Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control. You are encouraged to attend these events which will provide cutting edge research recommendations into how to manage fire blight. Each session eligible for some DEC credits (see below for quantities, and bottom of article for direction on how to receive credit).
Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series pdf (PDF; 1935KB)
Event Details
Date
March 15, 2023
Time
7 - 8pm (EST)
Location
Webinar
Host
Using biopesticides to help control fire blight
Using biopesticides to help control fire blight. Dr. Ken Johnson, Oregon State University
1 DEC credit
To receive credits, you must:
- Send a photocopy of your applicator ID to Janet at jev67@cornell.edu or 585 797-8368
- Attend the entire webinar
- Complete the Qualtrics surveys at the beginning and end of the meeting, including entering your name and DEC ID number exactly as it appears on your license.
Event Details
Date
June 13, 2023
Time
7 - 8pm (EST)
Location
Webinar
Host
Pruning and sanitation strategies to reduce fire blight
Pruning and sanitation strategies to reduce fire blight. Dr. Tianna DuPont, Washington State University
0.5 DEC credit
To receive credits, you must:
- Send a photocopy of your applicator ID to Janet at jev67@cornell.edu or 585 797-8368
- Attend the entire webinar
- Complete the Qualtrics surveys at the beginning and end of the meeting, including entering your name and DEC ID number exactly as it appears on your license.
Event Details
Date
October 18, 2023
Time
7 - 8pm (EST)
Location
Webinar
Host
Using weather and environmental conditions to optimize biologicals and biopesticides for bloom produ
Using weather and environmental conditions to optimize biologicals and biopesticides for bloom production. Dr. Sara Villani, North Carolina State University
1 DEC credit
To receive credits, you must:
- Send a photocopy of your applicator ID to Janet at jev67@cornell.edu or 585 797-8368
- Attend the entire webinar
- Complete the Qualtrics surveys at the beginning and end of the meeting, including entering your name and DEC ID number exactly as it appears on your license.
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