Strep resistant E. amylovora (SmR Ea) has been found in many parts of New York state in 2022. How worried should growers be who have resistance in their orchards, or in an orchard nearby? 

Please join us for a webinar to discuss the types of SmR Ea currently found in New York state, what growers with SmR Ea on their farm should do to mitigate the damage, and what growers who do not currently have SmR Ea on their farm should do to avoid it. There will also be a discussion about the sampling network, including information about submitting samples for testing in 2023. 

Speakers will be Dr. Kerik Cox, along with his students Līga Astra Kalniņa and Isabella Yannuzzi, who have done considerable work studying fire blight and SmR Ea.

Agenda:

12:45-1:00pm DEC Recertification points check-in

1:00-1:10pm Welcome and introductions

1:10-1:50pm Status of Streptomycin resistant Erwinia amylovora in New York state: what you need to know and what to do about it

1:50-2:10pm Discussion and Grower Questions

2:10-2:30pm Sample submission and sampling network in 2023

1 DEC Credit Available in categories 1A, 10, and 22. To receive credits, you must:

1. Send a photocopy of your applicator ID to Janet at jev67@cornell.edu or 585 797-8368
2. Attend the entire webinar
3. 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.

Strep Resistant Erwinia Flyer (PDF; 484KB)