Alar growth retardant boosts tomatoes at Delaware field day
University of Delaware researchers report Alar makes tomato plants stockier greener and yields higher quality fruit that ripens together. Dr Donald Fieldhouse says the chemical also benefits peppers and lima beans aiding mechanized harvests. Field Day August 9 features tomato plots and 80 other projects across 200 acres with emphasis on corn and soybeans and a sick plant clinic for visitors.
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Agricultural event schedule with 1000 attendees
Gordy outlines a day of farming talks including a home makers program at 10 am and exhibits on view at Adil Day with a fried chicken lunch at noon. About 1000 farmers and agricultural businessmen are expected to attend.
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