Apple IPM :: Basics for Orchard Employees
Event Details
Date
January 10, 2020
Time
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location
CCE Saratoga County
50 W High Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Cost
ENYCHP Enrollee Registration : $15.00
(addl attendee $15.00 ea.)
Not an ENYCHP enrollee : $25.00
(addl attendee $25.00 ea.)
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureHave farm employees that need recertification credits? We will be covering the basics of integrated pest management, including how to monitor traps, evaluate insect thresholds, and use prediction models to better manage common orchard pests of Northern New York.
We will also discuss IPM tactics for managing apple scab, fire blight, obliquebanded leafroller, apple maggot, and some common weeds in the orchard.
Agenda:
1:00pm - Announcements, DEC credit sign-up
1:15pm - The Basics of Apple IPM: This portion will be in a PowerPoint lecture format. We will cover the basics of IPM, including how to develop thresholds, monitor traps, and use disease prediction models for better managing orchard pests.
1:45pm - Apple Scab Group Discussion: Using the Fruit category 22 manual for reference, we will discuss as a group integrated pest management options for apple scab. We will discuss pest biology, and best management practices for dealing with scab on the farm.
2:00pm - Fire Blight Group Discussion: Using the Fruit category 22 manual for reference, we will discuss as a group integrated pest management options for fire blight. We will discuss pest biology, and best management practices for dealing with fire blight on the farm.
2:15pm - Obliquebanded Leafroller Discussion: Using the Fruit category 22 manual for reference, we will discuss as a group integrated pest management options for obliquebanded leafroller. We will discuss pest biology, and best management practices for dealing with OBLR on the farm.
2:30pm - Apple Maggot Discussion: Using the Fruit category 22 manual for reference, we will discuss as a group integrated pest management options for apple maggot. We will discuss pest biology, and best management practices for dealing with apple maggot on the farm.
3:00pm - Weed Management Discussion: Using the Fruit category 22 manual for reference, we will discuss as a group integrated pest management options for orchard weeds. We will discuss weed biology, and best management practices for dealing with weeds on the farm.
3:15pm - Wrap Up and Adjourn
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Cherries
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Grapes
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Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
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Onions
Parsnips
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Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
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Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
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Rutabaga
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Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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