Wednesday March 6, 2024

Dr. Jaime Piñero, University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School of Agriculture

"Mass Trapping for Japanese Beetle Management"

Dr. Piñero is an entomologist at University of Massachusetts in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. His research seeks to develop behaviorally-based pest management tools such as attract-and-kill systems that are based on information from insect sensory ecology and behavior.

In this seminar, Dr. Piñero discusses efficacy and implementation of a mass trapping systems for managing Japanese beetle.

1 NYS DEC Recertification Credit in categories 1A, 10, and 22

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Wednesday March 13, 2024

Dr. Jessica McBride, University of Connecticut

Jessica McBride, PhD, is Director of Communications at UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources where she oversees public and media relations, branding, social media, marketing, and other strategic activities to raise brand awareness and reputation.

"How to Effectively Engage With the Press"

Working with the media can be a great way for producers to raise awareness of important issues with a broad audience. Unfortunately media training isn't typically part of business or crop production training. Learn the basics of working with journalists - from tips for a successful interview to becoming a go-to resource for journalists. Andre Tougas, Tougas Family Farm and Chelcie Martin, Honey Pot Hill Orchard will share their experiences with the press from this year- what worked, what didn't and what they plan to do differently next time.

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Wednesday March 20, 2024

Dr. Kerik Cox, Ms. Līga Astra Kalniņa

"BioControl, Forecast Models and Apple Scab- Finding the Sweet Spot"

Disease forecasting is an important tool for tree fruit producers to predict infection events and time fungicide applications. Currently NEWA has been a critical tool for growers, however there are other disease prediction models. We will present the results of our efforts to improve the utility of these prediction models by integrating biopesticides to manage apple scab. We will address how certain biopesticides can be implemented into current disease management programs which rely heavily on the use of multi-site fungicides and still achieve adequate disease control.

[We will present the results of our efforts to improve the utility of disease prediction models and to integrate biopesticides into an apple scab management program.]

Use this link to register! https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpduGoqz4rH9ZogpuBo5UooBpq9ILLMyBT