Pumpkin Field Day – Aug. 23rd 6-8pm

SOUTH CHARLESTON, Ohio — Each year, researchers from The Ohio State University (OSU) showcase their research during interactive field days open to the public. This year, pumpkin production and management research will be shown at the Pumpkin Field Day at the Western Agricultural Research Station on August 23 from 6 – 8 p.m. for farmers and others to meet researchers, walk through the research plots, and ask questions. The research station is located at 7721 South Charleston Pike, South Charleston, OH.

New technology and information for pumpkin growers will include how to utilize cover crops along with several new plant varieties will be on display and discussed during the field day. Results from a fungicide drip irrigation study, powdery mildew fungicide trial, and disease, weed, and insect management will also be discussed. Ohio State researchers who will be presenting at the field night include Alan Sundermeier, cover crops and soil health; Jim Jasinski, insect and general crop management; Brian Reeb, weed management; and Claudio Vrisman, disease management.

Pre-registration is required by August 20 and there is a $5 per person fee, payable at the event. To pre-register, go to surveymonkey.com/r/pumpkinreg18or call 937-462-8016 and leave a message. The field day will open for registration at 5:30 p.m. and start promptly at 6 p.m. For more information about the field day, contact Jim Jasinski at jasinski.4@osu.edu. See attached flyer for details.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visit cfaesdiversity.osu.edu.

Pumpkin field night flyer.

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