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A 4-year-old bay roan gelding from near Eureka hit the jackpot, receiving the top bid of $9,250 at the Feb. 26 saddle-started wild horse adoption event at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center.
Conducted by the Bureau of Land Management and the Nevada Department of Corrections – Silver State Industries, bidders spent $92,250 on Big Red and 15 other wild horses at the auction.
All available horses were successfully adopted at the event.
"As always, the horses and inmates made for an exciting day," said Center Lead Trainer Hank Curry. "Both mares offered for adoption went for high bids so folks may see more mares offered in the future."
Sixteen saddle-started wild horses from herd management areas located on BLM Nevada public lands, trained for approximately four months by inmates and one halter-trained colt, fostered by the Washoe County 4-H group were offered for adoption.
Adopters came from all over the country with trailers from Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.
Bids started at $150, with a 6-year-old mare, named Jolene, from the Little Owyhee bringing in $8,600.
"I am very pleased that "Finn", the young colt that was halter-trained by the 4-H group was adopted by a couple who brought him to their ranch in Napa, California," said BLM Nevada Wild Horse and Burro program lead Ruth Thompson.
The successful bidders officially adopted their horses - after properly caring for their adopted animals for one year, the adopters are eligible to receive title, or ownership, from the federal government. The BLM uses its adoption program as a primary tool to place these iconic animals into private care. The animals available for adoption typically come from overpopulated herds on public lands where available vegetation and water can become scarce as populations grow. There are no natural predators that can effectively control wild horse and burro population growth on public lands.
Adopting a wild horse is a chance to care for, and then own, a part of America's heritage. The BLM has placed more than 284,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971. Many of those animals have become excellent pleasure, show, work, or companion animals.
The next saddle-trained wild horse adoption and competitive-bid auction at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center is scheduled for June 11.
Additional information on this partnership, including past and current event catalogs, is posted online at https://on.doi.gov/2jE05uy.
For more information about these special adoption or sale events and how to adopt or purchase your own wild horse or burro visit BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Program webpage at https://www.blm.gov/whb.
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Complete Guide to Big Foot Beach State Park
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The Big Foot Beach state park is a 271-acres piece of land located on the shores of Lake Geneva in the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine State Forest. This is a busy vacation destination during the summer season, with campers, hikers, and outdoor lovers coming to enjoy the fantastic attractions found in the park and Lake Geneva nearby.
The beach is not large (at 1900 feet of lakefront) but it is one of the most pristine (and crowded beaches) on Lake Geneva. There is a lot to do and see in this park, and around the lake.
Complete Guide to Big Foot Beach State Park
If you visit here seeking an amazing camping and vacationing experience, read on for a complete guide to Big Foot Beach State Park.
History Big Foot Beach State Park
The naming of this park has a deep history, dating back to before 796 A.D. Some of the members of the Anishinaabe tribe (a mixture of native Americans who had both Canadian and American roots) settled on lake Geneva, somewhere in the 18th century as they fled to the west in pursuit of better places to settle down for farming and to escape their warring neighbors.
The tribes that settled here (Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi) created a close-knit society, and each tribe had its role to play. The Ojibwe were considered to be the 'elder brother', and they eventually spread across Wisconsin, advancing the Middle Mississippian culture wherever they went and leaving their marks (mounds and stockades) as far as the Azlatan State Park, and probably further south. The Odawa were the 'middle brother' and proficient traders and the Potawatomi were known as the 'keepers of the fire'.
Chief Big Foot and the Potawatomi Tribe
The Potawatomi tribe settled in the region near and around Lake Geneva because they valued the resources that were present in the region. There were rich fishing grounds, large, fertile tracts of land for farming, and lush forests that were home to wildlife that supplemented their food through hunting and trapping.
The women gathered tubers and roots that they used as food or for medicinal purposes. The reeds around the lake and lagoons in the region were used to weave mats that would be sold or traded for essential goods they could not find in the region.
History suggests that Chief Big Foot was a ruthless chief, someone who ruled with a firm hand and was not afraid of starting wars. He was born somewhere between the 1780s and 90s as Oginouy Tigo and got his nickname from a dancing session when clay stuck to his moccasins, making his feet appear larger.
He is renowned for being part of the treaty that agreed to give up their land on Geneva Lake and get relocated to Kansas after coming up with a compensation plan with the government. He would later lead his tribe away but the forest was named after him as a tribute.
Lake Geneva and Big Foot Beach State Park
Lake Geneva is a huge (5,401 acres) body of natural, freshwater located in Walworth County. The lake is accessible to the public, with clear and well-marked swimming areas in different locations. The water in the lake is clean, pristine, and a rich ground for a wide variety of water sports and leisure activities that include boating, yacht racing, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, and scuba diving.
There are four beaches on this lake, including the Big Foot Beach, the Fontana beach (in Fontana village), the Riviera Beach, and the Williams bay beach.
Ceylon Lagoon and Big Foot Beach State Park
About half a mile from the park you will find this 6-acre lake that is also among the favorite fishing spots for campers inside the Big Foot Beach State Park and hikers exploring Lake Geneva and the surrounding attractions. The most common fish species available here include the Black bullhead, the largemouth bass, and the common carp. You may also find other fish species (such as paddlefish, catfish, salmon, and trout) in limited quantities.
Be sure to follow the fishing regulations on Ceylon Lagoon. For instance, you can only motor-troll with up to 3 hooks, lures, and baits per angler. Catch and release fishing is a popular spot here.
This is an amazing region for having picnics surrounded by scenic beauty. They have set up tables around for this purpose. The trails leading to this location are also wheelchair-accessible and ideal for people seeking to have peaceful and tranquil walks.
Big Foot Beach State Park Camping
Camping in Big Foot Beach Park is a prolific activity, with over 100 wooded campsites. These campsites accommodate both RV and tent campers. There are numerous open spaces where families can camp, and kids will have lots of ground to play on.
Campsites in the upper loop have a gravel pad, fire ring, and picnic table. There are 34 sites with electric pedestals and 2 are accessible. Tent sites in the lower loop are a short walk from your vehicle (30-100 feet). Each has a fire ring and picnic table.
The campground has a dump station, vault toilets and a shower building and all hiking trails will be easily accessible from your campsite.
RVing at Big Foot Beach State Park
The 34 designated RV campsites come fully equipped with electrical dumps and electrical hook-ups. The RV sites are not large but the ground is leveled, meaning you can easily squeeze in a big rig. Spaces will be tight though and privacy will be minimal. They recently installed private showers and more clean restrooms for the campers in the RV campground.
Activities in Big Foot Beach State Park
Outdoor lovers will love spending time in this park. A camping expedition would not be complete without the exploration of the beautiful trails in this park or engaging in water sports activities in Lake Geneva. Here are some of the best activities you can indulge in while you are in this location:
Big Foot Beach State Park Water Sports
Lake Geneva is known for its clear, clean water. Big Foot Beach has a 100-foot marked swimming area.
Fishing at Big Foot Beach State Park
Fishing is done either in Lake Geneva or on the Ceylon Lagoon. If you are a camper here, you will be loaned fishing equipment freely from the park's office. You will need to be aged over 16 years and possess a fishing license before you are allowed to fish here.
What we love? An accessible fishing pier is a short distance from the disabled parking area.
Swimming on Big Foot Beach
Although the shoreline of Lake Geneva on the Big Foot State Park is not large, swimming is still a popular activity here. There are no swim guards on duty, but the waters are shallow and clean.
An evening lounge at the beach, coupled with swimming and watching the sunset is an amazing way to end a long day in this park. The beach is also a bit removed from the public camping sites but the short trail takes you through scenic locations before ending at this shoreline.
