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Cutworm Control in Processed Beets (1988)

beet

Report to the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission

Glenn Fisher, K. West, and R. Berry
OSU Dept. of Entomology

Objectives:

  1. Continue investigation of pheromone traps to predict cutworm infestations.
  2. Test efficacy of registered insecticides for control of the black cutworm, emphasis on detection and timing.
  3. Test insecticide bait for detection and control of black cutworm.
  4. Determine when black cutworm gets into to table beets, overwintering and migration.

Control of grey mold and white mold of snap beans (1988)

beans

Report to the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission

Dan McGrath
OSU Dept of Horticulture

Mary Powelson
OSU Dept of Botany and Plant Pathology

Objectives:

  1. To evaluate timing, rate, and number of applications of foliar fungicides for control of grey mold and white mold of snap beans.
  2. To evaluate the efficacy of two biocontrol agents for control of grey mold of snap beans.

Alternatives to Lorox in Carrot Production (1988)

carrots

Report to the Oregon Processed Vegetable Commission

Bill Braunworth
D. Curtis
Dan McGrath
Gavin Crabtree
OSU Dept. of Horticulture

Objectives:

  1. Obtain data on the weed control efficacy and crop safety of herbicides currently registered for usein carrots.
  2. Identify other herbicides not currently registered for use in carrots, which might serve as a substitute for Lorox.
  3. Obtain data which could be used toward the registration of suitable herbicides.