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
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).