Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
Sessions will be held (see specific dates below) from noon to 1:30. Pesticide credit(s) will be available for indicated sessions. Pre-registration is required. Please be advised, those seeking pesticide recertification credits must log in to the session individually so that we can show proof off attendance to the certifying agencies. When logging in, be sure your screen name matches the name on your license.
Event Details
Date
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 20, 2024
Time
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location
Zoom - different links for each webinar
Host
Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium
Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
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
Use this link to register! https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/...(link is external)
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.
Use this link to register! https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/...(link is external)
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
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Beets
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cherries
Cucumbers
Dry Beans
Eggplant
Ethnic Vegetables
Garlic
Grapes
Horseradish
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce / Leafy Greens
Melons
Nectarines
Onions
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers
Plums
Potatoes
Pumpkins / Gourds
Radishes
Raspberries / Blackberries
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Snap Beans
Squash - Summer
Squash- Winter
Strawberries
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turnips
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SPARC WSU Tree Fruit Heat School
March 11, 2026
As part of our multi-state SPARC SCRI project on mitigating orchard heat and cold stress, the WSU Tree Fruit Heat School will focus on understanding and managing heat-related challenges in apple and pear production. The program brings together research-based insights and applied discussions on sunburn physiology and mitigation, red color development in apples and pears, and the impacts of heat on postharvest storage and fruit quality. Each session will include an expert presentation, followed by a panel discussion with panelists from across the US.