It makes for a perfect place to cool off on a hot day – just read our section on dogs (below) before you let Fido join you!
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Big Foot Beach State Park Boating, paddle boarding, and kayaking
There are two places you can launch your boat on Lake Geneva; the southern part of the park or in Linn Township. If you are a true adventurer, you can always find other locations to launch your boat from the park.
You can rent a kayak or a boat near the park or in Lake Geneva town. The park's staff will come in handy with information on how to go about this of you can check our list below of close places to visit.
Lake Geneva is ideal for whitewater kayaking and canoeing. If you are a beginner kayaker, take a guided trip using different adventure companies and agencies close to the lake.
Popular agencies for canoe and kayak trips on Lake Geneva;
Clear Water Outdoor, LLC
- Location: 744 W Main St, Lake Geneva WI 53147
- Website: https://clearwateroutdoor.com/
- They will handle all your needs, including renting gear and offering guides for the trip.
Fontana Paddle Company
- Location: 454 Lake Street, Fontana WI, 53125
- Website: https://www.fontanapaddleco.com/
- Sightseeing boat tours operate from mid-April through November on Lake Geneva. There are numerous options available, including private boat charters and cruises.
Hiking and walking trails at Big Foot Beach State Park
Big Foot Beach State Park may have a small beach, but it makes it up with a series of beautiful, natural trails. The most popular ones include:
Lake Geneva Shore trail
Length: 21 miles
This loop takes you on a parallel course to Lake Geneva, offering you fantastic views of the lake while still sheltering you under a canopy of lush vegetation. It is a moderate and popular trail and pets are allowed if they are on a leash.
The paths are also well marked but you need to be careful when navigating some sections where the ground is more treacherous and too slippery. These sections are dangerous at night. This is the reason why this path is only explored during the daytime.
There are not many restrooms along the trail, so sort your bathroom needs before you begin your walk. The rugged terrain is not good for biking.
The shore path runs through both private and public properties, so hikers are advised to be respectful to others on the path and the homeowners in this location. Enjoy looking at meticulously maintained gardens and yards and the beautiful views of the pristine waters of the lake. The lake runs parallel to your course. Take time to enjoy the scenery and the unique architecture of some of the old buildings and statues you will come across as your hike.
Big Foot beach trail
Length: 4 miles
This trail stretch takes you through wooded areas and along the shores of Lake Geneva. It is an all-natural trail (apart from small paved sections) hence biking may not be ideal. You will be walking inside a beautiful pine forest, with several muddy sections to keep everything interesting. Numerous other short trails branch off from this one.
Other trails inside Big Foot State Park
There are other shorter hiking trails within this pack, ideal for day hikers and campers who just want to watch the birds or enjoy the tranquility in the woods.
Blue trail
Length: 0.9 miles
Take a walk through a patch of tall hardwoods in this nature trail and enjoy watching the birds or catching an occasional glimpse of a wild animal. This is a moderate trail ideal for beginners. It is located at the western end of the park that would be great for horse riding as it opens to a picturesque grassland patch.
Orange trail
Length: 0.8 miles
On the Eastern end of the park, you will find this beautiful trail with some paved sections that take you through series of planted pines and prairie. It is a moderate trail.
Purple trail
Length: 0.6 miles
This trail is in the northeast section of the park. It takes you through grassland and planted pines. It is fairly level, although it is more inclined than the Orange trail.
Red trail
Length: 0.5 miles
This trail is located inside the park – right in the middle. It is a level terrain that takes you through grassland and mixed hardwood area.
Green trail
Length: 2.9 miles
You will follow the perimeter of the park, taking in different views and sceneries throughout your hike. It has a combination of both leveled and uneven grounds, making it ideal for all types of hikers.
Black trail
Length: 1.6 miles
You will enjoy walking among beautiful prairie and conifers on this trail. It is a moderately crowded trail located at the Southern end of the park. Some sections are a bit inclined. There are great sceneries to see along this trail.
Yellow trail
Length: 1.2 miles
This trail is located in the western section of the park. It is also a moderate trail that takes you through grassland and woodland areas of the park. Bird watching is a common activity on this trail.
Candlelit hike
The friends of Big Foot Beach State park organize candlelit hikes in the park. It is an event that features an evening of walking along candlelit trails (usually a 0.8 miles long trail) and then gathering together for a fun night by the park's bonfire ring. Check their website and social media platforms for more information on these kinds of events.
Bike trails at Big foot beach state park
Most of the trails in Big Foot are natural trails which mean that they take you through rough, undeveloped terrain, and sometimes force you to brush tree branches aside to surge ahead. However, some sections are also perfectly suited for exploration by bike lovers, especially those who love to tackle challenging terrains.
There are no restrictions on where you can go with your bike inside the park, but you can ask the staff at the park's office for better recommendations on the best biking trails to try out.
Picnicking at Big Foot Beach State Park
With over 40 acres set aside for picnics and other recreational activities (such as volleyball) within this park, having a great time with your family will come easy. There are about 150 tables set for this purpose and several charcoal grills. You can play volleyball with your family as you wait for the meal to get ready. The park's office loans out these volleyballs freely. Pets are not allowed at the general picnic areas.
Wildlife at Big Foot Beach State Park
Expect to see different kinds of wildlife in this park- foxes, cottontail rabbits, coyotes, white-tail deer- depending on the season.
Bird watching at Big Foot Beach State Park
Most of the birds you will encounter inside this park are woodland birds. Friends of Big Foot Beach State Park organize bird-watching hikes several times during the year.
Some of the woodland birds to see here include wood thrush, eastern meadowlark, bobolink, great-crested flycatchers, and northern flickers. At night, expect to see owls and bald eagles. On the lake (especially in spring and fall seasons), you'll see the merganser and horned grebe ducks.
Hunting and trapping at Big Foot Beach State Park
Hunting is a common practice here going back many years when the Potawatomi tribes ruled the lands. You will need to have hunting and fishing license and follow the Wisconsin State Parks trails hunting and trapping rules and regulations. Gun hunting is not allowed in this park.
The best hunting times are in the fall/winter season from November 15 to around January 6th. Trapping is not allowed in closed areas of the park, or within 100 yards of hiking trails and other designated use areas, such as campsites. Archery hunting is allowed in spring, from April 1 through May 3rd. You will be given a map at the location to know the hunting and trapping zoned areas. Make sure you check out the State of Wisconsin Hunting Information.
Big Foot Beach State Park in Winter
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and hiking (through the forest and in the open areas) are popular activities in the winter season in this park. Camping is not allowed during the winter season. The park's staff creates tracks for cross country skiing if the situation allows. Ice fishing is also a popular activity but make sure you consult the office because this is a highly regulated sport for safety purposes.
Big Foot Beach State Park and Dogs
Let's start with the obvious: dogs shouldn't be left unattended and you should pick up the poop. Waste should be disposed of in dumpsters or trash receptacles.
Dogs are allowed in most campgrounds, trails, roads, and outlying areas of the parks. They must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet at all times, if they are not under control at all times, they can be seized and subject to local laws pertaining to stray animals.
ID tags are a good idea if your dog isn't micro-chipped. If you do lose your pet you can contact the Walworth County Humane Society at (262) 723-1000.
Rabies could be a thing as there are wild animals like raccoons your pooch could come in contact with so make sure your pooch has all current vaccinations.
Other animals like deer, red fox, coyote, squirrels, and more have all been spotted at the park.
Pets are not allowed in the following places:
- Buildings
- Picnic areas and picnic shelters
- Beaches
- Playgrounds
- Marked Nature Trails
- No Pets are allowed on the ski trails when they are snow-covered.
Of course, if your dog is a service animal, those rules do not apply.
