Dead leaves tell no tales by a Vermont plant pathologist
John C. Page recounts a three day University of Vermont session with Extension agents studying plant diseases. He notes difficulties in diagnosing issues from partial samples, the role of physiological diseases, and the need for complete plant material to identify problems.
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al Gotlief
Fuel storage tips to prevent tractor fuel contamination
University of Vermont extension engineer Dr. Grant Wells warns that careless diesel handling can contaminate fuel and damage machinery, urging farmers to stagger deliveries, use filters, and prefill or pair storage tanks. He advocates draining tanks, filtering, and avoiding nighttime refills to limit water and dirt.
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Scientists defining frost defense to protect crops and gardens
Scientists at two U.S. universities find frost nuclei form from common plant bacteria. Removing bacteria could delay frost, extending corn harvests two to three weeks and keeping backyards frost free into autumn. oxygen cooling methods and protective practices reduce crop losses across citrus, apples, berries, and cereals.
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