>The Vegetable IPM Program at the University of Massachusetts is
>developing ICM methods for fresh market tomatoes. I would be interested
>in hearing about what others are doing in this area! We are looking at
>the whole range of issues: disease,insect and weed management, cover crops
>soil fertility and crop nutrition, cultivars and marketing. Our research
>has focused on adapting the TOM-CAST system to fresh market tomatoes. Any
>info on scouting procedures for insects and diseases would be of
>interest. Thanks!
> -- RUTH V. HAZZARD VEGETABLE
>IPM SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING BUILDING
>BOX 30210 PHONE: (413)545-3696
>UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FAX: (413)545-5858
>AMHERST, MA 01003-0210 email: rhazzard@coopext.umass.edu
Greetings - i have a bit to do with tomato IPM here in South Africa. Many
problems with accpetance of thresholds etc! let me know if you are
interested in some more info.
Cheers, MGW