Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Enrollment

Program Areas

  • Food Safety
  • Variety Evaluation
  • Market Development
  • Pest Management
  • Cultural Practices

Enrollment Benefits

  • Telephone / Email Consultations
  • Newsletter
  • Direct Mailings
  • Educational Meetings & Conferences
  • In-Field Educational Opportunities
  • On-Farm Research Trials

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Spring Meeting Series

Spring Meeting Series focus on topics such as precision crop load management, pest, & nutrition related to the current phenology of the apple orchards.  These virtual meetings (live & recorded) will be created through Zoom and will be recorded for later viewing on the Lake Ontario Fruit Program YouTube Channel.  Please note that due to phenology dates and times of these meetings are subject to change, please be sure to check the website and Lake Ontario Fruit Program publications & emails often.

Recordings for the previous meetings in this series can be found at https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/submission.php?id=707&crumb=crops|crops|apples|crop*38






Event Details

Spring Bloom Meeting

Date

May 21, 2020

Time

Noon - 1pm

Location

Online - please register via link in description

Host

Lake Ontario Fruit Program


Spring Bloom Meeting



Dr. Terence Robinson & Mario Miranda Sazo will be providing recommendations for bloom thinning in biennial varieties (plus Gala), with up-to-date information based on assessments of freeze damage across the region. This meeting will be recorded.

Please register for this meeting: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rgsmHqpVQ4W6qy53CtDH-w 


Previous Pruning & Pink meetings in this series can be found at https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/submission.php?id=707&crumb=crops|crops|apples|crop*38





Event Details

Spring Petal Fall Thinning Recommendations Meeting Part 1

Date

May 27, 2020

Time

Noon - 1pm

Location

Online, please register via link in the description.

Host

Lake Ontario Fruit Program


Spring Petal Fall Thinning Recommendations Meeting Part 1



Spring Petal Fall Thinning Recommendations Meeting Part 1

A fairly short meeting. Terence Robinson and Mario Miranda Sazo will be making early thinning recommendations based on assessments over the past several days. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, and the webinar will be recorded and posted to our website soon after.

Please register through the following link:

https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gust9w2kTZKjZ0B5ADpEoQ

  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Note: Due to heightened security for all Zoom meetings and webinars, if you call in with your phone, you may be asked to enter a six-digit password, which will be in your confirmation email. For those attending using the Zoom program or application on their computers/tablets/ etc. the password should be embedded in the link and you should be able to connect automatically.  However, it you have issues, please text or email Craig at cjk37@cornell.edu, 585-735-5448. 


The next two webinars will be proudly sponsored by Valent USA and Valent Biosciences.    

Interested in supporting LOF while advertising your business? Contact Craig Kahlke for virtual sponsorship information for our upcoming LOF Virtual Spring & Summer Educational Series at 585-735-5448 or cjk37@cornell.edu






Event Details

"Annual" Spring Petal Fall Thinning Meeting Part 2

Date

May 29, 2020

Time

Noon - 1:30 PM

Location

Zoom Webinar

Host

Lake Ontario Fruit Program


"Annual" Spring Petal Fall Thinning Meeting Part 2



"Annual" Lake Ontario Fruit Program Petal Fall Thinning Meeting - Please register through the following link:

https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

Note: Due to heightened security for all Zoom meetings and webinars, if you call in with your phone, you may be asked to enter a six-digit password, which will be in your confirmation email. For those attending using the Zoom program or application on their computers/tablets/ etc. the password should be embedded in the link and you should be able to connect automatically.  However, it you have issues, please text or email Craig at cjk37@cornell.edu, 585-735-5448.

AGENDA

Welcome- Craig Kahlke, Team Leader, Fruit Quality Management, CCE-LOF

Pest Management/Pollinator Updates - Intros by Janet van Zoeren, IPM Specialist, CCE-LOF

  • Insect Update by Art Agnello, Cornell AgriTech
  • Diseases Updates by Awais Khan and Kerik Cox, Cornell AgriTech
  • IPM Update by Julie Carroll, Cornell Agritech
  • Pollination Update by Maria Van Dyke, Cornell University
  • Additional Pest Management Q&A

US Crop/Labor/COVID-19 Updates - Intros by Mark Wiltberger, Business Management Specialist, CCE-LOF

  • US Crop Update by Mark Wiltberger (CCE-LOF) and Matt Wells- US Apple Sales
  • Labor Update by Paul Baker- Ag Affiliates
  • COVID-19 Updates- Important Info for your Farm with the Re-opening (NY Forward) and Beyond by Mark Wiltberger
  • Additional Labor/COVID-19/Crop Update Questions
  • Additional Thinning Questions as a Follow up to May 27 Webinar and Recommendations in Fruit Facts- Mario Miranda Sazo

ADJOURN

 It will be recorded and posted on our website later as well.

 

The above two webinars will be proudly sponsored by Valent USA and Valent Biosciences.





Event Details

Western NY 10-13 mm Thinning Spray Recommendations

Date

June 5, 2020

Time

Noon - 1 PM

Location

Zoom webinar

Host

Lake Ontario Fruit Program


Western NY 10-13 mm Thinning Spray Recommendations



Western NY 10-13 mm Thinning Spray Recommendations

Please register through Zoom with the following link: https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Dr. Terence Robinson will present his recommendations for the all-important 10-13 mm thinning sprays. This will be based on overall response to thinners though petal fall, and the carbohydrate model predictions with the current weather forecasts. Terence and Mario will be available after to answer your questions.

