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1. White Grub Identification, Biology and Management

   all other white grubs, insecticide treatments need to be watered in with a quarter to half inch of ... with adults emerging in the early summer months. May/June beetles are unusual in that they need 2-3 ... white grubs damage turfgrass in Ohio, with Japanese beetles and masked chafers being most abundant. ...

2. Panel 1: Adapting Growing Systems, Crop Management, and Benchmarking

   pests that attack plants in controlled environments, with more than 25 years of experience. His research ... economical and sustainable practices to reduce plant diseases in small and tree fruit and hops. Lewis Ivey ... production settings in any environment. Lewis Ivey is also the state Fresh Produce Safety Specialist, with ...

3. Ecuador Experience

   have opportunities to experience life in Ecuadorian communities; exchange ideas with locals of ... experience in which you earn volunteer hours and CEs, where we work with various community groups on ... 30, 2027 (after 10 p.m.) and arrive in Ohio on Jan, 31st. We need to all arrive and depart Quito ...

4. From Ecuador to Michigan: Karol Lojan Cueva’s Impactful Internship at Raker-Roberta’s

   Your International Journey Are you ready to gain high-level experience in the U.S. horticulture and ... provide our interns with high-level professional exposure while offering U.S. companies access to ... University in Costa Rica. During her internship at Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants in Litchfield, Michigan, ...

5. Backyard Pollinator Plots

   plots, how to prepare a site for planting, where to find seed mixes, and what to expect in the first few ... Are you interested in planting a small pollinator plot but don’t know where to start or what ... resources you need? This class will get you started! We will discuss the species attracted to pollinator ...

6. We Grow Scientists: Cultivating the Next Generation of STEAM Leaders

   experience for families with K-12 students. The event engages young learners in STEAM activities with a clear ... exceeded all previous expectations with significant increases in participation across the board: Growing ... annual ' We Grow Scientists ' event. Now in its fourth year, this community outreach event- ...

7. Squash Vine Borer Damage and Management: What to Look for and When to Act

   the soil. However, keep in mind that fields often need to be rotated more than 5 miles away as SVB can ... the crop. Covers must be removed at flowering to allow for pollination (Middleton, 2018). In small ... 3) (Middleton, 2018). Because larvae feed internally, infestations are often not detected until vines ...

8. 4-H Projects Offer Diverse Range Of Hobbies For Kids To Explore

   a self-determined project. I was happy to let her know she could, and in fact, this year, it was one of the new idea ... Multiplies is a new project for youth with livestock experience who want to know more about the reproduction ... needs, service needs and more to make smart decisions about the move to live on their own. In the world ...

9. USDA's 2026 Summer Internship

   interns build skills for future careers in agriculture, science, policy, and community development. If ... The USDA Internship Program welcomes emerging leaders from across the country to support America’s ... development opportunity provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional growth while helping ...

10. 2026 Plant Sciences Symposium Highlights

    in Ecuador. Working closely with floriculture crops exposed me to the practical challenges growers ... from sustainable turfgrass solutions to the complexities of the plant microbiome. Please join us in ... Sessoms. What got you interested in plant science?   This goes back to when I was younger. I always enjoyed ...

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