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Attractions close to Big Foot Beach State Park
Occasionally, we love to park and play. That means we camp in the area for a while and use that as home base as we explore the area. It can be fun to know what is in the area besides the incredible nature you immerse yourself in.
I find it also helps in the event of bad weather – hiking or kayaking in a mild monsoon (like my trip turned out last weekend) isn't a ton of fun. Other ideas make for a plan B or even C…
Geneva Lake Museum
Location: 255 Mill Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Indulge your family in a bit of the history of the area at the Geneva Lake Museum. Take a walk through small, historic homes and learn about how people lived in this area many centuries ago.
Safari Lake Geneva
Location: W1612 Litchfield Road, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Experience "Jungle Jay's" Safari Lake Geneva! This is a family-owned refuge for rare animals and animals that face the danger of extinction. You can get drive-through safaris and interact with the animals closely. The center also offers educational programs on animal and environmental conservation.
Animal Gardens
Location: 5065 WI-50, Delavan, WI 53115
On your way to (or from) the Big Foot Beach State Park, you can pop into this location to experience exotic animals and the singing parrot, nicknamed Echo. It is a petting zoo that also offers other numerous attractions including well-maintained grounds for holding events and parties, rides (train rides, pony rides, and tractor-pulled rides), and dancing horses shows.
Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
Location: N3232 CO Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
You can enjoy zip-lining, tackling challenging obstacle courses, snowshoeing, hiking, skiing, biking, and all sorts of outdoor adventure in this location.
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
A perfect way to end a trip to Big Foot State Park would be by taking a boat cruise on Lake Geneva. There are several options here, including public sightseeing cruises, private cruises, and wedding cruises. Cocktails and exotic food are offered on deck.
Restaurants and hotels near Big Foot Beach State Park
Most of the hotels close to the park are located in Lake Geneva town. Here are some of our favorite joints. Keep in mind that hands down, our favorite is the Simple Cafe. You can read more about it here: Simple Cafe Lake Geneva is Anything But Simple.
Next Door Pub & Pizza
Location: 411 Interchange North, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
This pub and pizza joint cooks its delicacies using the traditional, original stone-hearth oven design. They also have gluten-free options on their menu. You can enjoy a nice cocktail and listen to live entertainment as your food gets prepared.
Joni's Diner
Location: 111 South Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Grab a delicious omelet or burger from one of the finest (and oldest) establishments in Lake Geneva. The ambiance in this location is amazing and they have a wide selection of meals to choose from.
Geneva ChopHouse
Location: 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
This is another American-themed hotel that serves tantalizing dishes. Be sure to test their signature wines and cocktails while you are here. Seafood, desserts, and steaks are the main delicacies.
Parking at Big Foot Beach State Park
There is ample and secure parking space inside the park. Display your vehicle admissions sticker to be allowed entry. Day hikers and backpackers get charged $8 per vehicle (with WI plates) and $11 per out-of-state vehicle.
Directions to Big Foot Beach State Park
If you are coming from the Lake Geneva direction, head east towards Mill Street (following the West Main Street), then turn right and follow the South Lake Shore to the Big Foot Beach State Park.
Cities near Big Foot Beach State Park
- Lake Geneva – 3.4 miles
- Burlington – 13.4 miles away via WI-36
- Delavan – 15.8 miles via WI-50E
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Virginia Special Event and Contest Calendar
Special Events are a great way to get visibility from all of the community.
Contests are not only a way to keep people involved, but also to learn or improve on operating skills.
As with all endeavors of the amateur radio community, think marketing, especially to those who have to the ability to regulate our spectrum. What benefit are you providing either to the community at large, or to the amateur radio community, with your Special Event or Contest. It could be educational (museum ships get folks to see the history of radio in action), commemorative events, or contests where you can demonstrate technical proficiency.
Special Event Resources
Virginia QSO Party This is an annual event promote amateur radio activity in the 95 Virginia Counties and 38 Virginia Independent Cities. See the link for more information.
Worked All Virginia: Sponsored by the Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club, Fredericksburg, Virginia to promote amateur radio activity within the state of Virginia, and to encourage radio contacts with Virginia amateurs. Available to Radio Amateurs worldwide who have made 2-way amateur radio contact with at least 50 Virginia counties or Independent Cities. Contacts can be made from any QTH.


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South Georgia State College, a state college of the University System of Georgia, is a multi-campus, student-centered institution offering high-quality associate and select baccalaureate degree programs. The institution provides innovative teaching and learning experiences, a rich array of student activities and athletic programs, access to unique ecological sites, and residential options to create a diverse, globally-focused, and supportive learning environment.
(SGSC Mission Statement, approved 2012)
In academic year 2021-2022, SGSC offered three associate degree programs (A. A., A. S., and A. S. in Nursing) with twenty academic transfer pathways and eight bachelor's degree programs (B. S. in Nursing, B. S. in Biological Sciences, B. S. in Management, B. S. in Long-Term Healthcare Management,
B. S. in Public Service Leadership, B. A. in Business & Technical Writing, B. S. in Elementary/Special Education, B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology). Associate's degree-level students comprised 79% of SGSC's fall 2021 enrollment.
SGSC's mission, completion priorities, and student body demographics clearly align. The institution consistently enrolls primarily "traditional" students (80% fall 2021, excluding dual-enrolled). However, a variety of student-support services for all students is extremely important at SGSC, where for fall 2021 half of all students were Pell grant recipients (52%, excluding dual-enrolled), well over one-third of entering freshmen were enrolled in an LS math corequisite course, and over one-third were first-generation college students (36%, excluding dual-enrolled). Such student demographic data has led SGSC to employ Momentum Year/Mindset strategies focusing on helping at-risk students to succeed and earn a degree.
The "Enrollment and Demographic Trends" and "Underserved Enrollment Trends" tables (Appendix tables A and B, respectively) provide a good look at the SGSC student body's characteristics. In addition to the data in the tables, it is noteworthy that currently SGSC enrolls students from approximately 70% of the 159 Georgia counties, 22 other states, and 13 other countries. The students represented in these enrollment figures help "to create a diverse, globally-focused learning environment" (SGSC Mission Statement).
Benchmark, Aspirational, and Competitor Institution and Student Achievement
In selecting a benchmark, aspirational, and competitor institution, SGSC focused on performance in three specific areas related to student success. As required in SACS COC standards (8.1, Student Achievement), all three areas are identified in the SGSC website's information on student achievement. Because SGSC is, like her seven sister institutions in the USG's state college sector, primarily an associate's degree-granting institution with a select number of bachelor's degree programs (see Mission Statement), the retention and graduation rate student achievement focus is on associate's degree-seeking students. Among the measures included in SGSC's student achievement goals are the following (achievement targets are discussed below):
In previous years' annual CCG reports, these three student achievement measures have been considered within the separate strategy of "academic advising." That strategy is now being addressed in relation to student achievement aspirations and promoting fuller student schedules and Area A completion. Although budget cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic have eliminated all but two of SGSC's professional advisors, necessitating a return to a faculty advising model, we continue to employ efficient academic advising to help eliminate barriers to student progress and to bolster student retention and graduation rates.
Since SGSC is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and is classified by the System as one of eight "state colleges," all of whom have quite similar missions and follow the same USG directives, policies, goals, initiatives, and strategic plan, it makes sense to choose benchmark, aspirational, and competitor institutions from among the USG state colleges. That sector's data on the bulleted student achievement measures above identifies Georgia Highlands as a high-performing institution in the state college sector and a good benchmark, aspirational, and competitor institution.