This webinar will be proudly sponsored by Valent USA and Valent Biosciences.



more crops
Apples

Apples

Apricots

Apricots

Asparagus

Asparagus

Beets

Beets

Blueberries

Blueberries

Broccoli

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cabbage

Carrots

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

Cherries

Cherries

Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Dry Beans

Dry Beans

Eggplant

Eggplant

Ethnic Vegetables

Ethnic Vegetables

Garlic

Garlic

Grapes

Grapes

Horseradish

Horseradish

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Leeks

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Lettuce / Leafy Greens

Melons

Melons

Nectarines

Nectarines

Onions

Onions

Parsnips

Parsnips

Peaches

Peaches

Pears

Pears

Peas

Peas

Peppers

Peppers

Plums

Plums

Potatoes

Potatoes

Pumpkins / Gourds

Pumpkins / Gourds

Radishes

Radishes

Raspberries / Blackberries

Raspberries / Blackberries

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

Rutabaga

Rutabaga

Snap Beans

Snap Beans

Squash - Summer

Squash - Summer

Squash- Winter

Squash- Winter

Strawberries

Strawberries

Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Turnips

Turnips

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Upcoming Events

Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop

April 26, 2024 : Wine Sensory Evaluation Workshop
Staatsburg, NY

In collaboration with Jeremy Schuster, Viticulture Specialist at the ENYCHP, Dr. Anna Katharine Mansfield and Chris Gerling, Enology Extension Specialists with the Cornell Craft Beverage Institute, will be presenting a wine production-focused, interactive workshop on sensory evaluation. 

What is my vine trying to tell me?

May 15, 2024 : What is my vine trying to tell me?
Plattsburgh, NY

Are your grapevines showing signs of discoloration or stunted growth? Don't ignore these warning signs! Join us on May 15th at the Clinton County CCE office to learn about the essential nutrients that grapevines require to thrive, identify the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, and how to fix them. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your grapevine cultivation skills! Attendance is free, but registration is required.

How man's best friend can help find Spotted Lanternfly

May 21, 2024
Millbrook, NY

Come and join us at the Dutchess County CCE office on May 21st for a special demonstration by Jennifer Fimbel, the Agriculture and Horticulture Program Leader with Dutchess County CCE. You will get to see her SLF K9 Cole in action as they demonstrate how man's best friend can be used to detect the Spotted Lanternfly. Attendance is free, but registration is required

Announcements

2023 Spotted Wing Drosophila Monitoring/Management

All berry farmers are watching for monitoring reports that indicate Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) adults are in their region. Mid-season berry crops should be sprayed as soon as berries begin to ripen unless you've elected to use insect exclusion netting.

- For general information about SWD, and to enroll for free monitoring reports, visit the Cornell SWD blog https://blogs.cornell.edu/swd1/.
- Click here for the 2023 Quick Guide for Pesticide Management. 
- For some great instructional videos and fact sheets on insect exclusion netting, visit the University of Vermont's Ag Engineering blog.


Resources from CCE ENYCHP!

We are developing new ways to connect with the CCE ENYCHP team this year! We have a Youtube page located at this link. Check out videos on Table Grape Production, Pest Updates and the 20 Minute Ag Manager - in 4 Minutes series

We have a Facebook Page here as well as an Instagram page. We keep these places updated with current projects, events, and other interesting articles and deadlines.

There are also text alerts available. Fruit and vegetable farmers in 17 Eastern NY counties can now receive real time alerts on high risk disease and pest outbreaks texted directly to their cell phone. The Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture program, which is supported by local Cornell Cooperative Extension associations, will now offer text alerts to those that enroll in our program in 2019. 

The text alerts will be reserved for important crop alerts that could impact management decisions immediately. For instance, if there were an outbreak of Late Blight in the area, this would be transmitted to vegetable growers.

Farmers can choose the crop for which they wish to receive updates. Additionally they can request that Ag Business Alerts be sent to them. These alerts might include due dates for crop insurance deadlines, market opportunities etc.

If you have questions, please contact enychp@cornell.edu


Podcasts

Winter Greens Grower Interviews in Northern New York

October 22, 2022
In this episode, vegetable specialist Elisabeth Hodgdon interviews Lindsey Pashow, ag business development and marketing specialist with the Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York team. They discuss findings from a series of interviews with winter greens producers in northern New York. Lindsey shares production and marketing challenges associated with growing winter greens in this cold and rural part of the state, success stories and advice from growers, and tips for those interested in adding new crop enterprises to their operation.

Funding for this project was provided by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program. The episode was edited by Miles Todaro of the ENYCHP team.

Resources:
• Crop enterprise budget resources available from Penn State Extension (field and tunnel vegetables: https://extension.psu.edu/small-scale-field-grown-and-season-extension-budgets), UMass Extension (winter spinach budgets: https://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/outreach-project/improving-production-yield-of-winter-greens-in-northeast and field vegetables: https://ag.umass.edu/vegetable/fact-sheets/crop-production-budgets), and Cornell Cooperative Extension (high tunnel vegetables: https://blogs.cornell.edu/hightunnels/economics/sample-budgets-spreadsheets/). Use these budgets as templates when developing your own crop enterprise budget.
• The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook, by Richard Wiswall
• The Winter Harvest Handbook, by Eliot Coleman

For questions about the winter greens project discussed in this podcast, reach out to Lindsey Pashow (lep67@cornell.edu) or Elisabeth Hodgdon(eh528@cornell.edu).

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