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- 2015 Virginia OnFarm Soybean Test PlotsBalderson, T. Keith; Broaddus, Mike; Clarke, Taylor; Deitch, Ursula; Flanagan, Roy; Hopkins, Steve; Jones, Bruce; Jones, Trent; Lawrence, Watson; Long, Theresa; Moore, David M.; Norton, Nikki; O'Keefe, Christine; Reiter, J. Scott; Romelczyk, Stephanie; Siegle, Laura; Slade, Glenn; Tucker, Lindy; Holshouser, David L. (2016-01-25)These demonstration and research plot results are a collaborative effort of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Agents and Specialists, area producers, and agribusiness. The purpose of this publication is to provide research based information to aid in the decision making process for soybean producers in Virginia. It provides an unbiased evaluation of varieties, management practices, and new technologies through on farm replicated research using producer equipment and time. These experiments enable producers to make better management decisions based on research and provide greater opportunities to improve yields and profits, which improves quality of life for them and their families.
- 2019 Virginia On-Farm Soybean ResearchReiter, Scott; Romelczyk, Stephanie; Broaddus, Mike; Clarke, Taylor; Fimon, Lindy; Flanagan, Roy; Holland, Josh; Jones, Bruce; Jones, Trent; Lawrence, Watson; Longest, Robbie; Parrish, Michael J.; Rutherford, Sara; Siegle, Laura; Stafford, Carl; Holshouser, David L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019)Discusses data collected from soybean test plots in 2019, including variety selection, fungicides, maturity and development of plants, seed treatments, and tillage systems.
- Corn earworm monitoring in commercial sweet corn fields in Virginia, 2017Kuhar, Thomas P.; Romelczyk, Stephanie; Doughty, Hélène; Few, John; Sutphin, Mark; Deitch, Ursula T.; Love, Kenner; Maxey-Nay, Laura Michele; Cooper, Jason; Pottorff, Steve; Catron, Katlyn; Siegle, Laura (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-03-05)Discusses the monitoring of the corn earworm in sweet corn fields. This pest is the most significant pest impacting sweet corn in Virginia.
- Dairy Pipeline, July/August 2019Siegle, Laura; Ferreira, Gonzalo (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-07-08)The first article in this issue discusses work safety on the farm, while the second article discusses supplementation of live yeasts for dairy cattle.
- Dairy Pipeline, March 2018Siegle, Laura; Ferreira, Gonzalo (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-03-01)This issue has two articles; the first focuses on smart phone applications for use on the dairy farm, while the second discusses hulless barley in food rations for lactating dairy cows.
- Fresh Hops Harvesting and Handling TipsSiegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L.; Vallotton, Amber (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-06-29)Discusses ways of harvesting and handling fresh hops, and provides a checklist of tips.
- GAPs and FSMA--an Overview for Hop Growers in VirginiaScoggins, Holly L.; Siegle, Laura; Vallotton, Amber (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-12-20)Provides an overview of key legal and regulatory points about food safety in relation to growing and selling hops.
- General Horse Information Agents Need To KnowCrisman, Celeste C.; Siegle, Laura; Tillotson, Bonnie; Estep, Cornelia; Agnew, Debbie; Williamson, Julie (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2014-06-27)This publication reviews the general horse information that Virginia Cooperative Extension Agents need to know.
- Hope in Virginia - 2014 Grower SurveySiegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L.; Driver, Stan; Kistler, Devon (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015-03-06)This document examines the production of hops in Virginia in 2014. It notes that until recently crop production in the state was relatively insignificant. However, the increase of craft breweries has led to increased production of hops, and in fact there was a rapid increase in the number of growers starting in 2012. This document also summarizes the responses to a survey sent to growers of hops.
- Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about Extension ResourcesSiegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-03-06)Provides a bibliography about growing hops, and also links to websites with information about hops.
- Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about Extension ResourcesSiegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-01-24)Provides a bibliography about growing hops, and also links to websites with information about hops.
- Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about the IndustrySiegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-03-06)Discusses growing hops in Virginia, with information about production, management, harvesting, marketing, and more.
- Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about the IndustrySiegle, Laura (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2016-03-04)Provides information and background concerning the growing of hops in Virginia, including production, management, new grower considerations, harvest, marketing, and the development of the industry in the state.
- Hops in Virginia: Need-to-Know Information about the IndustrySiegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2018-01-24)Provides information and background concerning the growing of hops in Virginia, including production, management, new grower considerations, harvest, marketing, and the continuing development of the industry in the state.
- Irrigation Considerations for Commercial Hop ProducersJackson, Daniel; Siegle, Laura; Scoggins, Holly L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2019-03-07)Discusses irrigation practices in relation to growth of hops.
- Low stress cattle handlingLigon, Jennifer; Benner, John; Grosse, Rachel; Siegle, Laura (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)How to handle cattle movement with the least stress to the animals.
- Monitoring Livestock Vital SignsGregg, Cynthia; Siegle, Laura; Clarke, Taylor (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020)Monitoring and animal's temperature, interpreting thermometer readings, monitoring and animal's pulse, cattle, sheep and goats, swine, interpreting pulse measurements, monitorying an animal's repiration rate, interpreting respiration rates, and other vital signs
- Situation Analysis Report: Amelia County, VA 2018Woodson, Thomas; Henderson, Jane; Siegle, Laura (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-07-26)Includes demographics about ethnic groups, age, median income, decline in agricultural acreage and more. Important issues include water quality and environment, leadership skills development for youth, life skills, before and after school programs, child development, youth violence, financial management, food safety, and preservation of agricultural lands.
- Survey of Pest Management Practices of Virginia Sweet Corn Growers, 2017Kuhar, Thomas P.; Romelczyk, Stephanie; Doughty, Hélène; Few, John; Sutphin, Michael D.; Deitch, Ursula T.; Love, Kenner; Cooper, Jason; Maxey-Nay, Laura Michele; Spencer, Janet; Pottorff, Steve; Siegle, Laura (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-12-05)Summarizes results of a 2017 survey of Virginia sweet corn growers.
- Tapping the Horse Hay MarketSiegle, Laura (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-01-09)Discusses hay, and types of grasses best suited as hay for horses.