Join us online on January 14, 2025 for a half-day virtual education program designed to convey the latest knowledge and skills to put to work in the 2025 growing season!
Agenda
8:30 AM - A New Option for Controlling Plant Growth with Ethephon Drenches
Dr. Garrett Owen, Assistant Professor Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Systems, The Ohio State University
This session will discuss the new option in the PGR toolbox to customize plant growth with ethephon drenches. Dr. Owen will discuss the latest research results that confirm the effectiveness of ethephon drenches across many plant species.
9:30 AM - Break
9:45 AM - Identification and Management Strategies for Bacterial and Fungal Leaf Spots on Spring Greenhouse Crops
Dr. Margery Daughtrey, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University
This session will discuss the key characteristics of foliar bacterial and fungal leaf spots and how to tell them apart. Margery will also review the most effective management program for each type of foliar disease.
10:45 AM - Break
11:00 AM - How to Optimize Biocontrol Programs to Ensure Successful Pest Management Outcomes
Michelle Opela, Senior IPM Manager, Costa Farms
This session will provide practical insights on selecting, deploying and monitoring biological control agents. Michelle will also discuss effective trouble shooting strategies for when your biocontrol program encounters setbacks.
Pesticide Credits
Three pesticide credits in Massachusetts categories 26, 29, 31 and 000 (Applicator's License/Core) have been approved for this program. Credits are valid for equivalent categories in all New England states. To receive pesticide credits, you must register with your unique email address, log in with your own device, answer all the poll sessions, and complete the survey after the webinar.
After registration, you will receive an email closer to the November 20th event date with instructions on how to join the meeting.
Special thanks to the Massachusetts Flower Growers Association!
Their gracious support has reduced participation fees for this event.