Regarding the Powdery Mildew question, it was asked by a non organic farmer, which therefore maybe I should not pose that query on this site as it is intended for organic farmers. So, sorry if I was misleading but then the feed could be organic feed.  But still the question is;  are their any attributes, in terms of providing a readily available carbon source to the plant, perhaps?

But if you have ideas and questions about Insect and Disease control you many be interested in a class on April 19th at 6-8:30 pm in East Lansing and Ithaca, MI.  An IP video conference will be held that is funded by the North Central SARE project and hosted by Univ of Illinois and Purdue Univ.  An IP Video conference allows viewers to see speakers from various sites present and then a chance to discuss and ask question with each site. There are over 30 sites participating from the North Central region.

If you would like to register for the class please email Vicki Morrone (East Lansing) [log in to unmask] or Dan Rossman (Ithaca) [log in to unmask]

Here is the schedule for the IP Video conferences. All will be available at Ithaca and East Lansing site.

 

IP Video Conference Classes

Each class will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Class is limited to 15 students/session.

 

·       Thur, March 15, 2007-Organic Weed Control

 

·       Thur, April 19, 2007- Insect & Disease Control in Organic Vegetables

 

·       Thur, Sept 20, 2007-Organic Poultry Production

 

·       Thur, Nov 15, 2007 Beginning Organic Farming/Certification

 

 

Vicki Morrone

Organic Vegetable and Crop Outreach Specialist

Michigan State University

C.S. Mott Sustainable Food Systems

303 Natural Resources Bldg.

East Lansing, MI 48824

517-353-3542

517-282-3557 (cell)

517-353-3834 (fax)

http://safs.msu.edu/

http://www.mottgroup.msu.edu/

 


From: MI organic growers seeking info and ideas [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 6:19 PM
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Subject: Re: What do youknow about Powdery mildew??

 

There are some interesting, simple remedies for powdery mildew ( things like diluted milk and baking soda solution) but I've never heard of this one.

 

Taylor is right that use of conventional chicken feed in this way on  certified organic ground would result in loss of certification on the field where it was used. Reason: conventional chicken feed will contain, among other things, genetically modified corn and soy.

 

ATTRA has some documents on disease control in various plants that sometimes include the simple home remedies.

 

Pat Whetham

Organic inspector




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