The data in Appendix table C shows that the one-year institution-specific retention rate for SGSC's FTFT associate degree-seeking students has remained consistent at a 47% six-year average from fall 2016 through fall 2021 cohorts, while the institution-specific average for all eight USG state colleges for the same period was 54%. The Georgia Highlands average for the period was 64%, well above the SGSC and System averages. SGSC's goal is a one-year FTFT associate's degree-seeking student retention rate of 55% for the fall 2025 student cohort, and the fall 2021 cohort rate of 50.3% is a good start from the 47% average for the previous five years.
While the SGSC-specific one-year retention rate for FTFT degree-seeking students has been consistently lower than the average for all eight USG state colleges, the one-year retention rate of former SGSC students within the USG over the six-year period averages 64%, while for the same period the average for all USG state colleges is 62.5%. Given the A. A. and A. S. transfer mission of USG state colleges and the ease of transfer among USG institutions facilitated by a common core curriculum, it is significant that SGSC prepares students well for receiving institutions. SGSC's goal is to maintain a one-year retention rate within the USG of 65% by the fall 2025 cohort.
The three-year graduation rate data in Appendix table D compares the six-year SGSC rates to the average rates for the same period for all eight USG state colleges. "Institution-specific" refers to students graduating from SGSC, "System-wide for SGSC" refers to former SGSC students who graduate from any USG institution, and "System-wide for all state colleges" refers to students who began at a USG institution, transferred to another USG institution, and graduated from the USG institution to which they transferred.
The data in the table shows that the three-year institution-specific graduation rate for SGSC's FTFT associate degree-seeking students is at a six-year average of 16.4% (fall 2014 through fall 2019 cohorts), while the institution-specific average for all eight USG state colleges is 15.3% for the same period. The Georgia Highlands State College average rate for the six-year period is 18%, significantly higher than the average SGSC and state college rates. The rationale for an SGSC metric goal of a 20% three-year FTFT associate's degree-seeking student graduation rate for the fall 2023 cohort is based on the fall 2019 cohort rate of 20%, which is above the Georgia Highlands fall 2019 rate of 19.7% and the highest three-year graduation rate in the state college sector for the fall 2019 cohort. Georgia Highlands had the second-highest fall 2019 rate in our sector.
It is noteworthy that SGSC's institution-specific graduation rate typically exceeds the average graduation rate for all USG state colleges. In addition, the rate for the most recent student cohort of former SGSC students transferring to other USG state colleges (fall 2019, 20.3%) exceeds the average rate for all USG state college associate's degree-seeking students transferring within the System (fall 2019, 16.4%).
The percentage change in the number of degrees awarded can be compared among the eight state college sector institutions to give a good idea of how SGSC performs with that perhaps most important student achievement metric. Appendix table E shows the total number of degrees (certificates excluded), as well as the number and percentage change for the period FY 2019 through FY 2022 for the eight USG state college sector institutions. It is noteworthy that only two institutions show a positive change in the number of degrees awarded during the period (Coastal Georgia and Georgia Highlands)., SGSC shows the smallest decline by far (-.27%) among the other six institutions. The comparison period obviously spans the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which probably best explains the decline in degrees awarded—just as similar declines in enrollment during this period are probably best attributed to the pandemic.
Appendix table F demonstrates that declining enrollment does not necessarily result in fewer degrees conferred. In fact, the Degrees Conferred by Degree Offered table shows that the reverse was true at SGSC for the five-year period FY 2017 through FY 2021, during which SGSC had a significant increase in the number of degrees awarded. However, FY 2022 shows a decrease in degrees awarded, undoubtedly related to the enrollment decreases experienced during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past several years of Momentum/Mindset focus, there has been a significant increase in the number and type of student success strategies created to foster student achievement. The two SGSC campuses have academic success tutoring centers, STEM centers, writing centers, and 24/7 tutoring availability through tutor.com. In addition, there is a student success program for residential students on the Douglas Campus (there are no residence halls on the Waycross Campus). SGSC would like to increase the number of degrees awarded to 400 for FY 2023, but this measure is highly dependent on enrollment.
The following SGSC student success inventory update discusses the strategies included in the SGSC Momentum Plan 2022 template. Rather than devote unnecessary space to reproducing the template and permitting some detail, the update is in narrative form with appended data tables.
The strategies reviewed are as follows:
As reported in last year's annual college completion report, the SGSC "Big Idea" from the Momentum Summit is the development of a "Concierge Coaching" model to help at-risk students in their journey while at SGSC, thereby providing an additional layer of support and connection for these students. The College launched a pilot of the Concierge Coaching program during summer semester 2021, targeting 21 first-time matriculating students with high school GPAs of 2.5 or below and assigning each student to one of 22 coaches. We understand that high school GPA may no longer be a good predictor of student success, but we have chosen it as a starting point and anticipate that going above 2.5 would create a coaching availability issue. The initial coaching program outcomes have remained the same during the past academic year and are as follows:
Students in the Concierge Coaching program will--
SGSC is currently determining benchmarks and metrics to measure the degree to which students meet the above outcomes, especially the last two, and to measure the program's impact on student GPA and persistence each semester. Data gathered for academic year 2021-2022, including summer term 2022, provides a starting point for SGSC's development of metrics and data results. Appendix table G shows the numbers of students placed on academic probation or suspension and assigned to coaches for each term of the academic year, the students' average previous term and end-of-term semester and institutional grade point averages, the number and percentage of students converting to "good standing" by the end of each term, and progression percentages. Notably, in the case of grade point averages, each of the three semesters shows a gain, even though the gains are admittedly small. The SGSC Academic Affairs and Student Success staff are currently discussing developing strategies to address good standing and progression percentages.
A survey of students engaged in the academic year 2021-2022 concierge coaching program addresses the first three bulleted outcomes above. Appendix table H contains survey questions and average student rating responses for each question. Overall, the survey response data show that participating students were "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with Concierge Coaching and are developing a positive mindset toward SGSC's services and attitude toward student success. For fall 2021 and fall 2022, student responses to every survey item average in the "satisfied" category.
In addition to the student satisfaction survey, a survey of coach perceptions of the program was also administered following spring semester 2022. After identifying the academic term to which the survey responses apply (Q1), coaches responded to the following six open-ended questions:
Representative examples of coach responses, together with the question number for each remark, are as follows:
"I have liked that it [the program] gives me a way to reach out to students and let them know directly about the services we offer at the college to help them." (Q2)
"Students do not always respond to the outreach efforts of the coach." (Q3)
"Tell students to call on their coach at the beginning of the semester. Encourage the students to reach out and own the support. Provide some incentives for them to reach out." (Q4)
"Coaches need to continue to meet periodically to share ideas on how to reach out/help students." (Q4)
"Have a meet and greet for students and coaches so that they can put a face and name to each other." (Q4)
"Continue to have periodic meetings to get feedback on what we have observed and to share ideas on how to reach out and help students." (Q5)
"I'm not sure how they would feel about one of their peers knowing their issues with study habits, grades, etc." (Q6)
"I think they may be more responsive to their peers because it is someone who understands more of where they are coming from. The student may also feel that a peer will be friendlier to approach for help less intimidating than a faculty/staff member." (Q6)
"In theory, the model is sound and effective, but in reality, we must find ways to encourage students to participate in their own academic progress. Perhaps the coach can serve as liaison between students and professors so that the students see the coach as being able to support them in approaching the professor. Including a student's professor in the conversation about a student's academic progress would encourage the student to rely on the coach." (Q7)
Project lead/point of contact: Ms. Brandi Elliott, Associate Vice President of Student Success, email@example.com
Accomplishments during academic year 2021-2022: release and scale of Mindset BOOST workshops:
The SGSC STEM Grant team designed and implemented virtual and in-person workshops to promote a positive academic mindset (GPS). In academic year 2019-2020, we held five BOOST workshops attended by 102 STEM students and held four virtual workshops for academic year 2020-2021. However, no one attended any of those workshops. This was the height of the pandemic and participation was non-existent. Several informal discussions with students suggest three reasons for the low attendance of the synchronous virtual workshops:
During Fall 2021, we offered the asynchronous virtual workshop post-midterm as a "Grade First Aid" style intervention with 114 students participating. Of those, 55 were in a STEM course. Appendix table I, fall 2021, shows DFW rates for those specific STEM courses. Those who participated had a significantly lower DFW rate than those who did not.
