Re: [compost_tea] Composting Council

From: Perry Clutts (addy@dragonbbs.com)
Date: Fri Dec 06 2002 - 08:51:22 EST


Elaine and others,

I will not be able to go to the composting council meeting. I was intereste=
d in hearing the presentations from the Europeans. There are quite a few, =
and all quality based!!! Their approach to composting (as a blanket stateme=
nt) seems to assume they are working with materials to make a good agricult=
ural product as opposed to here, it is generally a waste reduction by-produ=
ct. I looked at the flyer again, and see your presentation!!! "Control of P=
owdery 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 co=
py? Anyhow, glad to here your views on CT will be represented!!!! And, very=
 interesting to hear about Cindy Salter. Thanks for the info. very interest=
ing...

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 pe=
as 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 teste=
d 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 o=
r grass crops (corn, forage).

Perry

  Are you going to the US composting council meeting? there will be a sec=
ond talk on tea, by a graduate student I work with - Kirk Waterstripe.



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