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2022  Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting - Virtual

Feb

10

2022 Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting - Virtual

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Thu, February 10, 2022

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST

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University of Maryland - Western Maryland Research & Education Center

18330 Keedysville Road

Keedysville, MD 21756

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WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL FRUIT MEETING will take place on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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WESTERN MARYLAND REGIONAL FRUIT MEETING

DATE: Thursday, February 10, 2022

TIME: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

LOCATION: Virtual (Zoom)

COST:

$15.00* per person

*There is an additional processing fee from Eventbrite to pay by credit card

AGENDA

9:00 a.m. - Introduction & Overview of Program

Dr. Joseph Fiola, Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit, University of Maryland Extension (UME), WMREC, Keedysville, MD.

9:10 a.m. - Nutrient Management Update & Recertification

Keith Potter, Nutrient Management Specialist, MD Department of Agriculture, Frederick, MD.

9:40 a.m. - Pesticide Regulatory Update & Recertification

Dr. Shweta Sharma, Entomologist Advanced Certification, Pesticide Regulation Section, MDA.

10:10 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m. - “The Aftermath of Periodical Cicada Control – Secondary Pests”

Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Ph. D., Research Professor – Tree Fruit Entomology, Penn State University

11:15 a.m. - Tree Fruit Disease Update: Latest info for efficacy trials and update on headaches in the orchard”

Dr. Kari Peter, Assistant Professor - Tree Fruit Pathology, Penn State University Plant Pathology

12:00 Noon - Break for Lunch

1:00 p.m. - MSHS & Maryland Apple Promotion Board Update

Chuck Schuster, MSHS Executive Director; John Fendrick, MSHS President, Maryland State Horticultural Society; Bill Gardenhour, Apple Promotion Board Update, Gardenhour Orchards, Smithsburg, MD.

1:15 p.m.- Incipient invasion of spotted lanternfly into Northern VA vineyards

Dr. Johanna E. Elsensohn, Postdoctoral Research Entomologist, USDA-ARS, AFRS. Kearneysville

1:45 p.m. - Assessing the suitability of temperate tree species as feeding hosts for spotted lanternfly

Dr. Laura Nixon, Ph.D., Post-doctoral Associate, USDA-ARS, AFRS. Kearneysville

2:15 p.m. - Break (15 MINUTES)

2:30 p.m. - Who’s eating what? Molecular gut content analysis of the brown marmorated stink bug

Dr. James Hepler, Entomology Post-doctoral Researcher., USDA-ARS, AFRS, Kearneysville

3:00 p.m. - Efforts to enhance red blush and canopy light distribution on mid-Atlantic apple cultivars

Dr. Macarena Farcuh, Assistant Professor, PSLA, University of Maryland

3:30 p.m. - Update on GAPs programs, produce safety audits and FSMA-mandated inspections.

Dr. Chris Walsh, Professor Emeritus, PSLA, University of Maryland

4:00 p.m. - Discussion Questions, Comments, Pesticide and Nutrient Management Recertification, Program Evaluation, and Adjourn

Attendance at this meeting qualifies as recertification for individuals possessing a current and valid Private Maryland Pesticide Applicator’s license and to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for Nutrient Management.

QUESTIONS? Call Susan Barnes 301-432-2767 x301 or e-mail sbarnes6@umd.edu

ACCOMMODATIONS/ASSISTANCE: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact us at (301) 432-2767.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

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