Our Pest Control issue looks at familiar problems by familiar
contributors. Penn State researchers provide us with new ways of looking
at old problems, help us solve persistent problems and provide workshops
on regulations when we need them. We are grateful for their assistance.
The mushroom farm community's support of the university is one way
to continue this effective collaboration.
Does Anaerobic Compost Contribute to the Growth and Development of
Trichoderma Green Mold? by David M. Beyer, Kimberly Paley, Jacki Kremser
and John Pecchia describes experiments to determine the role of organic
acids in the spread of the disease. Organic acids are produced by
anaerobic bacteria and stay in the compost during composting and
possibly through the growing cycle. In a series of experiments at Penn
State, five organic acids were screened. The article provides the
materials, methods and results of the experiments. The study shows that
composts with poor oxygen conditions are more susceptible to Green Mold.
Imazalil Sulfate as an Alternative Spawn and Supplement Treatment
for Green Mold Disease by C. Peter Romaine, Daniel J. Royse and Carl
Schlagnhaufer reports the findings of a fungicide-screening program.
When imazalil sulfate was identified as a product for possible control
of Green Mold, the present study was conducted to determine an effective
treatment amount. The report describes results of four cropping trials
and reveals an application rate for effective control.
The Worker Protection Standard--Are you ready for an inspection? by
Kerry Richards and Jim Harvey reviews the rules and regulations of the
law regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The WPS
covers all agricultural pesticides and is enforced to protect those who
apply and work in areas treated with a pesticide product. The EPA has
recently asked states to be more attentive to the regulation and
increase the number of enforcement inspections. The article outlines
provisions of the law and a checklist of basic requirements.
For more information on pest control, check out the Agora Web site.
Developed by the Australian Mushroom Growers Association and
Horticulture Australia, the site provides a central area where members
can access information on all aspects of mushroom pests, diseases and
pesticides. See the AMI Update for more details.
Pesticide credits were earned at a meeting in February sponsored by
Amycel and highlighted in Industry News. The column also includes
information on a meeting in Harrisburg, PA about SMS/Mushroom Compost
and mine reclamation.
Also this month, look for our 19th NAMC wrap up with lots of
photos, review two newsletters in the Mushroom Council Update and add
the New Members to your AMI Directory.
NEW MEMBERS
Grower Members
Hillcrest Farms Inc.
322 Line Rood
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Contact: Anthony J. Pannell, Jr.
Phone: 610/268-2900
Premier Mushrooms
P.O. Box 888
Colusa, CA 95932
Contact: John Ashbaugh
Phone: 530/458-2700
Associate Members
Hokto Kinoko Company
2033 Marilyn Lane
San Marcos, CA 92069
Contact: Ted Yamamoto
Phone: 858/245-6809
Madison Bank
1767 Sentry Parkway West
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Contact: Bill McDougall
Phone: 610/741-7704
MRD/White Cap Eng.
P.O. Box 402
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Contact: Lou Summerfield
Phone: 484/557-4568
Pierce Investment Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 14111
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Contact: Michael J. Pierce
Phone: 701/746-4300
--Sara Manning, Mushroom News Editor
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