2014 horticulture technology newsletter

DECEMBER 2014 Published by the Maryland State Horticultural Society in cooperation with University of Maryland Extension

The 2015 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Con-vention program is held each year to provide the latest updates and important information to fruit and vegetable growers from Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and sur-rounding states. The conference will be held at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA on January 27-29, 2015. The program will consist of six or more concur-rent educational sessions offered during the three days. Sessions on tree fruits, small fruits, wine grapes, organic and general vegetables, pesticide safety, and too many others to men-tion. This year, Russell Redding, Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley College and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture will make the keynote presentation entitled, Human Capital: Now, Tomorrow and the Next Generation on the opening day. The full program is provided at the end of this newslet-ter. As usual, there will be an extensive trade show, including displays of horticultural equipment, marketing merchandise, packaging, seed com-panies, fruit nurseries, as well as pesticides and other supplies and services for commercial growers. Pesticide applicator credits will be

available for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey growers that attend the sessions. The program is jointly sponsored by Maryland State Horticultural Society, University of Mary-land Extension, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Grow-ers Association, Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension, New Jersey State Horti-cultural Society, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Virginia Horticultural Society, and Virginia Tech University Cooperative Extension. Maryland growers are reminded to pre-register (form on page 24) through the Maryland State Horticultural Society. Pesti-cide credits will be available at the meeting. And just a reminder, updates on the latest re-search and extension for the commercial fruit and vegetable industry are presented in month-ly issues of the Vegetable and Fruit Headline News from UME. If you would like to view ar-chives or the latest edition, please go to: https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/agriculture/vegetable-fruit-headline-news I look forward to seeing you in Hershey !

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MID-ATLANTIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONVENTION D r . J o s e p h F i o l a , S p e c i a l i s t i n V i t i c u l t u r e a n d S m a l l F r u i t , U n i v e r s i t y o f M a r y l a n d E x t e n s i o n

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If you are not planning to attend Hershey this year, please consider to renew your Maryland State Horticultural Society membership. The dues are used to promote much needed research for pro-duction problems facing commercial growers. As funds continue to be cut at our Land Grant Uni-versities, the local horticultural societies have been able to fund research projects. These funds are then used for matching grants. Because they are grower funded, they are very effective levers for obtaining additional funds. Like it or not, research these days requires outside funding, and we need to step it up if were going to get meaningful results when we need them. Membership dues for 2015 is $50. All you need to do is fill out the member section of Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegeta-ble Convention registration form and send payment to: University of Maryland ExtensionWMREC, Attention: Susan Barnes, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756

MSHS Membership Annual Dues

SWD Monitoring for 2014 The Summer Orchard Tour 2014 Your Due Dollars at WorkFunding Research Proposals for 2014 and the Future Spotted Lanternfly Raspberry Fertility Trial at WMREC Pumpkin 2014 Timeline for WMREC Incorporating Surround into an IPM Program for Control of BMSB in Apples High-Density Orchard Systems for Maryland: Field-Testing Advanced Selections from the Geneva Apple Rootstock Breeding Program Robert E. Black Receives Harry G. Black Distinguished Service Award Arthur H. Thompson Travel Fellowship Maryland State Horticulture Society Meetings Held at MAFV Convention. Young Growers Tackle Ag Literacy Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention Information and Registration

HOLD THE DATE! Thursday, February 19, 2015

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM WESTERN MARYLAND

REGIONAL FRUIT MEETING

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Our monitoring efforts began in early June and I attempted to cov-er as many types of soft fruit as I could, so I selected 2 orchards with the most crop diversity I could logistically handle. Traps were deployed and monitored on a weekly basis until the fruit was gone, and a fruit sample of each crop was taken at peak harvest time. This year we used the new Trece lure plus apple cider vinegar (ACV) and with it we caught more SWD than the usual assortment of fruit flies and we caught African Fruit Flies (AFF) in Aug for the first time, rather than the end of September. AFF has not proven to be a pest because of its short ovipositor and we now think they dont overwinter in our area, but fly in from the South each season. The reason is that they are mostly tropical in range and cant toler-ate the cold winters. As for SWD, it appears that the females are the colonizers since we see more of them in new crops than males, as we would pick up females first as the crop ripened, and then more males later, and mostly males when the crop was done. These samples were taken to the fruit lab in Biglerville where any larva in the fruit were given a chance to develop and were then identified and counted. The good news from 2011, 12, 13 and 14 was that it appeared well managed crops like tart cherries, sweet cherries, strawberries (both plasticulture and matted row) and black raspberries made it through with little to no damage in Central and Western Maryland. Having said that, I would like to address the term well managed. In plantings that were not harvested in a timely fashion or received little or no insecticide applications, problems have arisen. Another important point here is to be sure there is positive identification of this pest. In all of the early cases where SWD was first detected it could be associated with a management issue. Although SWD was identified in the samples, there were significant numbers of other types of fruit flies that were found in the fruit when the larva were reared in a laboratory. Now as for blackberries, later blueberry varieties and primocane bearing raspberries, even well managed plantings, began to run

into trouble, particularly as the season progressed. What was not expected in 2014 was that the numbers in MD grapes were very high. This was my first year monitoring grapes and I feel grape growers will need to keep an eye on SWD in the future. Our first trap detection was June 14th in 2012 and June 21st in 2013 and July 1st in 2014 in Central Maryland, and there were already larva in the fruit in blackberries. The traps are a tool that help, but in the end I found myself simply breaking up a lot of fruit and looking closely for the larva in the fruit if I really wanted to know what was going on in a planting. Populations generally increased all summer and into the fall with what appeared to be drops during extended very hot periods. The take home message is that SWD is going to pose a serious challenge to small fruit producers but is not the end of the world. The intensity of management in small fruit will certainly increase in order to produce fruit without worms. It appears to be critical from my personal experiences and those shared with me from oth-er states that this pest must be addressed early and not allowed to get a good foothold in your planting. Through trapping, scouting, timely harvest, sanitation and consistent insecticide applications that provide thorough coverage, including the lower part of the plant once the infestations are identified, production and quality can be maintained. In the long run, hopefully sooner than later, research will identify beneficials and predators that will create a more natural balance with this pest that will help reduce pesticide application. However, for now it is important to remember to be on the lookout in small fruit as soon as fruit begins to show color because it appears this is a pest that is more readily held to ac-ceptable levels if caught early. If it becomes very established in a planting, control can become almost impossible.

