Hemp disease workshop recordings

OSU Extension hosted a Hemp Disease Workshop in April 2023. The event was created in support of the Western IPM Grant. Recordings are linked below.

Hemp Powdery Mildew in the Pacific Northwest

OSU Extension hosted a Hemp Disease Workshop where this presentation took place. The event was created in support of the Western IPM Grant.

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Apr 2023 | Video

Virus-like Organisms and Viroids in Hemp in the Pacific Northwest

OSU Extension hosted a Hemp Disease Workshop where this presentation took place. The event was created in support of the Western IPM Grant.

Dr. Hannah Rivedal | Apr 2025 | Video

Management of Beet Curly Top Virus in Hemp in the Pacific Northwest

OSU Extension hosted a Hemp Disease Workshop where this presentation took place. The event was created in support of the Western IPM Grant.

Govinda Shrestha | Apr 2023 | Video

Nematodes Affecting Hemp in the Pacific Northwest

OSU Extension hosted a Hemp Disease Workshop where this presentation took place. The event was created in support of the Western IPM Grant.

Lester Núñez-Rodríguez | Apr 2023 | Video

Apr 2023

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