During Spring 2022, we again offered the asynchronous virtual workshop, but this time we opened this workshop, plus an additional workshop on time management, at the Early Alert deadline, approximately one month before midterm. Before the midterm, 202 students participated, and an additional 104 participated after the midterm date. Of the 306 total participants, 60 were enrolled in a STEM course. Appendix table J, Spring 2022, shows DFW rates for those specific STEM courses. Again, it is clear that those who participated had a significantly lower DFW rate in most courses than those who did not participate.
Session titles and attendance numbers for AY 2019-2020, 2020-2021, & 2021-2022 are in Appendix Table K.
Accomplishments during academic year 2021-2022: provide Mindset training focused on promoting growth mindset college-wide for faculty:
During fall 2021, ten faculty, which grew to 16 during the Spring of 2022 from the School of Arts and Sciences, collected data on a series of mindset-promoting interventions/activities.
An example of one of their plans is as follows:
During Spring 2022, this effort reached over 700 unique students (Douglas, Waycross, Valdosta Entry Program, online).
Plans and challenges for the current academic year (2022-2023):
Project lead/point of contact: Dr. Katy Dye, Assistant Professor of Biology, email@example.com
Advisor training to help students create fuller schedules and to promote Area A completion is on the training calendar. During spring semester 2021, this topic was covered in Momentum Year training along with Focus Areas. The training is to be recorded and placed with other advisor training videos on Georgia View.
Accomplishments during academic year 2021-2022:
SGSC is exploring how best to use data related to student academic scheduling in reports from Navigate. We are establishing report cycles for data collection and analysis and developing a process for publishing and disseminating data findings for faculty and staff. Data analysis will result in creating the ongoing action plans at appropriate institutional levels.
Data on student enrollment in 15 or more credit hours is in Appendix table L. The rate of enrollments in 15 or more credit hours declined for fall 2020, undoubtedly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and SGSC's move to online-only classes. At the same time, however, the fall 2021 rate at which students successfully completed 15 or more hours (58.30%) was at its highest since fall 2015 and well above the 2018 lowest point of 35.40% (Appendix table M).
Use Navigate to encourage Area A completion
Academic advisor training in Area A completion is ongoing. In training, we cover how to advise students who were not successful in Area A classes or classes to be completed the previous semester or within 30 hours of enrollment. In addition, advisor training includes recognizing classes appropriate for a particular student's academic pathway.
SGSC intends to explore the ability to mine data related to the reports listed from Navigate, establish report cycles for data collection and analysis, publish and disseminate findings to faculty and staff, and create ongoing action plans based on the data and at appropriate levels.
The Area A completion audit in Appendix table N shows Areas A1, A2, and A (total) completion data. Notably, the total Area A completion rate has more than doubled from the fall 2013 rate of 25.74% to the fall 2020 rate of 53.29%, but the rate declined slightly (3.41%) for fall 2021.
Plans and challenges for the current academic year (2022-2023):
Project lead/point of contact: Ms. Brandi Elliott, Associate Vice President for Academic Success, firstname.lastname@example.com
The SGSC Career Services Coordinator has been collaborating with other staff members to develop collaborative career programming through alumni involvement in disseminating the career information.
Such involvement focuses on alumni guest speakers, guest panels, and guest interaction with students. Office of Student Success personnel and current and former STEM Center Coordinators are engaged in STEM career services programming. Career Services activities also include workshops on resume writing and soft skills development.
Accomplishments during academic year 2021-2022:
Plans and challenges for the current academic year (2022-2023):
Project lead/point of contact: Mr. David Butler, Senior Coordinator of Career and Academic Advising for Student Success, firstname.lastname@example.com
As reported in last year's college completion update, "Undergraduate Student Research" was SGSC's recently-concluded Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) topic. The SGSC QEP continues to be included here as a High Impact Practice because it has significantly affected SGSC culture and mindset.
Purpose and Outcomes of the QEP: SGSC recognizes an obligation to help students gain a solid foundation of research skills to prepare them for the future; studies on undergraduate research demonstrate that student participation in this activity promotes student engagement and achievement.
The purpose of the QEP is reflected in the student learning outcomes: (1) to identify ethical research practices, (2) to generate answerable research questions, (3) to analyze prior research, (4) to develop a hypothesis from a research question, (5) to construct a research plan, (6) to collect relevant data, (7) to analyze relevant data, (8) to draw appropriate conclusions based on analysis, (9) to present research.
Appendix Table O shows the degree to which students enrolled in QEP-infused courses achieved the target outcome of 70% of students achieving a rubric rating of "good" or "excellent" for each outcome. As reported last year, the data shows clearly that by the last two years of the QEP, the level of student achievement for each of the nine outcomes was met.
Ongoing accomplishments: Undergraduate Research symposia and campus culture/mindset:
Since the initial implementation of the QEP, an SGSC student research symposium has taken place each semester, even after the required five years of the QEP. The purpose of the symposium is to provide a forum for students to present their research to the SGSC community and interested residents of surrounding communities. Any student may engage in research to be presented, and each presenter has a faculty mentor. Participation has grown significantly over the years. The spring 2019 symposium was attended by a record 402 faculty, staff, students, and community members. The fall 2020 event had 396 attendees—even though the COVID-19 pandemic was affecting student enrollment, course delivery, and participation in campus events. The spring 2021 symposium, also during a COVID-19 semester, had an attendance of 314, including 272 students. When the number of attendees who came to more than one day of the symposium is counted for multiple visits, the total session attendance number for spring 2021 was 2,423. While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected symposia, fall 2021 and spring 2022 presentations numbered 50 each semester, and attendance was 238 for fall and 251 for spring. We anticipate that presentations and attendance will recover to pre-pandemic numbers and that student interest will continue to impact student engagement and success. However, we have significant challenges going forward, as discussed below.
Plans and challenges for the current academic year (2022-2023):
Project lead/point of contact: Dr. Rob Page, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, email@example.com, and Dr. Frank Holiwski, Professor of Psychology, email@example.com
Since the implementation of G2C's "Gateways to Completion" in 2018, the initiative sought to improve student performance in foundational high-enrollment and high-risk courses through course redesign, predictive analytics and improved teaching and learning pedagogy. G2C provided faculty with processes, instructional and curricular guidance, and analytics tools to redesign teaching, learning, and success in high-risk gateway courses. The initiative's progress and success have been reported yearly in SGSC's annual CCG Report, but it is now retired and will no longer be included in CCG updates.
Student response to the fall 2021 mindset surveys was the lowest SGSC response rate since the initial implementation of the survey. SGSC needs help in developing strategies for encouraging student participation. Perhaps institutions that have had success with student survey participation could share their process for achieving positive results. The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly had an adverse effect on participation in the survey over the past two years. Another significant and related occurrence is that SGSC had no Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research for spring and summer 2021 and the entire academic year 2021-2022 due to our director's severe COVID-19 effects that necessitated leaving the position. Due to budget cuts, we currently have a shared Institutional effectiveness staff member from Coastal Georgia who provides SGSC data effectively.
