2018 Eastern New York Fruit & Vegetable Conference Tree Fruit Presentations
Updates on Products for Managing Diseases of Apples: Apple Scab, Powdery Mildew, Bitter Rot, and Fire Blight by Kerik Cox, Ph.D., School of Integrated Plant Science, Cornell University
Crop Insurance for Tree Fruit Producers by Liz Higgins, Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program
Biology of the Fire Blight Pathogen Erwinia amylovora Under Starvation Conditions: Survival Strategies and Virulence by Ricardo Delgado-Santander, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University
Registration and Efficacy Trial Updates on New Tree Fruit Insecticides in New York by Art Agnello, Ph.D., Department of Entomology, Cornell University
Expanding the Range for Establishing the Samurai Wasp, Trissolcus japonicas in Orchards and Vegetable Crops of NYS by Peter Jentsch, Senior Extension Associate in Entomology at Cornell University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuZAVmtp6Bc)
The Land Grant Mission in 2018: Why R&D Innovation in Ag Matters to Consumers, and Your Farm's Future by Julie Suarez, Associate Dean at CALS, Cornell University
Managing Fire Blight: A Cost/Benefit Analysis by Liz Higgins, Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program
Updates on Products for Managing Diseases of Apples (pdf; 3862KB)
Crop Insurance for Tree Fruit Producers (pdf; 1224KB)
Biology of the Fire Blight Pathogen Under Starvation Conditions (pdf; 2142KB)
Registration and Efficacy Trial Updates on New Tree Fruit Insecticides (pdf; 897KB)
The Land Grant Mission in 2018 (pdf; 4810KB)
Managing Fire Blight: A Cost/Benefit Analysis (pdf; 502KB)
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
Upcoming Events
Ag Labor Road Show IX
December 1, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 1
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
December 9, 2025 : Save the Date - Ag Labor Road Show In-Person Event (Greenwich, NY)
Greenwich, NY
The Roadshow delivers essential updates on labor law, regulations, and workforce best practices—tailored for farm owners, managers, and ag service providers. Sessions also focus on practical strategies to boost communication, strengthen retention, and build a positive workplace culture.
The in-person session for Eastern NY is December 9 - Elks Lodge, Greenwich, NY - full day in person session
Additional in-person sessions are:
December 10 - Hilton Garden Inn, Watertown, NY, December 17 - Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY, December 18 - Genesee Community College, Batavia, NY
December 22, 2025 : Save the Date! - Ag Labor Roadshow Webinar 2
In addition to the in-person Ag Labor Roadshow program in our region on December 9, two webinars are scheduled for December 1 and December 22. Each webinar will focus on different program content that is different from the in-person sessions. These webinars are an added benefit to program registration.
How to Obtain a Pesticide Applicator License
December 17, 2025
Thinking about becoming a certified pesticide applicator in New York, but aren't sure where to start? Join DEC representative Kenneth Klubek for a discussion on who needs to become a certified pesticide applicator, certification types, examination procedures, and recertification. Participants will have ample opportunity to ask questions during the program.
Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Prep Course
January 13 - January 14, 2026
Join ENYCHP specialists for an in-depth review of topics covered on the NYS DEC pesticide applicator certification exam. This two-day virtual course includes explanation of key concepts on the core exam, test-taking tips for the core and category exam, practice questions, and Q&A with instructors. Course materials, including program recordings, practice exams, and DEC materials will be available to registrants after the program. This training is geared toward certification categories 1A (agricultural plant), 21 (field and forage), 22 (fruit), and 23 (vegetable).