2020 Lake Ontario Winter Fruit School
Pdfs for most of the presentations from the 2020 Winter Fruit Schools are now available.
Recent Progress in Preventing Black Stem Borer Infestation (pdf; 3211KB)
- by Arthur Agnello
Passive Prediction Model for Determining Storage Potential of Honeycrisp (pdf; 512KB)
- by Chris Watkins
Managing Fruit Rots & other diseases of Honeycrisp (pdf; 15991KB)
- by Anna Wallis & Kerik D. Cox
Spotted wing drosophila in western NY - 2019 trapping update (pdf; 1488KB)
- by Janet van Zoeren
Apple Scab Update (pdf; 1065KB)
- by Janet van Zoeren
A Multi-Pronged Strategy for Managing Honeycrisp in 2020 (pdf; 7953KB)
- by Terence Robinson, Lailiang Cheng, Mario Miranda, Scott Henning, Mark Wiltberger, Craig Kahlke, & Chris Watkins
How Much does it Cost to Grow a Bushel of Apples? (pdf; 383KB)
- by Mark Wiltberger
How does Actual Production History (APH) Crop Insurance for Apples Work? (pdf; 471KB)
- by Mark Wiltberger
Introducing the Plant tissue Sap Analysis & Practical Implications for... (pdf; 2438KB)
- by Mario Miranda Sazo & Scott Henning
How to Use The Pesticide Decision-Making Guides (pdf; 3460KB)
- Maria van Dyke
Current Recommendations for SWD in Blueberries (pdf; 3342KB)
- by Esther Kibbe
Confirming the breakdown of apple scab resistance... (pdf; 8361KB)
- by Awais Khan
European Cherry Fruit Fly 2020 Plans (pdf; 3443KB)
- by Margaret Kelly
Harvest Maturity & PGR Use in Honeycrisp (pdf; 816KB)
- by Craig Kahlke
Nutrient Imbalance & Bitter Pit in 'Honeycrisp' (pdf; 1434KB)
- by Lailiang Cheng, Mario Miranda Sazo, & Terence Robinson
Honeycrisp Storage (pdf; 1170KB)
- by Chris Watkins
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
2026 Virtual Orchard Meetup Series
February 27, 2026 : Session 1 - The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons Learned
The Impacts of Weather on Pome Fruit Quality and Storability: Lessons from 2025 - The first meetup will be conducted live on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:30pm (PST)/1:30pm (EST). The webinar will last 90 minutes. The format will include brief presentations by two SPARC scientists, followed by a packer/grower panel of industry leaders across North America. The meetup will conclude with an open discussion in a very inclusive virtual format. Viewers are invited to share solutions, ask questions, and interact with scientists and panelists. The program is free of charge.
June 11, 2026 : Session 2
Details to follow.
June 18, 2026
Details to follow.
June 25, 2026 : Session 4
Details to follow.
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