SWD MONITORING FOR 2014 Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland ExtensionCarroll County

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This summer the Maryland State Horticultural Society visited central and southern Maryland. The first stop was USDA-ARS Station in Beltsville, MD where we were greeted by Dr. Kim Lewers. She is the strawberry breeder there. Her current research runs the gamut from matted-row breeding to incorporating new genetics and technology into the development of alternative production systems. We were intro-duced to a new growing system for day neutral strawberry varie-ties utilizing low tunnels to extend the harvest season. These low tunnels are also resulting in good disease control. Dr. Lewers is selecting for Anthracnose and Botrytis resistance in her breeding plots. Dr. Lewers latest strawberry variety release is Flavorfest. Fla-vorfest has excellent flavor, good size, Anthracnose resistance and it harvests mid-season. The next stop was the Upper Marlboro Research Station of the University of Maryland. We were greeted by Dr. Jerry Brust and Frank Allnutt. This used to be the Tobacco Farm and it was quite pleasing to see all the changes taking place. There is research on vegetables, hops, blueberries, beach plums, wine grapes, and seedless table grapes. We were treated to an outstanding lunch using local meats and vegetables. After lunch, Allison, Guy, Ryan, John, James and Bruk did a great job integrating the sustainability goals of the Terp Farm and the opportunities offered through new management technologies. After that, our trip down to the future packing facility offered a nice chance for folks to see more of the property. Then Frank, Allison and Donna talked about inexpen-sively integrating environmental design and sanitary changes needed for developing a post-harvest handling facility struck a chord with the growers.

After that, we all managed to find Miller Farms where Phil, Sandy and Adam hosted us for a great tour of their field operations, pack-ing area and farm market. While many on the tour knew the family, most had never visited their farm. The Millers commitment to ag-ricultural production, produce quality and friendshipsplus their great ice cream!!was a nice ending to the day. Luckily the thun-der and lightning held off until we were safely sitting in the shade outside their bakery eating their wonderful ice cream. The tour was well attended and enjoyed by all. Please join us next year. I know you will have a good time and learn something new!

Thorough coverage with both pressure and water volume is criti-cal, a seven day schedule seemed to work best. Below are some products that have efficacy against SWD. Please read and understand the label on all the products and make sure they fit for your crop and your harvest schedule. This is not an all-inclusive listing, and please check the label before applying. To avoid resistance, consider using the same product twice in a row then switching to a different material in a different group and using that twice in a row and following that pattern to avoid resistance development. Good, shorter residual-about 3 days Delegate 25WG- Caneberries, Blueberries, Cherries Malathion 8F- Caneberries, Cherries, Blueberries Pyganic EC- Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries Good, use for rotations 3-7 days Entrust SC- Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries Sevin- Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries Assail- Blueberries, Cherries, Caneberries

Good, longer residuals 7-14 days depending on conditions Danitol- Blueberries, Cherries, Caneberries, Mustang Max- Caneberries, Cherries Bifenture- Caneberries, Imidan 70WP- Blueberries, Cherries Lannate 90SP- Blueberries Exira- New blueberry product for 2014 Be sure to read the label and make sure the crop is on the label and be aware of REI and PHI, as well as other limits on the label as far as number of applications and amounts allowed on a crop per season. These scouting efforts were made possible substantially partly through funding by the Maryland State Horticulture Society (MSHS). MSHS provided the bulk of the money required to cover the travel needed to these sites each week and to take samples for positive identification to the Penn State Fruit Lab in Biglerville, Pa.

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THE SUMMER ORCHARD TOUR 2014 L y n n M o o r e , M S H S S e c r e t a r y


Each year the Maryland State Horticulture Society funds research projects designed to improve the profitability of fruit producers, and support family farming in Maryland. Grants are awarded to projects that are rele-vant to the industry and will benefit Maryland growers. These grants are frequently used as seed money to attract other monies to fund the research projects.

Three projects were funded in 2014:

Continuation of Monitoring for Fungicide Resistance in Maryland for Small Fruit and Stone Fruit Orchards. Dr. Guido Schnabel, Professor and Extension Specialist, Clem-son University.

Continuation of Demonstration Plots of Alternatives to Chemical Fumigation for the Annual Strawberry Plasticulture System. Plots compare Biofence, Dazitol and Vapam along with comparing Purdue chicken pellets vs chemical fertilizer and Integrate as a soil conditioner. Mike New-ell, Wye Research and Education Center, University of Maryland.

Support Tree Fruit projects at Western Maryland Research and Education Center including: 1) Evaluation of Brookville Gala and Cripps Pink on three rootstocks G. 41,C.G 202 and G. 935; 2) Participation in 2014 NC-140 planting; 3) Fireblight Toler-ance of Fuji on 18 rootstocks; and 4. Site Preparation and Trellis construction of the 2015 planting of Fuji on G.41, G.214, G.202, G.935, G.11, G.222 and Bud 9. Bryan Butler, University of Maryland Extension.

Each scientist is happy to discuss their project with any grower. Project results are presented to the Maryland State Horticultural Society and are available on request. Frequently pro-jects are presented at the Twilight tours put on by the University of Maryland, The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference held at Hershey, PA., and The Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting at WMREC.

YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORKFUNDING RESEARCH PROPOSALS FOR 2014 AND THE FUTURE L y n n M o o r e , M S H S S e c r e t a r y

Wines from the University of Maryland Viticulture & Enology Research and Extension Program were entered in the 2014 National American Wine Society Amateur (non-commercial) Wine Competition that took place on October 28-30, 2014 in Concord, North Carolina. Nine wines were entered and 9 received medals including a Double Gold (all judges scored as a gold medal).

Year Name of Wine Research Center Medal

2012 Cabernet Franc WMREC Double Gold

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon WMREC Silver

2010 Barbera WMREC Silver

2011 Cabernet Sauvignon WMREC Silver

2011 Chambourcin Amarone WMREC Bronze

2012 Albarino & 54-36-34 WREC Bronze

2010 Malvesia Negra WMREC Bronze

2012 Chenin Blanc & XX1551 WREC Bronze

2012 Linea WREC Bronze

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND LOCATIONS: WMREC: Western Maryland Research & Education Center, Keedysville, MD WREC: Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD LESREC: Lower Eastern Shore Research & Education Center, Salisbury MD CMREC: Central Maryland Research & Education Center, Upper Marlboro, MD For more information about University of Maryland Research Centers go to: http://agresearch.umd.edu/locations OTHER LOCATIONS: AREC: Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research & Education Center, Winchester, VA (Virginia Tech) www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/alson-h-smith/ GRV: Golden Run Vineyard, Hans & Jenny Schmidt, Sudlersville, MD

PASSAGES Donald Don Spickler, (75), formerly of Clear Spring, MD and most recently of Williamsport, MD passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Jane Spickler. Don took pride in dairy farming, working as a crop insurance adjustor, and becoming an insurance agent. To see his complete obituary go to: http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/obituaries/donald-spickler/article_b46185aa-e66a-5a5b-9910-c120c70768ea.html?mode=story

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION DEMONSTRATION WINES RECEIVE MEDALS FROM AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY


SPOTTED LANTERNFLY R e p r i n t e d w i t h p e r m i s s i o n f r o m t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a D e p a r t m e n t o f A g r i c u l t u r e w w w . a g r i c u l t u r e . s t a t e . p a . u s

Description: On Sept. 22, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, confirmed the presence the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, (WHITE)) in Berks County, as part of its responsibility to identify plants/weeds, insects and mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses that impact Pennsylvanias natural resources, flora and economy. On Nov. 1, 2014, the Commonwealth announced a quarantine with the intent to restrict the movement of this pest. This is the first de-tection of Spotted Lanternfly in the United States.

The Spotted Lanternfly is a planthopper from Asia, specifically found in China, Korea, India, Vietnam, and parts of eastern Asia. It is an invasive insect in Korea where it was introduced in 2006 and since has attacked 25 plant species which also grow in Pennsylva-nia. In the U.S. it has the potential to greatly impact the grape, fruit tree and logging industries. This pest attacks many hosts including grapes, apples, pines, stone fruits and more than 70 additional spe-cies. Early detection is vital to the effective control of this pest and the protection of PA businesses and agriculture.

Beginning in late April to early May nymphs will hatch from egg masses laid on smooth bark, stone, and other vertical surfaces. Nymphs will complete four immature stages. The first stage (3) is black with white spots and wingless. As it grows, the Spotted Lan-ternfly will start to develop red patches (4) in addition to the white spots. Nymphs spread from the initial site by crawling and feeding

Figure 1. Lateral view of an adult Lycorma delicatula Photograph by Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Figure 2. Lycorma adult with wings spread showing colorful hind wing Photograph by Holly Raguza, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Nymphal Lycorma delicatula Taken from Park et al. 2009

Adults can be seen as early as July and take on a much different appearance. Adults at rest have a black head and grayish wings with black spots. The tips of the wings are a combination of black rectangular blocks with grey outlines. When startled or flying the Spotted Lanternfly will display hind wings that are red and black blocks with a white stripe dividing them. The red portion of the wing is also adorned with black spots. The abdomen is also a yellowish white with bands of black on the top and bottom. While a poor flyer, the Spot-ted Lanternfly is a strong jumper. In the fall, adults switch hosts to focus on Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This introduced invasive tree is the preferred host that the adults feed on in the fall and is used preferentially for egg laying. However, Tree of Heaven is not the only tree or surface the Spotted Lan-ternfly will lay eggs upon any smooth trunked tree, stone or vertical smooth surface can provide a potential host for eggs masses. Manmade items like vehicles, campers, yard furniture, farm equipment or any other items stored outside are suitable sites for egg laying. Egg laying begins in late September and continues up through the onset of winter. This pest poses a significant threat to the states more than $20.5 million grape, nearly $134 million apple, and more than $24 million stone fruit industries. Pine and hardwood logging in Penn-sylvania also accounts for $12 billion in sales. Signs and Symptoms: In the spring search for the nymphs on smaller plants and vines. Fruit trees and grapes can be especially susceptible to damage and mor-tality under larger populations. As the year progresses the Spotted Lanternfly host choice will transition to trees. Trees can be afflicted

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with weeping wounds of sap on the trunks. Heavy populations can cause honey dew secretions to build up at the base of the tree, blackening the soil around the base. The largest colonies can pro-duce large fungal mats at the base of tree. Increased activity of wasps, hornets, bees, and ants can be seen feeding on honeydew secretions and at tree wounds. Egg masses can also be found on trees, especially Ailanthus alitissima (Tree of Heaven) and other smooth bark trees. Smooth surfaces outdoors such as lawn furni-ture, stone and brick work, and outdoor recreational vehicles can also harbor egg masses. These masses pose a great risk for the acci-dental transport of this pest to new areas. Egg masses are present in October and will hatch in the spring starting as early as April. Response:

Since the pest is new to the United States, the department is reviewing a variety of options including eradication. Currently a quarantine is in place to stop the movement of this pest to new areas and to slow its spread within the quarantine.

The department is working with other state and federal agen-cies to develop a comprehensive action plan and find tools useful for control of this pest.

The quarantine affects a variety of plant, wood and stone prod-ucts.

Surveys are currently underway to determine the complete spread of this pest in Berks County and the surrounding coun-ties. Efforts are also underway to ensure the Spotted Lanternfly is not present in other parts of the commonwealth.

Who will be affected by the Spotted Lanternfly quarantine? The quarantine is currently in place around District Township and Pike Township in Berks County. The quarantine may be expanded to new areas as further detections of the Spotted Lanternfly are detected and confirmed. Intentional movement of the Spotted Lanternfly is expressly pro-hibited and is a serious offense. Violations could result in criminal or civil penalties and/or fines. The quarantine restricts the movement of certain articles. If you are seeking to enter into a compliance agreement to be able to move these materials you can request a permit by contacting Dana Rhodes. Industries and regulated articles under the quarantine that are not to be removed/moved to a new area are:

Any living stage of the Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula. This includes egg masses, nymphs, and adults.

Brush, debris, bark, or yard waste Landscaping, remodeling or construction waste Logs, stumps, or any tree parts Firewood of any species Grapevines for decorative purposes or as nursery stock Nursery stock Crated materials Outdoor household articles including recreational vehicles,

Two egg masses on tree bark Photograph by Holly Raguza, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

lawn tractors and mowers, mower decks, grills, grill and furniture covers, tarps, mobile homes, tile, stone, deck boards, mobile fire pits, any associated equipment and trucks or vehicles not stored indoors.

What to do if you: See eggs: Scrape them off the tree or smooth surface, dou-ble bag them and throw them in the garbage, or place the eggs in alcohol or hand sanitizer to kill them. Collect a specimen: Turn the adult specimen or egg mass in to the departments Entomology Lab for verification. First, place the sample in alcohol or hand sanitizer in a leak proof container. A Sample Submission Form can be found in the Publications section below. Take a picture: Submit photographs to [email protected]. Report a site: Call the Bad Bug hotline at 1-866-253-7189 with details of the siting and your contact information. Spotted Lanternfly Webinar: View it here >> For more information or to report possible populations of Spotted Lanternfly: Contact your local Penn State Extension office Email [email protected] Call the Invasive Species Hotline at 1-866-253-7189

Dana Rhodes Plant Inspection Program Specialist (717) 772-5205 [email protected]

Sven Spichiger Entomology Program Manager Insect Identification Beetles, Flies, Moths, Household Pests Insect Survey (717) 772-5229 [email protected]

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RASPBERRY FERTILITY TRIAL AT WMREC, KEEDYSVILLE, MARYLAND Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland ExtensionCarroll County

Over the past several years there has been an increased interest from growers on the finer production points of black raspberries Rubus occidentalis. Although this is a native plant found wild in almost every farm fence line with a wide tolerance to soil type and pH and crop and that has been produced in the mid-Atlantic for many years, new varieties and increased interest from con-sumers for the improved flavor and health benefits of black rasp-berries has caused increased production across the mid-Atlantic. Variety evaluation, new primocane types, trellising, disease man-agement, fertility, and new invasive pest issues are several of the areas of interest of producers establishing or expanding their plantings of black raspberries. These are topics that are all of great importance because, although black raspberries are fairly easy to grow, maximizing product and quality can be challeng-ing, and this is certainly a crop that responds quite favorably to refined management practices. Over the last two seasons a number of bramble producers have approached me regarding concerns over the Nitrogen rate rec-ommendations for both primocane and floricane producing raspberries. Many growers have been applying about 30 pounds of actual N per acre per year and do not feel they are getting an adequate response. The nutrient management guidelines are a little vague but they do make recommendations on altering your application rate based on tissue testing but they do not provide clear guidelines for rates. I have been told by growers that they are concerned with the lack of vigor in black raspberries and concerns over the longevity of the stand. With primocane bear-ing varieties, growers have expressed concerns that the plants seem to weaken prematurely in the late summer and early fall and that possible additional application of Nitrogen during the season may help to develop a plant that can produce further into the fall. Nitrogen Four rates, 0, 30, 75, 150 lbs. per acre, source: calcium nitrate. The 75 and 150 pound applications are split. Fertilizer was applied the third week of April with the second application for the sec-

ond half of the 75 and 150 pounds rate put on the second week of July. Two varieties; Jaclyn a Primocane producer-fruit is a distinct dark red when

ripe, quite vigorous and erect, growing to 4 to 5 feet tall. Ripening time is late summer early fall

Jewel a Floricane black raspberry-fruit is firm and glossy with good flavor, vigorous, erect plants. Mid-season (mid-June) ripening

Collect data on growth (height and # canes), overwintering/winter damage, marketable yield, tissue samples Time line: planting was established in spring 2013. This year the first treatments were made and data collection has begun and will continue for 15 and 16. This years data is not showing very much difference in yield but we cannot seem to turn off the Jaclyns as harvest continues as we go to press. 4 Treatments x 4 replications = 16 x 2 Varieties = 32 reps Plants are planted 18 inches between plants. 36 inches between reps. 5 plants per rep. Row spacing is 12 feet. Plants were estab-lished in the first year with 30 lbs. of N per acre rate and the site had been tested so pH, Phosphorus and Potassium were adjust-ed to recommended levels prior to planting.

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PUMPKIN 2014 TIMELINE FOR WMREC (WESTERN MARYLAND RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER) Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland ExtensionCarroll County

This was the third year for this project looking at spray programs for pumpkins at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center (WMREC) and at the Wye Research and Education Cen-ter. Dr. Kate Everts is the Principle Investigator on this project, and Mike Newell at the Wye and Doug Price at WMREC, Keedysville have done a great job keeping this project afloat. For this sea-son, although the data has not been analyzed yet, what really stood out to me was stem quality. The field had No spray blocks, IPM blocks and Premium spray program blocks. Although it ap-pears yields were not that different, the quality of the stems in the premium blocks was vastly superior to the other blocks. They not only looked better but they were significantly stronger. Kate will have more on this but I wanted to provide our program as I promised at the WMREC twilight in August.

It has been a long time in coming and is still an ongoing effort but UME has recently added important faculty members to support Mary-land tree and small fruit producers. Administrators have worked dili-gently to develop the Mid-Atlantic Fruit Consortium. Dr. Kari Peter from Penn State supporting tree fruit pathology and Dr. Cassandra Swett for UMD supporting small fruit and grape pathology have been developing strategies to sup-port growers in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. Recently the UMD Entomology Department has hired Dr. Kelly Hamby who received her Ph.D. from UC Davis where she worked on Spotted Wing Drosophi-la. Added to these great new hires we have Dr.s Chris Walsh and Joe Fiola who continue to support growers with their research and outreach efforts. The fruit program is certainly on the move and we can thank Dr. Angus Murphy for his tireless efforts to nurture the con-sortium and peruse new positions. With the increase in specialist sup-port and retirements in Extension, I will be returning to Carroll County to resume a more general Agricul-tural support role serving a wide array of producers in the Carroll county as well as the Northern Cluster Counties. I have conducted Research and Extension support to the fruit industry during the height of the BMSB outbreak and contin-ued as SWD moved into the Mid-Atlantic.

NEW SUPPORT FOR MARYLAND TREE AND SMALL FRUIT PRODUCERS Bryan R. Butler Sr, UME-Extension Agent

6/03/14 planted pumpkins

6/04/14 sprayed Strategy + Roundup PowerMax

6/24/14 applied Macho 2.0 drench

7/10/14 All Treatments Bravo Weather Stik + Thionex 3EC

7/22/14 IPM Treatments Premium Treatments

Bravo Weather Stik + Kocide 4.5 LF Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP


Bravo Weather + Kocide 4.5 LF + Quintec Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP


Bravo Weather Stik Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Presidio


Bravo Weather Stik + Kocide 4.5LF Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP + Ranman


Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Asana XL Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Presidio + Asana XL


10/01/14 Harvest

Bravo Weather Stik + Asana XL Bravo Weather Stik + Rally 40 WSP + Ranman + Asana XL


I have continued my work with Surround and soft insecticides for the 2014 season on apple and peaches. Although that data is not in yet, I wanted to share some of the information as we go into the final weeks of the 2014 season. BMSB pressure ap-pears to have been relatively light this sea-son with the big migration to homes occur-ring the third and fourth weeks of Septem-ber in Central Maryland. Even though we are almost out of the woods, it is important that you stay vigilant even if you havent had damage to this point. It is possible for BMSB to move in late and do a lot of dam-age on your late season fruit.

Following the 2010 growing season with its devastating losses in peaches and apples caused by Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB), many growers in Maryland were ready to use any chemistry required to pro-duce a crop in 2011. The 2011 season proved to be frustrating for growers that experienced BMSB infestations with regard to: pick your own spray schedules, days to harvest, IPM programs being damaged by broad spectrum pesticide application lead-ing to loss of beneficial insects, increased exposure to high toxicity products, cost, increased number of applications, fuel, time, loss of some of these products, and public perception. Thus growers have been forced to spend significantly more on pro-duction costs such as labor, fuel, materials, and maintenance.

This project examines the potential to re-turn to pre-2009 timing, interval, and mate-rial selection by incorporating Surround as a tool to combat our newest and most in-sidious pest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB).

Current recommendations for the control of BMSB in apples include the use of Syn-thetic Pyrethroids, Organochlorines and Organophosphates. These chemical fami-lies have been replaced in orchard spray programs in recent years by products with more specific modes of action that are gen-erally less harmful to beneficial organisms. The use of the more general insecticides that appear to reduce the level of BMSB damage may potentially lead to the de-struction of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs that have been in place for

nearly thirty years as beneficial populations are decimated. The purpose of this experi-ment is to determine if the addition of Sur-round (an organically certified kaolin clay product) to insecticide materials used to control traditional orchard pests can re-duce the level of damage to fruit caused by BMSB.

The Surround was used at a rate of 12.5 pounds per 100 gallons as a tank mix that may be acting as a repellent or tactile de-terrent and could offer greater protection of the fruit, particularly if used as a bridge treatment between or a replacement for insecticide applications, or as part of a push-pull management strategy. Thus, the addi-tion of the clay to the surface of the fruit and foliage may result in behavioral modifi-cation of BMSB. It is well documented that BMSB is very mobile and moves into the orchard causing the most severe damage on the perimeter rows. The clay barrier from Surround could be deterring BMSB from moving into the orchard, or possibly reduce the time spent in the trees, leading to a reduction in feeding damage. In order to examine this, samples evaluated were paired with samples from trees in similar positions in the orchard, i.e. exterior bor-dering to corn, exterior bordering woods, and interior. This was done to compare fruit that should be receiving comparable pressure from BMSB based on the environ-ment.

The insecticide applications were made based on an IPM program using traditional monitoring tools for lepidopteron pests with visual observations for BMSB being added to the program and material selec-tion being based on need for control of the pests present. Pheromone traps for Cod-dling Moth, Tufted Apple Bud Moth and Oriental Fruit Moth were placed in the block and monitored weekly to determine need for application. BMSB were moni-tored using three minute surveys of five trees weekly to determine presence and damage to fruit.

Half of the trees received the program without Surround added and half received the program with Surround added. Fifty fruit per tree were destructively sampled at harvest and, although damage was still above what would be considered accepta-ble economic threshold, severity of dam-age was very low, yielding a high percent-age of salable fruit. Although we are in the process of evaluat-ing the data, initially it appears that there was nearly 30% less damage by BMSB on the fruit that received the program with Surround and larger differences when like replicates are paired for comparison.

In our Red Haven peach block we had no BMSB pressure at all this season. Weekly counts and end of season evaluation of the fruit showed extremely low levels of injury

INCORPORATING SURROUND INTO AN IPM PROGRAM FOR CONTROL OF BMSB IN APPLES. Bryan Butler, Doug Price

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with brown stink bugs being the stink bug we did find in the block just before harvest time but no BMSB.

Our apple data for 2014 on our Goldrush block is not in but for 2013 pressure was overall light from BMSB. We did find BMSB in the block later in the season and did have damage to fruit. Unfor-tunately, the Surround treat-ments did not all hold up well and what I found interesting was that a late Brigade without appli-cation on our Pink Lady provided much cleaner fruit (


HIGH-DENSITY ORCHARD SYSTEMS FOR MARYLAND: FIELD-TESTING ADVANCED SELECTIONS FROM THE GENEVA APPLE ROOTSTOCK BREEDING PROGRAM Bryan Butler, University of Maryland Extension; Anna Wallis, Christopher S. Walsh, Emily Snyder, and Tim von Thun, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland-College Park; Julia Harshman, Washington State University; Douglas Price, Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station; Gennaro Fazio, USDA-ARS, Cornell-Geneva

This planting is part of the first evaluation of the G-202 rootstock on a large scale. This study serves to examine and compare the growth habits of apple trees on tissue cul-ture (TC) and stool bed G-202, as well as G-935 and G-41. The plot is split with half of the trees having Cripps Pink for a scion and the other half having Brookfield Gala for the scion. Growers/nurseries buy liners directly out of TC for peaches and cherries but not for apples. By observing the growth rate and structure, overall size and yield, we want to begin to determine if the TC pro-cess is detrimental to apple production or cultural practices in the orchard. Much of the work that has been done with these rootstocks and the Tall Spindle system has been done in other parts of the country. Maryland growers have had to extrapolate from that information; given the variation in climates, we are not certain how closely recommendations from states like New York or Michigan can be followed here. We plan to: evaluate High Density systems for western/central MD; collect data on new dwarfing disease tolerant rootstocks; help to determine the appropriateness of this

High Density system for hot humid condi-tions of the mid-Atlantic region; and gain a better understanding of the growth habit of TC trees in comparison to those produced in traditional stool beds. Data has been collected on height, trunk diameter, survivability, fruit quality (which includes color, soluble solids, firmness, and starch), fruit size, yield per tree, and tree efficiency (fresh weight of fruit/cross sec-tional area) for four seasons. To this point as we finish the 5th leaf on this planting there has been very little difference between the trees. The 202TC trees certainly broke out of the blocks fast and initially made a larger more robust tree in comparison to stool bed 202 trees but, over the last two years, it is difficult to see a great difference between any of the trees and statistically there are no differences between the treatments. As far as survivability, we have lost a num-ber of trees. All tree losses were due to breaking at the graft union. Most of the losses were early on but G-935 continues to break and has been the rootstock that has lost the most trees. Although this will be the final season for collection of all the data, the planting will remain and be managed so further observa-tions can be made regarding this rootstock and the planting will be expanded in 2015 to include G-214, G-11, G-22, Bud 9, M-9, and G-42, planted at both 6x12 and 3x12 on our four wire 9 trellis system.

Very excited this season to have actually accomplished renovation pruning. Below you can see it does really work and we are now finishing our fifth leaf and will begin doing a lot more of this type of pruning as we work on our Maryland Modified Tall Spindle System.

CHARACTERISTICS OF G-935 Vigor intermediate between M-9 and

M-26 Very cold hardy Resistant to Fire Blight and Crown

Rot Tolerant to Replant Disease Complex Susceptible to Wooly Apple Aphid CHARACTERISTICS OF G-41 M-9 vigor Highly yield efficient Highly productive (most U.S. trials

yields 100-125% of M-9 check) Very precocious Very cold hardy Does well in warmer climates Immune to Fire Blight and Crown Rot

and Wooly Apple Aphid Replant tolerant CHARACTERISTICS OF G-202 It is similar in size to M-26 Precocious, productive It is resistant to woolly apple aphid,

fire blight, and crown rot In New Zealand it has been a top

performer Good choice for weak growing culti-

vars like Honeycrisp Tolerance to apple replant disease Moderate rooting in stool bed. Geneva 202 was released in May of

2002 in New Zealand and in the USA in 2004.

Wire (2) 4000rolls of wire $168.00

Crimps (2) boxes $ 25.00

Tighteners (54) $153.90

Posts 12 (63) $1260.00

Pins (36) $ 36.00

TRELLIS BUDGET FOR ACRE PLANTING

TOTAL $1642.90


The Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS) presented the Harry G. Black Distinguished Service award in Hershey, PA at the 2014 Grower Banquet to Robert E. Black, co-owner and operator of Catoctin Mountain Orchards. Robert is currently serving as MSHS Treasurer and in other capacities.

