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Aspergillus ecology and mitigation strategies in hemp production

Potential mitigation strategies for Aspergillus in indoor and outdoor hemp cultivation systems.

Qingyang Wang, Cynthia M. Ocamb, Govinda Shrestha | Sep 2023 | Article

How to prevent gray mold in hemp

Gray mold outbreaks on hemp caused the fungus Botrytis cinerea can spread easily and quickly kill plants. Here's how hemp growers can create conditions that will keep gray mold at bay.

Cynthia M. Ocamb | Sep 2022 | Article

Grape pruning basics

All grapes require heavy pruning to produce fruit, but after the first three growing seasons, different types of grapes need different pruning. Wine grapes and muscadines usually need spur pruning, and American grapes, such as Concord and Thompson Seedless require cane pruning.

Nov 2012 | Article

Corn earworm management in hemp

The corn earworm can cause serious damage to outdoor hemp grown for smokable flower and CBD production in Oregon. Here's what hemp growers need to know to identify, monitor and control the corn earworm.

Govinda Shrestha | Aug 2022 | Article