Join us on March 5, 2024, for a virtual education program that will equip you with knowledge and skills you can put to use in the 2024 growing season.
Agenda
8:30 AM - Root Diseases of Spring Greenhouse Crops
Dr. Angela Madeiras, Plant Pathologist and Diagnostician, UMass Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab
Soil-borne pathogens can infect roots at any time during the crop’s development. If not controlled early, the damage can be irreversible. Angie will discuss tools that growers can use to manage root diseases effectively.
9:30 AM - Break
9:45 AM - Using the Substrate Chemistry to Your Advantage
Dr. Brian Krug, Technical Lead, Syngenta Flowers
This session will discuss how to master the basics of substrate chemistry to impact the success of your crops.
10:45 AM - Break
11:00 AM - Thrips Management in Greenhouse Crops (with a special mention on pepper thrips)
Dr. John Sanderson, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University
John will discuss best practices for managing and controlling thrips (with a special mention on pepper thrips) and how to make the best management decisions for your greenhouse.
Pesticide Credits
Two pesticide credits for 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.
You will receive an email closer to the March 2nd 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.
