Elaine and others,
I will not be able to go to the composting
council meeting. I was interested in hearing the presentations from the
Europeans. There are quite a few, and all quality based!!! Their
approach to composting (as a blanket statement) seems to assume they are working
with materials to make a good agricultural product as opposed to here, it is
generally a waste reduction by-product. I looked at the flyer again, and see
your presentation!!! "Control of Powdery Mildew on Grapes by Compost Tea
Applications in Oregon Vineyards". I'd like to hear that. Has this been
published somewhere? How can I get a copy? Anyhow, glad to here your views on CT
will be represented!!!! And, very interesting to hear about Cindy Salter. Thanks
for the info. very interesting...
I also notice there are 2 sessions on Clopryalid.
Have you done any work to see if CT has any effect on Clopryalid contaminated
compost? We don't have the Clopryalid use here in the eastern mid-west, but
farmers will use over the label rate of 2-4-D, which will cause herbicide burn
in peppers and peas the following year if used as mulch (my experience last
season). I don't seem to have problems composting, given it heats
okay... I've never tested for residue. I suppose I could do a little trial
in pots with compost and sterile potting mix... We only apply compost to
fields going to cereals or grass crops (corn, forage).
Perry
Are you going to the US composting council meeting? there will be a second talk on tea, by a graduate student I work with - Kirk Waterstripe. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: compost_tea-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |