NEWA 3.0 Workshop
The new NEWA 3.0 system is online (https://newa.cornell.edu/), and 2022 will be the first year when you will not be able to use the old version. If you have not yet looked at the new website, or if you have looked at it but weren't sure how to best use it, the "NEWA 3.0 Tutorial Online Workshop" is perfect for you.
- Introduction | https://vimeo.com/685931044
including info regarding best browsers to access the webpage through, how to submit questions/concerns, info about buying a weather station, and general introduction to the Zendesk and online tutorials
- Profile Setup and Dashboard Use | https://vimeo.com/685940969
registering, logging in, setting up a profile to use your NEWA Dashboard; fruit models overview, biofixes, default biofixes, accessing and downloading weather data
- Fire Blight Model | https://vimeo.com/685984674
how to use the new interface, when/why to use this model, examples, and hands-on activities
- Apple Scab Model | https://vimeo.com/685938651
how to use the new interface, when/why to use this model, examples, and hands-on activities
- Plum Curculio | https://vimeo.com/685980793
how to use the new interface, when/why to use this model, examples, and hands-on activities
- Internal Lep Models | https://vimeo.com/685949804
how to use the new interface, when/why to use this model, examples, and hands-on activities
You will get the most out of this tutorial if you are able to access the NEWA website at the time as viewing the webinar, either on the same or on different computers, as there will be "practice problems" to work through on your own during the tutorial. It is not necessary to take part in the practice problems, but they will help you to get the most out of the training.
This workshop is supported by Cornell University Cooperative Extension, NEWA, & NYSIPM.
Upcoming Events
Fire Blight Informational Webinar Series
March 15, 2023 : Using biopesticides to help control fire blight
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
June 13, 2023 : Pruning and sanitation strategies to reduce fire blight
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
October 18, 2023 : Using weather and environmental conditions to optimize biologicals and biopesticides for bloom produ
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control.
USDA-RMA Apple Crop Insurance Listening Sessions
June 29, 2023
Rochester, NY
Background/Purpose
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) is inviting interested parties to participate in a listening session to discuss the proposed changes to the apple crop insurance program. These proposed changes were published in a Proposed Rule with request for comments on December 16, 2021.
Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings

April 27, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 1 of 4
Waterport, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.

May 25, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 2 of 4
Lockport, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.

June 29, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 3 of 4
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.

July 27, 2023 : Tree Fruit & Small Fruit Twilight Meetings 4 of 4
Geneva, NY
Join specialists Janet Van Zoeren, Anya Osatuke, and Anna Wallis for a conversation about fruit and berry phenology and pest management, at a new location each month.