s group is responsible for soil community composition and food web structure of predaceous, fungivorous and bacterivorous nematodes and microbes associated with associated with biocontrol agents. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Community Partner: Senyu [...]

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Using New Alternatives to Enhance Adoption of Organic Apple Production through Integrated Research and Extension

August 19, 2010

Project is researching the feasibility and economics of growing organic apples in the Northeast. See website: www.uvm.edu/organica Lead Department or Center: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Bob Parsons, Community Development & Applied Economics (CDAE); Morgan, R., Garcia, M. E., & Heather Darby, PSS Community Partners: Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association; Apple growers; University of [...]

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Grass Energy Research

August 19, 2010

The plot area will be managed and harvested by PI and research assistants. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: 2009 – 2011 More Info: Sid Bosworth, Extension Associate Professor, PSS, Sid.Bosworth@uvm.edu

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Assessing Fusarium Head Blight of Organic Wheat

August 19, 2010

The plot area will be seeded by PI and graduate student. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: April 2010 – September 2010 More Info: Sid Bosworth, Extension Associate Professor, PSS, Sid.Bosworth@uvm.edu

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American Chestnut Germplasm Conservation Orchard

August 19, 2010

This project is an on-going project which will run for a minimum of 15 years (2009 – 2024). The site is evaluated annually by the PI and his summer interns. The project is a collaboration between the American Chestnut Foundation and UVM. Students in PSS 138 Commercial Plant Propagation learn grafting techniques using American Chestnuts [...]

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Apple Team: Organic Apple Trials

August 19, 2010

Continue Organica Orchard Project, including maintenance of orchards, data collection, spraying, harvest. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: Ongoing More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, lorraine.berkett@uvm.edu

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UVM Apple Extension Program

August 19, 2010

Investigator will provide weekly pest monitoring throughout growing season. Data collected will be used in Extension programs and to develop decision support for orchard maintenance. Farm staff will maintain blocks and will receive proceeds from fruit harvested and sold. Farm staff will provide harvest labor for fruit in excess of research needs. Lead Department or [...]

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The Common Ground Student-Run Educational Farm Club

August 19, 2010

PSS 196: The Common Ground Student-Run Educational Farm Club is recognized by the UVM’s SGA. Club members manage three-acres of land at the HRC as a not-for-profit educational endeavor. The club is advised by Dr. Yolanda Chen of the Plant and Soil Science Department. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & [...]

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