2019 Eastern New York Fruit & Vegetable Conference Tree Fruit Presentations

Presentations:
Hail Netting for Pest Exclusion by Mike Basedow, CCE ENYCHP
Disease Management Highlights from 2018 Apple Field Research at Cornell Agritech by Dr. Kerik Cox, Cornell University
Management of Nitrogen, Potassium, and Calcium in High Density Apple Orchards by Dr. Lailiang Cheng, Cornell University
Orchard Management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in NYS by Peter Jentsch, Cornell University
2018 Orchard Survey for Invasive & Exotic Pests in NY by Julie Carroll, NYSIPM
Updates on Management of Bitter Pit & Other Storage Disorders of Honeycrisp & Gala by Dr. Chris Watkins, Cornell University
Hail Netting for Pest Exclusion (pdf; 12348KB)
Disease Management Highlights from 2018 Apple Field Research at Cornell Agritech (pdf; 4894KB)
Management of Nitrogen, Potassium, and Calcium in High Density Apple Orchards (pdf; 2278KB)
Orchard Management of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in NYS (pdf; 10974KB)
2018 Orchard Survey for Invasive & Exotic Pests in NY (pdf; 3318KB)
Updates on Management of Bitter Pit & Other Storage Disorders (pdf; 1881KB)

Upcoming Events
Rulfs Orchard Vegetable and Berry Field Meeting
August 4, 2026
Peru, NY
Join CCE vegetable specialists Elisabeth Hodgdon and Chuck Bornt for a vegetable and berry field meeting at Rulfs Orchard, in Peru, NY. We'll tour the farm's fields and talk about integrated pest management of sweet corn and cucurbit crops. Then, we'll view a drone demonstration and discuss new technologies for pesticide application and spotted wing drosophila management in berries. Light refreshments will be provided. A rain date will be announced if adverse weather is predicted.
Field Day at Philia Farm
August 6, 2026
Johnstown, NY
Visit organic seed production trials and tour the farm to see small-scale production systems at work, including tarping, cover cropping, and the use of assorted mulches and covers to modify the growing environment.
Capital Region Orchard Twilight Meeting
August 11, 2026
Rexford, NY
Join the ENYCHP and Cornell scientists on August 11 for the Capital Region Orchard Twilight meeting in Saratoga! We will be touring Bowman Orchards and reviewing seasonal recommendations for pests and diseases for apples, plums, and berries, as well discussing crop insurance.
NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits: 1.25 in categories 22, 1A, & 10. Refreshments will be provided.
Free to attend, however we do ask that you register ahead so we know how many people to expect.
