Join us via GoToWebinar on March 1, 2022 for a virtual education program that will feature tips for growing quality transplants and managing pests in spring greenhouse crops.
Agenda
8:30 AM - Producing High-Quality and Uniform Vegetable Transplants
Dr. Roberto Lopez, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Michigan State University
Vegetable growers and gardeners look for good quality uniform transplants because using high quality transplants provides reliable plant establishment. There are a number of considerations one needs to make when preparing to grow high quality vegetable transplants. Dr Lopez will discuss some important keys to producing high quality vegetable transplants.
9:30 AM - Break
9:45 AM - Getting Tough on Tough Pests
Dan Gilrein, Entomology Specialist, Cornell Extension of Suffolk County
This presentation will cover some pest issues growers often report difficulty managing, especially thrips and mites. Dan will review some of the options and strategies for dealing with these and a few others growers have found frustrating, from preventive measures to rescue treatments.
10:45 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Management Strategies for Virus Diseases in Spring Greenhouse Crops
Margery Daughtrey, Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center
Virus induced diseases of spring greenhouse crops can cause substantial economic loss if not managed early. Symptoms of virus diseases vary depending on the host and other factors. Margery will discuss how to prevent, identify, and effectively manage virus diseases.
Pesticide Credits
Two pesticide credits in categories 26, 29, 31 and 000 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 poll questions during the sessions and complete the survey after the webinar.
Special thanks to the Massachusetts Flower Growers Association!
Their gracious support has reduced participation fees for this event.
Click the button below to pay with a credit card. Please note that registration for this webinar is a 2-step process - after payment you must confirm your registration with GoToWebinar at the link provided in your confirmation email. You must do this by 5:00 PM on 2/28/2022 to receive the participation link in time to join the meeting at 8:30 on 3/1.