2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Harry G. Black Distinguished Service awarded is given, when deemed appro-priate by the Executive Board, to a person who is a member of the Maryland State Horticultural Society making a significant contribution in the state of Maryland this year and in years past. The Award and Nominations Committee, consisting of three members appointed by the Presi-dent, shall recommend to the Executive Board such an award. Although primarily intended to be given to a fruit grower or those involved in fruit production, it may be given to a person in an allied industry such as processing, a state employee, a county agent, university personnel, or to any other person making a special contribution to the fruit industry. The committee will annually review the list of nominees, if any, to determine its recommendation to the Executive Board.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS ARE: Lloyd Balderston III, 1976 Dr. Castillo Graham, 1976 Professor A. F. Veirheller, 1976 S. Herman Todd, 1977 William C. Main, 1978 Theodore Stegmaier, 1978 M. N. Nick Pope, 1979 Dr. L. O. Weaver, 1980 Dr. Ben L. Rogers, 1981 Dr. Arthur Thompson, 1982 Harry G. Black, 1985 George H. Butler, Jr., 1986 William M. Allenberg, 1996 Evan B. Milburn, 1997 John H. Rinehart, 1999 Dr. Paul W. Steiner, 2000 I. Bruce Barr, 2005 Henry R. Passi, 2008 Allan Baugher, 2011 Robert E. Black, 2014

Jan. 8-11, 2015: Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, www.seregionalconference.com/ Jan. 13, 2015: Introduction to Hard Cider Production will be held at the Penn State Fruit and Research & Extension Cen-ter, 290 University Drive, Biglerville, PA 17307 from 8 AM to 3:30 PM. Cost is $120.00 which includes tasting of hard ciders of various fla-vors, a catered lunch and take home resource materials. Registra-tion or more information about the workshop, please contact Ex-tension registration support at (717) 334-6271. (deadline Dec.15, 2014) Jan. 15-17, 2015: Future Harvest - CASA 16th Annual ConferenceCultivate The Chesapeake Foodshed www.futureharvestcasa.org/ Jan. 19-21, 2015: Ohio Produce Growers and Marketing Association (OPGMA), http://opgma.org/OPGMA-Annual-Congress Jan. 20-22, 2015: 2014 Empire State Fruit and Vegetable Expo http://nysvga.org/expo/information/ Jan. 27-29, 2015: 2015 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey, PA http://www.mafvc.org (registration and program included in this newsletter) Jan. 30, 2015 (9 AM to 3:30 PM): Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting, Friendly Farm Inn, Foreston Road, Upperco, MD. Registration or more info. Contact (410) 771-1761 or [email protected] Feb. 1 - Feb. 06, 2015: 30th Annual NAFDMA Convention, Nash-ville, Tennessee, www.farmersinspired.com/TN2015

Robert E. Black Receives Harry G. Black Distinguished Service Award in Hershey, PA

Feb. 04, 2014:Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Produc-tion Meeting, Location: St. Marys County. For more information: R. David Myers (410) 222-3906 or email [email protected] Feb. 6-7, 2015: MGGA/MWA/UME Meeting www.marylandgrapes.org Feb 12-13, 2015: 2015 Mid-Atlantic Women In Agriculture Regional Conference, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover, DE http://www.extension.umd.edu/womeninag Feb. 19, 2015 (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM): Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting, Western Maryland Research & Educa-tion Center, Keedysville, MD. For more information or registration contact Susan Barnes at (301) 432-2767 x301 or [email protected] Feb. 21-25, 2015: 58th International Fruit Tree Assoc. Annual Conference & Intensive Workshop, Halifax, Nova Scotia. http://www.ifruittree.org/dnnEvents/2015AnnualConference.aspx Feb. 24-27, 2015: 2015 North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference, Fayetteville, Arkansas. http://www.raspberryblackberry.com/local.cfm?doc=webdocs/2015Conference%20Overview.htm Feb. 25, 2015 (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM): Bay Area Fruit School, Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown, MD For more information contact: Mike Newell @ [email protected] Aug. 2015: North American Strawberry Growers Association is coming to Maryland for a Summer Tour - stay tuned for more information.


PRIVATE PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT VOUCHER TRAINING DATES Dec. 8, 2014: MD PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION CLASS, 6 PM-8 PM, Grantsville Library, 102 Parkview Dr. Grantsville, MD 21536; Registration: call (301) 334-6960 or e-mail [email protected] Dec. 15, 2014: PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT VOUCHER, 6-8 PM, Snow Hill Lions Club, 5513 Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863; Registration, contact Carla Colvin at (410) 632-1972 or by email [email protected] Dec. 15, 2014: MD PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION CLASS, 6 PM-8 PM, UME-Grantsville County Office, 1916 Maryland Highway, Suite A, Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550; Registration: call (301) 334-6960 or e-mail [email protected] Dec. 15, 2014: PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT MAN-AGEMENT VOUCHER, 6 PM-8 PM, Snow Hill Lions Club, 5513 Mar-ket St., Snow Hill, MD 21863; Pre-registration is required to ensure enough training materials. Contact Carla Colvin at (410) 632-1972 or by email [email protected] DEC.18, 2014: NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT VOUCHER TRAINING 10 AM - 12 PM, UME-Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620; Registration: must pre-register by calling (410) 778-1661 or by emailing [email protected] Jan. 8, 2015: PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, UME-Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620; Registration: Must pre-register by calling (410) 778-1661 or by emailing [email protected] Jan.13, 2015: PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING UME-Arundel County, 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054; If you have allowed your Private Pesticide Applicator Certification to expire or are a new applicant, then you are invited to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training and Examina-tion. Its a two-step process: Step 1: A Private Applicator Certifica-tion Training will be conducted at the Anne Arundel Extension Office from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on January 13, 2015. Step 2: A Private Pesticide Applicator Exam will be given at the Anne Arundel Exten-sion Office from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on January 27, 2015. Registration required: To register for this event contact the Anne Arundel County Extension Office at (410) 222-3906 or visit https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/private-pesticide-applicator-certification-training Jan. 20, 2015 and Feb. 2, 2015: FARMER TRAINING & CERTIFCATIONCROP OPERATIONS USING MANURE AND FERTILLIZER, 9:30 AM4:30 PM, University of Maryland Wye Re-search and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queens-town, MD 21659; Cost: $35 (includes lunch on first day); Registra-tion or more information: Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come basis; therefore, register early. Paid regis-trations must be received 10 days before the first class. For more information, please call (410) 841-5959. Classes will be cancelled if

there is lack of interest. Jan. 22, 2015: PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, UME-Kent Co., 709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620; Registration: Must pre-register by calling (410) 778-1661 or by emailing [email protected] (link sends e-mail). Please bring photo ID and a calculator with you. Exam will be adminis-tered by MDA. Feb. 10, 2015 and Feb. 23, 2015: FARMER TRAINING & CERTIFCATIONCROP OPERATIONS USING MANURE AND FERTILLIZER, 9:30 AM4:30 PM, University of Maryland Exten-sionWashington County, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713. Cost: $35 (includes lunch on first day); Registration or more information: Space is limited and registrations are accepted on a first come basis; therefore, register early. Paid registrations must be received 10 days before the first class. For more information, please call (410) 841-5959. Classes will be cancelled if there is lack of interest. Feb. 25, 2015: NUTRIENT APPLICATOR VOUCHER TRAINING, 10 AM12 PM, UME-Harford County Office, 2335 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050; This program is free, but advanced registra-tion is required as space is limited. To register, please call the Har-ford County Extension Office at (410) 638-3255. Mar. 4, 2015 and Mar. 11, 2015: NEW PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND EXAM, 1 PM3 PM, University of Maryland ExtensionWicomico County, 28647 Old Quantico Rd , Salisbury, MD 21801; Cost: $10; Pre-registration is required for both the training class and exam. *If you are regis-tering for the Exam ONLY, please contact (410) 632-1972 prior to registering as there is no fee for taking the exam but registration is still required. For any additional questions, please contact Jessie at 410-632-1972. To register onlinehttp://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-private-pesticide-applicator-certification-training-exam-tickets-12463293045?aff=eorg; Contact: Jessie at (410) 632-1972 or by email [email protected] Mar. 24, 2015: PESTICIDE TRAINING, 9 AM-3 PM, University of Maryland ExtensionHarford County, 2335 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050; There is no charge to attend training, but please let us know you will be attending by calling (410) 638-3255. Apr. 3, 2015: ON-LINE NUTRIENT MGMT VOUCHER RECERTIFICATION 4 PM - 6 PM, Registration: UME-Anne Arundel Co. (410) 222-3906 or online: https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/line-nutrient-applicator-voucher-training Apr. 10, 2015: ON-LINE PVT PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION 4 PM - 6 PM, Registration: UME-Anne Arundel Co. (410) 222-3906 or online: https://extension.umd.edu/anne-arundel-county/line-private-pesticide-recertification-training


