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earlier monthsJune 2020
COPY - Spring Meeting Series
June 5, 2020 : Western NY 10-13 mm Thinning Spray Recommendations
Noon - 1 PM
Zoom webinar
Dr. Terence Robinson will present his recommendations for the all-important 10-13 mm thinning sprays. This will be based on overall response to thinners though petal fall, and the carbohydrate model predictions with the current weather forecasts. Terence and Mario will be available after to answer your questions.
Please register through Zoom link by clicking on view details below and scrolling down to the June 5 Webinar.
Spring Meeting Series
June 5, 2020 : Western NY 10-13 mm Thinning Spray Recommendations
Noon - 1 PM
Zoom webinar
Dr. Terence Robinson will present his recommendations for the all-important 10-13 mm thinning sprays. This will be based on overall response to thinners though petal fall, and the carbohydrate model predictions with the current weather forecasts. Terence and Mario will be available after to answer your questions.
Please register through Zoom link by clicking on view details below and scrolling down to the June 5 Webinar.
Lunchtime Q & A Session, Tuesday, June 9: Managing Field Crews during COVID-19: What Actions Should Apple Growers Take?
June 9, 2020
12pm - 1pm
Online
As New York "Reopens" business during the COVID-19 crisis, business owners are evaluating what actions they need to take to protect themselves, their employees, and their customers.
Join a panel of experts for a Question and Answer lunchtime session on June 9th, 2020 at noon that will address common questions that apple growers and other producers have about managing their field crew.
Q & A Session, Wed June 24th - Managing Fruit and Vegetable Farms During COVID-19: What Actions Should Farms Take?
June 24, 2020
7pm - 8:15pm
Online Webinar
As New York "Reopens" business during the COVID-19 crisis, business owners are evaluating what actions they need to take to protect themselves, their employees, and their customers, and to help public officials contain the spread of COVID-19.
Join a panel of Cornell ag specialists for a Question and Answer session on June 24th, 2020, at 7pm, that will address common questions that fruit and vegetable growers have about managing their farms during COVID-19.
Summer Insect Management in Cherry - Keeping Covered for SWD
June 29, 2020
12pm - 1pm
Zoom Meeting
Please join us for a webinar to learn about managing spotted wing drosophila and fruit flies in cherries this summer!
July 2020
LOF Summer Fruit Series
July 7, 2020 : LOF Summer Fruit Series - Managing Irrigation in Apple Orchards this Season!
Noon-1pm
Online
Join us for irrigation presentations and Q&A with Mario Miranda Sazo and Dr. Terence Robinson.
Controlling Fruit Rots and Other Summer Diseases Webinar
July 8, 2020
4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom webinar
Join the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program as Dr. Srdjan Acimovic of the Hudson Valley Research Lab discusses the basic biology and his recommended management approaches for multiple summer diseases.
Listening Session for New York State Apple Producers Changes Proposed for Apple Crop Insurance Program -
July 9, 2020
Noon-1:30PM
Online
See detials for meeting registration link and instructions for online meeting.
SAP Analysis
July 13, 2020
July 20, 2020
Please do not send samples after July 20 2020
Peel samples can be collected & delivered/picked up by LOF between now &... Please click details & fill out registration form for each block you intend to have peel SAP analysis run on. Please use the provided protocol for fruit and peel collection and preservation.
LOF Summer Fruit Series
July 14, 2020 : Peel SAP Analysis for Early Prediction of Bitter Pit in 'Honeycrisp'
Noon-1pm
Online
Join us for a review of peel SAP analysis and how it could help in your orchard. Presentations and Q&A session with Dr. Cheng & Dr. Robinson.
How Should my Business Respond to COIVID-19? A Q & A Zoom Session for Apple Packing Facilities
July 16, 2020
Noon - 1:15 PM
Zoom Webinar
A one-hour, 15 minute Q&A Zoom session to answer questions about your farm business response to the COVID-19 crisis. How can I reduce risk at my apple packing facility? You can submit questions ahead of time if you wish.
Register here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webina...
High Tech Precision Orchard Spraying
July 20, 2020
4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Zoom webinar
Join the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program the afternoon of July 20th to learn what's new in orchard precision spraying technology. We'll be joined by Dr. Jason Deveau, Dr. Heping Zhu, and Steve Booher. After their presentations, we will open up the meeting for all three presenters to field questions and comments.
August 2020
LOF Summer Fruit Series
August 11, 2020 : LOF Honeycrisp Bitter Pit Prediction Models
1:15 - 2:15pm
Online
In this webinar, Dr. Terence Robinson, Dr. Lailiang Cheng, CCE-LOF's Mario Miranda Sazo, and Lake Ontario Fruit Inc.'s Scott Henning will present a summary of the peel sap analysis for bitter pit prediction. Dr. Chris Watkins will follow with instructions on how to use the passive prediction model. CCE-LOF's Craig Kahlke will talk about arrangements for fruit storage for the passive model in commercial storages, along with help in evaluating the fruit. The panel will discuss recommendations/comparison between the 2 models to help guide storage regime and marketing plans
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
Apple Leafcurling Midge IPM - Webinar
February 16, 2023
In recent years, the apple leafcurling midge (ALCM) has become an increasingly problematic pest in many orchards across the northeast.
Western NY Fruit Conference - "State of the Industry"
February 27 - February 28, 2023
Henrietta, NY
CCE-LOF are excited to bring you a muti-day fruit conference in WNY! This is replacing our Winter Fruit Schools. Tentative Agenda is now available.
Fire Blight Informational Series - Michigan Fire Blight Meeting
March 1, 2023 : Michigan Fire Blight Meeting
Traverse City, MI
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a March meeting (in person or virtual) as well as 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).