Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
Event Details
Date
April 12, 2024
Time
12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location
Zoom
Host
Eastern New York Commercial HorticultureCornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar
Friday, April 12, 12:00 - 1:30pm
Register at the following link: bit.ly/4aENAFq
Spring started earlier than usual in some parts of New York's fruit production regions, and CCE is taking a proactive approach to get information on frost protection and its science out to NY fruit growers. There have been some advances in frost protection in recent years, along with promising ongoing research. We will be having a Cornell Statewide Frost Protection Webinar with several Cornell scientists and an invited speaker next week. Growers will have plenty of time to ask questions during this very informative webinar as apple trees continue advancing their bud phenology.
Agenda:
Introductions
Mike Basedow and Mario Miranda Sazo
Climate Monitoring of Apple Bud Development and Freeze Risk
Jessica Spaccio, Climatologist, Department of Earth & Atmospheric Science (EAS),
Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC), Cornell U.
The Physiology of Frost Damage, and the Practical Challenges of Testing Mitigation Tools
Dr. Jason Londo, Cornell AgriTech
Practical Tips for Using Promalin as A Frost Mitigation Tool
Dr. Terence Robinson, Cornell AgriTech
Research on Sprayable Frost Protectants
Dr. Brent Arnoldussen, University of Kentucky

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