YOUNG GROWERS TACKLE AG LITERACY

For reservations, call 1-800-HERSHEY be sure to mention you are with the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conven-tion group code number #1837233 to get the special convention rate of $138.00 plus 11% tax per night per room with single, double, triple or quad occupancy. For additional information go to: www.hersheylodge.com

Hershey Lodge, an official Resort of Hersheypark - http://www.hersheylodge.com/

LODGING AT HERSHEY

The Maryland State Horticultural Society will have the following meetings during the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable (MAFV) Convention. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (officers and board members) Tuesday, January 27, 2015 4:30 PM (NEW TIME!) Cocoa Suite #2 BUSINESS MEETING (All members are encouraged to attend) Wednesday, January 28, 2015 4:30 PM Tower #2

MARYLAND STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS HELD AT MAFV CONVENTION

ARTHUR H. THOMPSON TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP The purpose of the Thompson Travel Fel-lowship is to expose young people, work-ing in the Maryland fruit industry, to ideas on fruit production in other areas of the world. In order to do this, the Maryland State Horticultural Society has established a fellowship of up to $1,000. This fellow-ship can be awarded annually to young people working in the fruit industry to pro-mote leadership within the Society. Recipient: The recipient will be a fruit grower or someone else associated with fruit production in Maryland, to be given to young persons aged 18 to 30, to be en-courage travel outside the state of Mary-land. The recipient would be expected to make a short presentation to the member-ship at the annual meeting concerning the information learned in the travel.

Application and Procedure: To apply, a brief explanation of the proposed trip should be submitted in writing. The appli-cation letter should include the name, age, and potential trip being considered by the applicant. Applications should be submit-ted by January 16, 2015 to be consid-ered for use during the subsequent year. Applications for the award should be submitted to: Lynn Moore, Secretary, c/o MSHS , Nominating and Awards Com-mittee, 2415 Woodbine Road, Wood-bine, MD 21797, (410) 489-7034. The Awards and Nominating Committee will consider the nominations and will make its recommendation to the Executive Committee, which will make the final deci-sion. The Thompson Fellowship will be presented at the Awards Banquet held dur-ing the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA.

Do you question your skills when discuss-ing hot agricultural topics with others? Are you, your customers, and your media statements Ag Literate? The Young Grower Alliance, State Horticultural Association of PA, and Penn State Extension will hold their Pre-Conference Workshop at the 2015 Mid Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention on Monday, January 26, from 1 to 4 pm. The cost is $50 which includes light refreshments. Guest Speakers: Lori Connelly is the Executive Director

of the PA Ag Resource Centers in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State. Lori will address what Ag Literacy means and how we, as pro-ducers, can mindfully educate our consumers. She also will provide us

with basic tools to address questions from the public and the media.

Dr. Richard Stup is the Branch Sales Manager for AgChoice Farm Credit at the Susquehanna Valley Office. Rich-ard will train us on internal communi-cations, focusing on controversial con-versations with customers.

Expect a dynamic presentation with op-portunities to interact with other young growers across the Mid-Atlantic, as well as a panel of your peers and industry experts as they relate their experiences with com-municating controversial topics. Registration form is provided below or for more information, contact Tara Baugher, [email protected] or (717) 334-6271.

Ag Literacy for Growers Registration Form - Registration Deadline: January 15, 2015 Names: _________________________________________________________________ Business: __________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________

Registration Fee: $50 (includes light refreshments during networking hour) Total Enclosed: $50 x __________ = $ ____________ Please make check payable to: State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania

Please return registration form and payment to: Maureen Irvin, Executive Secretary, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, 480 Mountain Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353

Schedule &

Registration

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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NEW ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCERS SCHOOLFEE: $100 (includes lunch, course reader and organic production guide) This full day intensive will delve into plant propagation, insect, weed and disease management. Join us if you are a new organic vegetable producer or interested in transitioning your operation.

9:00 AM Introduction and Organic Standards 9:30 AM Tips for Transplant Propagation for New Organic

Growers 10:00 AM Plant Disease Basics 10:30 AM Managing Plant Disease Hands-On Activity 12:00 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Six Steps toward Ecological Weed Management in

Organic Vegetable Production 1:30 PM Organic Pest Management Hands-On Activity 3:00 PM Adjourn

Speakers: Tianna DuPont, Penn State Extension; John Good, Quiet Creek Farm, and Beth Gugino, Penn State University. Note: Soil Management is an important basis for organic man-agement. Rather than cover it only in a cursory manner we will point you in the direction of longer courses designed to delve into the details. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM IRRIGATION WATER TOOLBOX WORKSHOPFEE: $50 (includes lunch) Have you tested your irrigation water chemistry? Learn how the quality of your irrigation water affects aspects of production in-cluding nutrient availability, pesticide behavior, and pathogen control. Bring your own water sample to test and develop a plan for your own water testing toolbox. Water sample collection in-structions will be sent to registrants. Presenters will include Penn State Extension commercial horticulture and water resources edu-cators, and other academic researchers and water treatment in-dustry representatives. The following topics will be covered: Evaluating irrigation water source options Water chemistry: pH, alkalinity and conductivity

Acid adjustment calculations and injection systems Hands-on water testing activity; equipment calibration Water testing and water test report interpretation Fertilizer-water interactions Water quality effects on pesticides Physical and chemical water treatment methods 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM BASICS OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES WORKSHOPFEE: $50 (includes lunch limited registration) This will be a pilot presentation of the FDA-Approved Farm Food Safety Course presented by the Produce Safety Alliance that will prepare growers to meet the food safety standards under the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM PENNSYLVANIA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE BASIC TRAININGFEE: $50 (includes lunch and Private Applicator Packet which includes course and study materials) If you intend to purchase and/or apply restricted use pesticides for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity on land which is owned or rented by you, then you need a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Pesticide (PDA) License. To become a certified private applicator, testing is required. This full day Mon-day session will cover the basics and prepare you for the pesticide applicators exam (which will take place Tuesday morning from 8:30 AM 11:30 AM.) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM AG LITERACY FOR GROWERS: COMMUNICATING WITH CONSUMERS AND THE MEDIAFEE: $50 (includes light refreshments) REGISTRATION IS THOUGH SHAPA SEPARATE FORM ON PAGE 14 IS INCLUDED IN THIS NEWSLETTER Do you struggle with communicating your message to consumers and media? Are you confident that your employees can handle any question from a customer? Lori Connelly from Penn State Universi-

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (AS OF NOVEMBER 24, 2014) Please note, speakers, topics, times and rooms in this program are subject to change. Check for updates on the website at www.mafvc.org. The printed program at the Convention will take precedence over any pre-convention programs.