Because student response to the fall 2021 surveys was so small (1 student took the early fall survey; 11 students took the late fall survey; 0 students took both), the data generated is meaningless. Consequently, SGSC cannot report on Mindset Survey results beyond those already discussed in last year's college completion report (Appendix Table P).
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Note: Homeowners seeking a loan should contact RD for details on nonprofits participating in this program.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 10, 2012) – DRC Industries, a packaging materials supplier, plans to acquire an additional 126,000 sq. ft. and add 25 jobs in Carroll County, Gov. Steve Beshear's office announced Tuesday. The project entails a $2 million investment by the company.
Established in 2003, DRC Industries has grown from distributing and warehousing packaging supplies to expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The project's 126,000 sq. ft. expansion will complement the company's existing 80,000 sq. ft. facility in Carroll County, and will allow more storage and warehousing space along with additional personnel.
"After looking at other locations and considering all factors, it made the most business sense to stay in Carroll County," said Daniel Click, president of DRC Industries. "The acquisition of the new larger facility will provide more than enough room for today's business and tomorrow's growth. We look forward to the next 10 years of continued success in Carroll County and appreciate the effort of our local and state officials who helped make this possible."
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved DRC Industries for tax incentives up to $250,000 through the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets.


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Recently, the state of Florida saw two of its citizens die in a horrific crime committed by an illegal immigrant, by a sociopathic criminal who shouldn't have even been here in the first place. The police, reporting on that crime and arrest, said:
The Daytona Beach Police Department (DBPD) makes an arrest in the murders of a married couple who were found dead four days ago as they were heading home from Bike Week festivities on Main Street.
32-year-old Jean Robert Macean – a resident of Orlando – was captured at 5316 Point Vista Circle in Orlando around 11:00 a.m. today (March 10, 2022) by a task force comprised of members of the United States Marshals Service, the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orlando Police Department.
"This was one of the most brutal murders I've ever seen in my 20-plus years as a police officer in Daytona Beach," stated Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young. "We want to thank the entire Daytona Beach community and the communities around us for providing our detectives with over 100 tips. We appreciate that level of cooperation in such a serious matter."
A married couple was murdered–brutally hacked and slashed to death–by an illegal immigrant (hence why they say "resident of Orlando" rather than "citizen of Orlando"), their bright lives snuffed out by someone who never should have even been in America.
Well, Florida Governor Ron Desantis is furious about that and not willing to shut up about it in the name of political correctness. No, he sounded off on the issue in a press conference in which he blamed Biden's open border for the crime, saying:
"Floridians should not be subject to the reckless open border policies that the Biden Administration is imposing on this country. These policies are deadly — we also need answers as to why the State Attorney's Office dropped charges against the defendant."
He added that a change in policy is the reason why the Haitian national was able to kill the Florida couple, saying:
"The Aultmans suffered at the hands of an illegal immigrant due to open border policies that are failing our citizens. the Biden Administration announced a new Temporary Protected Status designation for Haiti last year, a reversal of the policy of the previous administration. The policy allowed Macean to stay in the country."
And while this one crime was particularly heinous and recent, it's far from the only time that illegals have killed Floridians, as Just the News pointed out, saying:
St. Augustine resident, 25-year-old Corbin Wagner, was allegedly killed by Dominican national Orlando Gonzales-Beato, who was charged with driving under the influence manslaughter. He had no U.S. driver's license or address and a blood-alcohol level of .270, three times the legal limit, FHP reported.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a detainer on Gonzales-Beato at the time for him to be released to ICE because he was in the U.S. illegally.
Their murders also came after a Jacksonville father of four was allegedly stabbed to death in October by a Honduran national. The 24-year-old man had entered the U.S. illegally claiming to be an unaccompanied minor. It took the work of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to uncover his real identity and age, which hadn't been done by Homeland Security or Border Patrol agents when he first entered the U.S. illegally.
Illegal immigration kills. At least Florida has a governor in Ron DeSantis who's willing to stand up to the Biden Administration and its demented illegal immigration policies.
By: Gen Z Conservative, editor of GenZConservative.com. Follow me on Parler and Gettr.
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Bury's Layton Williams has narrowly made it into the quarter-finals of Strictly Come Dancing after finding himself in the dance-off on tonight's results show.
The Bad Education star, 29, found himself in the bottom two along with TV presenter Angela Scanlon following the judges' scores and a public vote.
Ahead of performing the American Smooth again for the judges Layton said: "I'm obviously disappointed [to be in the dance-off] going from the top to the bottom, I'm really sorry.
"But I'm just going to go out and do my best and put on a show and have a good time."
Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke chose to save Williams and professional Nikita Kuzmin after they re-performed an American Smooth routine to It's Oh So Quiet by Bjork.
Du Beke said: "I don't think either couple danced as well as they can. It was the closest dance off we've had in the series so far.
"This is the only thing, I saw an error from one of the couples, so I'm going to vote to keep in to the quarter-finals, Layton and Nikita."
However, head judge Shirley Ballas opted for Scanlon and professional Carlos Gu's cha cha routine to I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor.
Ballas, known as the Queen of Latin, said: "Well important for me always when it comes to ballroom and Latin is the character of the dance, that it's true to the dance, timing and quality and I would have voted for Angela and Carlos."
However, she did not have to put down her casting vote and Scanlon, who previously presented the rebooted Robot Wars with Irish comedian Dara O'Briain and hosts Your Home Made Perfect, was eliminated.
Scanlon said: "It's been honestly incredible, I'm gutted, really gutted that it's finished now, but it has been the most wonderful experience.
"I have made the best friend in this man (Carlos).
"We have had so much fun, he is such an incredible guy.
"He has supported me and picked me up and made me laugh so much.
"I don't know what to say, it's been magical honestly – all of those people up there.
"My husband at home, my two little girls and all my friends."
Gu said she has worked "so hard" before adding: "Look at her now – I am so proud, her sense of humour and we had so much fun everyday – she cracks me up laughing."
Bury-born former Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola received the highest score of the night from the judges with 37 points.
Mabuse said that "it was about intimacy" and there was a real story for their "brilliant" Argentine Tango to Bills, Bills, Bills by Destiny's Child.
The results show also featured Scottish rock band Texas singing Inner Smile, a dance from professionals Vito Coppola and Luba Mushtuk and what the show described as "whodunnit-inspired routine" from Strictly's dancers.
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Michigan hop pest report week of June 1, 2023
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly.
For a hop production update from around the state, please see the June 1 Hop Crop Report.
Grass weeds need to be treated when small for optimal control. Some growers use various forms of cultivation to suppress weeds. Refer to the Michigan Hop Management Guide for weed control options.
Downy mildew
Downy mildew infection symptoms are visible in some yards. Downy mildew is caused by the fungus-like organism Pseudoperonospora humuli. It is a significant disease of hop in Michigan, potentially causing substantial yield and quality losses. This disease affects cones and foliage and can become systemic; in extreme cases, the crown may die. Cool and damp weather during the spring provide ideal growth conditions for the pathogen.
Disease severity is dependent on cultivar, environmental conditions and management programs. Focus on proactive management strategies, including 1) sourcing clean planting stock, 2) clean crown management in the spring, 3) scouting regularly and 4) utilizing a preventative fungicide program.
Scouting for downy mildew involves monitoring the crop for signs and symptoms of disease to evaluate the efficacy of the control program being utilized and gauge the level of disease pressure throughout the season. Growers should keep records of their scouting, including maps of their fields, a record of sampling and disease pressure, as well as the control measures utilized. Scouting should begin as soon as plants begin to grow and should continue until the crop is dormant.
