2025 Western New York Fruit Conference Presentations
Conference presentations can be found in pdf format listed below, pending publication permission from author.
More details and event survey are available at: https://blogs.cornell.edu/nyst..
Refining the apple IPM program for internal lepidopterans & woolly apple aphid (pdf; 3833KB)
- presented by Monique J. Rivera
Evaluating the Push-Pull Management Strategy for Ambrosia Beetles (pdf; 5407KB)
- presented by Dr. Kelsey Tobin
Using UV-C: How Close are We to Implementing it and What We Need to Move Forward (pdf; 1964KB)
- presented by Kerik Cox
Taming the Beast: Managing Problem Weeds in NY (pdf; 10913KB)
- presented by Janet van Zoeren
Preliminary Apple Tree, Weed, and Soil Biological Responses to Zasso Electrical Weeding (pdf; 5612KB)
- presented by Aleah Butler-Jones
Meeting the Challenges of Losing Mancozeb and Captan: Past and Present and Future Research (pdf; 3122KB)
- presented by Kerik Cox
Labor Tracking Evolution at Singer Farms (pdf; 676KB)
- presented by Kevin Bittner
Knowing the Consumer (pdf; 1723KB)
- presented by Even Schutt
Talking To Your Workers About Unions (pdf; 96KB)
- presented by Bonnie Nelsen
Color improvement of 'Honeycrisp' with the use of sprayable products and reflective fabric (pdf; 2180KB)
- presented by Brian Lawrence
Sustainable Pre- and Postharvest Approaches for Mitigating Stem-End Flesh Browning in 'Gala' Apples (pdf; 2622KB)
- presented by Yosef Al Shoffe
Accuracy of two variable rate sprayers for single-tree treatment of chemical thinners (pdf; 32685KB)
- presented by Brian Lawrence
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
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.
Northeast Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series
February 4, 2026 : Management of Up and Coming Strawberry Diseases in the Northeastern United States
February 11, 2026 : Kiwiberry Production in the Northeast
February 18, 2026 : Apple Color and Sunburn
February 25, 2026 : The Dating Game; Updates in Lepidopteran Mating Disruption
March 4, 2026 : Update: USEPA Endangered Species Act and Implications for Pesticide Use
March 11, 2026 : Practical Drought Management for Fruit Growers
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 9, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
March 13, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.