Spring Meeting Resources for 2021

Resources from the 2021 spring meetings in recorded webinar, and video format will be linked here as they become available.
For Upcoming Meeting please check Announcements & Upcoming Events at https://lof.cce.cornell.edu/
CCE LOF and ENYCH Pruning Video Resources:
- Precision Pruning Honeycrisp by LOF (NEW RELEASE)
- Precision Pruning for Early Crop Load Management by ENYCH
- Pruning Honeycrisp for Annual Production by LOF
Statewide Virtual Pink Meeting - 26 April - Chat Box pdf from meeting available below
Presented by Lake Ontario Fruit Program & Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program
Agenda
- Welcome & CCE Introductions
- Sponsored by Valent (video)
- Dr. Terence Robinson (Cornell) -Precision Crop Load Management: Precision Pruning to Target Bud Loads
- Dr. Lailiang Cheng (Cornell) -Nutrition
- Mr. Dan Donahue (CCE-ENYCHP)-Apogee at Pink for Bitter Pit Suppression
- Dr. Kerik Cox (Cornell)-Fire Blight
- Dr. Jaime Pinero (UMass) -Insect Management at Pink
Statewide Virtual Precision Bloom Thinning Meeting - 3 May
Presented by Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program & Lake Ontario Fruit Program.
Dr. Terence Robinson (Cornell) and others will continue to present the detailed and practical implications for bloom thinning with and without the use of the Pollen Tube Growth Model in apples.
Sponsored by VALENT USA
WNY Virtual Petal Fall Meeting - 17 May
Presented by Lake Ontario Fruit Program
Dr. Terence Robinson discusses thinning at petal fall for WNY orchards.
Sponsored by VALENT USA
WNY Virtual 12mm Thinning Sprays Meeting - 24 May
Presented by Lake Ontario Fruit Program
Dr. Terence Robinson discusses thinning at 12mm for WNY orchards.
Sponsored by VALENT USA
WNY Virtual Rescue Thinning Sprays Meeting - 2 June
Presented by Lake Ontario Fruit Program
Dr. Terence Robinson discusses rescue thinning options if needed for WNY orchards.
Virtual Pink Meeting Chat Box (pdf; 115KB)
- See the questions and answers typed into the chat box during the meeting
Upcoming Events
WSU Tree Fruit Heat School - In Person Learning Hub - Location Change - Albion, NY
March 11, 2026
Albion, NY
***NOTE IN PERSON LEARNING HUB LOCATION CHANGE - ALBION, NY*** Attend the WSU Tree Fruit Heat School at an in-person regional learning hub in Albion, NY, covering heat-related challenges in apple and pear production—or join virtually on your own.
2026 Tree Fruit Scouting Online Course
February 25, 2026 : Week 1 - IPM Fundamentals + Tools
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 4, 2026 : Week 2 - Insects: Part 1
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 11, 2026 : Week 3 - Insects: Part 2
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 18, 2026 : Week 4 - Diseases
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
March 25, 2026 : Week 5 - Weeds, Wildlife, + Wrap-Up
This course trains tree fruit growers, orchard employees, industry professionals and interested students on the biology, identification and monitoring of major economically significant orchard pests, using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This course is FREE and provides an annual opportunity for growers to refresh their knowledge in advance of the growing season. Register by February 18th.