To begin scouting, section your farm off into manageable portions based on location, yard size and variety and scout these areas separately. It is more practical to deal with blocks that are of the same variety, age and spacing. Walk diagonally across the yard and along an edge row to ensure you view plants from both the edge and inner portion of the block. Change the path you walk each time you scout to inspect new areas. Reexamine hotpots where you have historically encountered high mildew pressure. Weekly scouting is recommended at a minimum.
Unfortunately, even when best management practices are followed, downy mildew can gain a foothold in Michigan yards due to high disease pressure, challenges with fungicide application timing, suboptimal spray coverage, fungicide wash-off, cultivar susceptibility or a combination of these factors. In addition, fungicide resistance and infected nursery plants may play a role in some disease control failures. Recent research indicates that fungicide resistance in hop downy mildew is not widespread in Michigan for popularly used fungicides with FRAC code 40 (Higgins et al., unpublished). See the list of recommended fungicides below for more information on FRAC code 40 fungicides.
Clean planting material should be used when establishing new hopyards, since many insect and disease pests are readily spread via nursery stock. Consider purchasing a few plants from prospective nurseries and have them tested for diseases including mildews and viruses before committing to a large numbers of plants. Additionally, any other signs of poor handling at the propagator level may be used as an indicator of plant quality. Other signs of poor handling would include mite or aphid infestations, spray damage, or poor root development and would be grounds for rejecting a delivery of plants.
Growers should utilize a protectant fungicide management strategy to mitigate the risks of early and severe infections but can also utilize cultural practices to reduce disease. Keep in mind that varieties vary widely in their susceptibility to downy mildew and select the more tolerant varieties when possible (refer to Table 2 in the Field Guide for Integrated Pest Management in Hops).
On mature plants, removal of the first flush of growth can help suppress disease development if disease is already present in the yard from the previous season. The early growth should be completely removed using mechanical or chemical pruning. As bines develop (8-10 feet), the removal of superfluous basal foliage and lower leaves to promote air movement in the canopy and to reduce the duration of wetting periods is recommended. This is commonly achieved through multiple applications of Aim herbicide or concentrated nitrogen fertilizer solutions. Aim will also control smaller weeds within the row. The use of Aim, pruning, and/or crowning should not be performed on baby hop plants (less than 3 years old). If there is a cover crop, it should be mowed close to the ground. If yards have no cover crop, cultivation can help to dry the soil and minimize humidity. Keep nitrogen applications moderate. For more information on pruning, refer to the Michigan State University Extension article, "Pruning hops for disease management and yield benefits".
Apply fungicide treatments on a protectant basis as soon as bines reach 6 inches in the spring, regardless of the presence or absence of visible symptoms of downy. If you are planning to remove the first flush of growth by pruning, the first fungicide application should occur only after regrowth. Applications should continue season long on a seven to 10 day reapplication interval. The time between applications may stretch longer when the disease pressure is low, particularly after cone closure. Several periods in the season are particularly critical for disease control: immediately before and after training; when lateral branches begin to develop; bloom; and when cones are closing up. Covering young, developing bracts before cones close up is critical to protecting against downy mildew when conditions for disease are favorable. Getting adequate coverage on undersides of bracts where infection occurs becomes increasingly difficult as cones mature.
Refer to the Michigan Hop Management Guide's section on downy mildew for additional management information.
Powdery mildew
In addition to downy mildew, growers should also be vigilant in scouting for and managing powdery mildew, which may be a bigger issue this year as conditions are hot and dry. Powdery mildew of hop (caused by the fungus Podosphaera macularis) is an important but sporadic disease in Michigan hopyards. Seasonal powdery mildew disease severity is dependent on cultivar, environmental conditions and management programs. Focus on proactive management strategies, including sourcing clean planting stock, scouting regularly and utilizing a preventative fungicide management program.
Powdery mildew resulting from bud infection appears in the spring white stunted shoots called "flag shoots." Flag shoots are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all shoots in a field and making detection at this stage very difficult. Secondary lesions become visible as leaf tissue expands and first appear as raised blisters, which quickly develop into white, round colonies. Infected burrs and cones can also support white fungal colonies or may exhibit a reddish discoloration if infected later in development.
Burrs and young cones are very susceptible to infection, which can lead to cone distortion, substantial yield reduction, diminished alpha-acids content, color defects, premature ripening, off-aromas and complete crop loss. Cones become somewhat less susceptible to powdery mildew with maturity, although they never become fully immune to the disease. Infection during the later stages of cone development can lead to browning and hastened maturity. Alpha-acids typically are not influenced greatly by late-season infections, but yield can be reduced by 20% or more due to shattering of overly dry cones during harvest resulting from accelerated maturity.
Late-season powdery mildew can be easily confused with other diseases such as Alternaria cone disorder, gray mold, other cone diseases or spider mite damage. Several weak pathogens and secondary organisms can be found on cones infected by powdery mildew; limiting powdery mildew can reduce these secondary infections.
Conditions that favor powdery mildew are reported to include low light levels resulting from cloud cover, canopy density, excessive fertility and high soil moisture. Leaf wetness from dew or rain does not directly impact powdery mildew infection, but results from high humidity and cloud cover, which favors disease. Temperatures from 46 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit allow powdery mildew to develop, but disease is favored by temperatures of 64 to 70 F; disease risk decreases when temperatures consistently exceed 86 F for six hours or more.
Limiting powdery mildew is best approached by integrating resistant varieties, sourcing clean planting material, following crop sanitation practices, limiting early season disease establishment, optimizing fertilization and irrigation, and well-timed fungicide applications. While you may not be able to select resistant varieties because of market factors, some resistant varieties are available. The reaction of a hop variety to powdery mildew varies depending on where it is grown and which isolates of the fungus are present. Generally, Columbus, Cashmere and Galena are considered susceptible; Centennial and Chinook are intermediate; Nugget, Newport and Cascade are resistant, although races of the fungus present in Pacific Northwestern U.S. can overcome the resistance in the varieties as well.
Begin managing powdery mildew in early spring by thoroughly removing all green tissue during pruning. The goal of this early pruning is to remove the hard-to-locate flag shoots and delay or prevent infection. Eliminating flag shoots and early season disease requires removing all shoots, including those closest to the ground, on sides of hills and around poles or anchors. Mechanical pruning has been shown to be more effective than chemical pruning in eliminating flag shoots.
Pruning has not been widely adopted in Michigan, but should be considered to minimize risk, particularly if you are experiencing intense powdery or active infections are reported in the region. Avoid pruning and removing basal foliage on baby hop plants (less than 3 years old). For more information on pruning, refer to the MSU Extension article, "Pruning hops for disease management and yield benefits."
Regular fungicide applications are needed to prevent infection and are applied regardless of visible symptoms. Appropriate timing of the first fungicide application after pruning is important to keep disease pressure at manageable levels. This application should be made as soon as possible after shoots reach 6-10 inches or regrow in pruned yards. Different fungicides are utilized for powdery mildew control during three distinct periods of the season: emergence to mid-June; mid-June to bloom; and bloom to preharvest. The Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) mode of action classification codes are included to help growers make resistance management decisions.
Emergence to mid-June
Consider a combination of applications of sulfur (FRAC M2), oils, Flint (trifloxystrobin, FRAC 11), Rhyme (flutriafol, FRAC 3), Procure 480 SC (triflumizonle, FRAC 3) or Unicorn DF (tebuconazole + sulfur, FRAC 3 + M2). Under high pressure, tank mix with oils and integrate copper (FRAC M1) into your downy mildew programs when possible. Avoid tank mixes of copper and sulfur, as phytotoxicity may occur.
Mid-June to bloom
Consider Rhyme (flutriafol, FRAC 3), Procure 480 SC (triflumizole, FRAC 3), Luna Experience (fluopyram + tebuconazole, FRAC 7 + 3), Vivando (metrafenone, FRAC 50), Gatten (flutianil, FRAC U13) and Torino (cyflufenamid, FRAC U6). Under high pressure, tank mix with oils and integrate copper into your downy mildew programs when possible.
Bloom to preharvest
Use a combination of Quintec (quinoxyfen, FRAC 13, 21-day preharvest interval), Pristine (pyraclostrobin + boscalid, FRAC 11 + 7, 14-day preharvest interval), Luna Sensation (fluopyram + trifloxystrobin, FRAC 7 + 11, 14-day preharvest interval), Vivando (metrafenone, FRAC 50, 14-day preharvest interval), Gatten (flutianil, FRAC U13) and Torino (cyflufenamid, FRAC U6, 6 day preharvest interval).
Many fungicide programs can give adequate disease control on leaves when applied preventively under low disease pressure. On cones, however, differences among fungicides are substantial. Mid-July through early August is an essential disease management period. The fungicide Quintec (quinoxyfen), Luna Sensation (fluopyram + trifloxystrobin), Vivando (metrafenone), Gatten (flutianil, FRAC U13) and Torino (cyflufenamid) are especially effective during this time and should be utilized in regular rotation when burrs and cones are present.
Fungicide applications alone are not sufficient to manage the disease. Under high disease pressure, mid-season removal of diseased basal foliage delays disease development on leaves and cones by lowering inoculum and increasing airflow. Do not apply desiccant herbicides until bines have grown far enough up the string so that the growing tip will not be damaged and bark has developed. In trials in Washington, removing basal foliage three times with a desiccant herbicide (e.g., AIM) provided more control of powdery mildew than removing it once or twice. Established yards can tolerate some removal of basal foliage without reducing yield. This practice is not advisable in baby plantings (less than 3 years) and may need to be considered cautiously in some situations with sensitive varieties such as Willamette. The potential for quality defects and yield loss increases with later harvests when powdery mildew is present on cones.
For additional information on powdery mildew of hop, refer to the MSU Extension article, "Managing hop powdery mildew in Michigan."
There is a lot going on with insects this week! European corn borer adult flight has begun, mite levels are building, potato leafhopper arrival is imminent and rose chafer will begin emerging soon.
European corn borer
First flight of European corn borer (ECB) has begun in the lower half of the Lower Peninsula and is imminent in the northern half. To estimate adult flight in your region, refer to the Enviroweather European Corn Borer Model. European corn borer overwinters as larvae inside the host plant where it pupates in response to warming temperatures in spring. First generation flight of moths is expected at 450 GDD base 50, based on a March 1 start date for GDD accumulation. Currently, GDD50 accumulation in the Lower Peninsula ranges from 193-328 with 450 GDD50 falling outside of the forecast data range currently. Historically, first flight has occurred in early June. First generation moth emergence continues for 500 GDD (through 950 GDD base 50) with females laying 200-500 eggs over a period of two to three weeks.
Egg development is driven primarily by temperature, but generally eggs hatch in approximately 12 days. Newly hatched larvae then feed externally on leaves for approximately seven days before boring into stems and petioles where they continue to feed and grow. Once inside the plant, observations in hop indicate that European corn borer larvae damage vascular tissue, disrupt the flow of nutrients and water and impede plant development.
In hop, European corn borer larvae can be found in leaf petioles, sidearms, cone petioles (strigs) and bines. Their location and prevalence in the plant dictates the severity of damage. The most severe damage observed in Michigan hops occurs when hopyards are infested by first generation flight in June during bine elongation and subsequent sidearm and cone development stages. This early infestation greatly reduces yield and leads to variable cone maturity dates.
Focus on scouting for adults and eggs to allow for corrective management before larvae enter the bine. European corn borer eggs are smaller than the head of a pin but are laid in visible groupings. Eggs are white when first laid but change to yellow and then develop a black spot (the larval head capsule) just before hatching. Eggs are likely deposited on the underside of hop leaves in masses of 20 to 30 and covered with a waxy film. If available, you may have better luck spotting eggs in adjacent corn fields.
European corn borer larvae are light gray to faint pink caterpillars with a dark head and have dark spots along the sides of each segment and a pale stripe along the back. They grow to about 1 inch but start out very small at hatch and feed briefly on leaf tissue before boring into hop bines, and even hop leaf petioles.
European corn borer pupae are smooth, reddish brown, cylindrical and about a half-inch long and found inside bines.
The European corn borer moth is about 1 inch long and light brown with wavy bands across the wings. The male is slightly smaller and darker. The tip of the body protrudes beyond the wings. Adult moths are most active in grassy areas before dawn.
Small European corn borer larvae are the intended target of insecticides, so monitoring for adult moth flight is critical to predicting the start of egglaying and subsequent window of egg hatch. Begin monitoring and trapping well before predicted flight (450 GDD50) to avoid missing the beginning of flight.
For more information on European corn borer management, refer to the Michigan State University Extension article, "Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops."
Potato leafhopper
Growers should be on the lookout for potato leafhopper. Like many plants, hops are sensitive to the saliva of potato leafhopper, which is injected by the insect while feeding. Damage to leaf tissue can reduce photosynthesis, which can impact production, quality and cause death in baby plants. To learn more about potato leafhopper, refer to the Hop Potato Leafhopper Factsheet.
Twospotted spider mite
Twospotted spider mite populations are building, due in part to hot dry conditions across much of the state. Carefully monitor mite pressure as twospotted spider mite thrive under hot and dry conditions. Twospotted spider mite is a significant pest of hop in Michigan and can cause complete economic crop loss when high numbers occur. Feeding decreases the photosynthetic ability of the leaves and causes direct mechanical damage to the hop cones. Leaves take on a bronzed and white appearance and can defoliate under high pressure. Intense infestations weaken plants, reducing yield and quality. Dry, hot weather provides ideal conditions for outbreaks. Scout carefully for mites season-long and treat while populations are at low levels, when mites are most effectively managed.
Refer to the twospotted spider mite factsheet for more information on identification and management.
Rose chafer
Some growers may be seeing adult rose chafer activity. Rose chafers are considered a generalist pest and affect many crops, particularly those found on or near sandy soils or grassy areas conducive to grub development. The adult beetles feed heavily on foliage and blossom parts of numerous horticultural crops and can cause significant damage to hop plants, particularly young plants with limited leaf area. Rose chafer skeletonize leaf tissue, giving them a fine lace-like appearance.
Rose chafer cause simple mechanical damage, so consider that established plants can sustain a significant amount of leaf feeding from rose chafer with no negative implications to the plant or crop. Young plants with limited leaf area may require more aggressive management. Chafer activity has typically subsided by the time burrs are present, so yield reductions are not an issue. For more information, refer to the Rose Chafer Factsheet.
Sincere thanks to the Michigan hop producers who provided timely input for the Michigan hop crop report.
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If you are unsure of what is causing symptoms in the field, you can submit a sample to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. Visit the webpage for specific information about how to collect, package, ship and image plant samples for diagnosis. If you have any doubt about what or how to collect a good sample, please contact the lab at 517-432-0988 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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All growers utilizing pesticide can benefit from getting their license, even if not legally required. Understanding pesticides and the associated regulations can help growers protect themselves, others, and the environment. Michigan pesticide applicator licenses are administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. You can read all about the process by visiting the Pesticide FAQ webpage. Michigan State University offers a number of resources to assist people pursuing their license, including an online study/continuing educational course and study manuals.
This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [grant no 2021- 70006-35450] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the North Central IPM Center. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


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The screening also marks the World Premiere of the film, which has been nominated for eight major awards at the festival including Female Action Performer of the Year (star Tracey Birdsall) and Best Science Fiction Film.
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