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPSMONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (pre-registration is required)

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* before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a category pesticide applicator license update credit. ** before a topic indicates the topic is expected to qualify for a core pesticide applicator license update credit.

ty will prepare you to smoothly deliver your companys beliefs and easily conduct interviews before any audience. Dr. Richard Stup from AgChoice Farm Credit returns to discuss best practices for training employees and to address concerns they hear from con-sumers. Workshop Topics: Ag LiteracyWhat is it? Connecting with your Consumers Framing your Message Dos and Donts when the Press Calls Session incorporates interaction between participants to expand your network and opportunities to ask questions of your peers, industry experts and educators.

8:15 AM - 5:30 PM FARM MARKET TOURFEE: $60 (includes lunch and optional wine tasting) This all-day bus tour will leave the Hershey Lodge at 8:15 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. It will include visits to Strites Orchard & CSA in Harrisburg (farm market, bakery, and CSA), Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses (market, gift shop, bakery, caf and garden center) in Mechanicsburg, Hollabaugh Brothers Farm in Biglerville (farm mar-ket, bakery, gifts), The Historic Round Barn in Biglerville (farm mar-ket, gifts, bakery, and event venue), and the Hauser Estate Winery (production facility, tasting/sales area).

MAIN CONVENTION PROGRAM

TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 2015

MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (pre-registration is required)

FOOD TRENDS - TRINIDAD ROOM 9:00 AM Boomers to Millennials, Who is Buying What and How to Tell Them What You Have - Brian Moyer, Penn State Extension 9:45 AM Interpreting National Food Trend for Profit - Heather Mikulas, Penn State University 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session TOMATOES - EMPIRE ROOM 9:00 AM Getting Paid for Your Produce - An Introduction to PACA - Gregory Brown, McCarron & Diess 9:45 AM *Tomato Disease Update: Late Blight - Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session GMO'S - MAGNOLIA ROOM 9:00 AM Status and Content of GMO Labelling Legislation - Ross Pifer, Penn State Dickinson Agricultural Law Center 9:45 AM Experience and Potential of Biotechnology for Fruit and Vegetables - Dr. Li Li, Cornell University 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session LEAFY GREENS - CRYSTAL ROOM 9:00 AM Four Season Lettuce Production - Dr. Lewis Jett, West Virginia University 9:45 AM * IPM Strategies for High Tunnel Leafy Greens - Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session ORGANIC VEGETABLES - WILD ROSE ROOM 9:00 AM Using a Buckwheat Cover Crop for Maximum Weed Suppression after Early Vegetables - Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell University

9:45 AM Spiral Path Farm: How We Grow Transplants - Michael & Terra Brownback, Spiral Path Farm 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session SNAP BEANS - COCOA 1 9:00 AM Snap Bean Health - to be announced 9:45 AM How to Grow That Great Yield - grower panel 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session APPS FOR AG - COCOA BALLROOM 9:00 AM **Apps for Pest Management - Andrew Frankenfield, Penn State Extension 9:45 AM Is There a Drone (Unmanned Aircraft System) In Your Farms Future? - Craig Williams, Penn State Extension 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM 9:00 AM Invocation - Ed Weaver 9:05 AM Presidents Address - Tim Weiser 9:15 AM *The MaluSim Apple Carbohydrate Model and its Use For Improving Consistency of Chemical Thinning - Dr. Alan Lakso, Cornell University and Dr. Terence Robinson, Cornell University 10:00 AM Improving Branching of Apple Trees - Win Cowgill, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 10:30 AM Adjourn to Keynote Session KEYNOTE - NIGERIAN AND TRINIDAD ROOMS 10:45 AM Legislative Update 11:00 AM Keynote Presentation: Human Capital: Now, Tomorrow and the Next Generation - Russell Redding, Delaware Valley College 12:00 AM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash)

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TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 27, 2015

CSA'S - TRINIDAD ROOM 1:30 PM Cooperative Models: Partnering With Other Farms - Heidi Secord, Josie Porter Farm 2:10 PM Cooperative Models: Partnering With Other Farms - John Good, Quiet Creek Farm 3:00 PM Adding a CSA To Your Retail Farm Market - Kurt Alstede, Alstede Farm 4:00 PM Adjourn TOMATOES - EMPIRE ROOM 1:30 PM *Bacterial Spot of Tomato: Biology and Management - Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University 2:00 PM Tomato Fertility - Steve Bogash, Penn State Extension 2:45 PM **How Water Quality Effects Pesticide Efficacy - Kerry Richards, Penn State Extension 3:30 PM Tomato Grafting and Foliar Diseases in High Tunnel - Judson Reid, Cornell Coop. Extension 4:00 PM Adjourn POLLINATORS AND POLLINATION - MAGNOLIA ROOM 1:30 PM CPR - Pollinatore Biology, Nutrition and Health - Dr. Harlan Patch, Penn State University 2:00 PM *Pollinating High Bush Blueberry: Who Does It, and How Can Growers Improve It Dr. Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University 2:45 PM **IPM To Minimize Impacts on Pollinators in Tree Fruit - Dr. David Biddinger, Penn State University 3:30 PM *Cucurbit Pollinators, Pollination and IPM - Dr. Shelby Fleischer, Penn State University 4:00 PM Government Conservation Programs for Pollinators - James Gillis, USDA/NRCS; Mace Vaughan, Xerces Society 4:30 PM Discussion: Dr. Harland Patch, Penn State University; Dr. Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University; Dr. David Biddinger, Penn State University; Dr. Shelby Fleischer, Penn State University; James Gillis, USDA NRCS; Mace Vaughan, Xerces Society 5:00 PM Adjourn DRIP IRRIGATION - CRYSTAL ROOM 1:30 PM Pond Management - Bryan Swistock, Penn State Extension 2:00 PM Ag Management Strategies for Drip Irrigation - John Melora, Lee Rain Inc. 2:45 PM Soil Moisture and Fertilizer Management - George Hochmuth, University of Florida 3:30 PM Drip Irrigation Uniformity - William Wolfram, Toro Ag 4:00 PM Keeping Fertigation Units Running Properly - Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension 4:30 PM Adjourn ORGANIC VEGETABLES - WILD ROSE ROOM 1:30 PM Nutrient Management in Organic Cropping System - John Spargo, Penn State University 2:00 PM New Insights on Weed Management Decision Making from Mental Models Research - Dr. Doug

Doohan, Ohio Ag Research & Development Center 2:45 PM Strategies For Weed Suppression and Improving Soil Fertility During Transition to Organic Vegetable Production - Dr. Doug Doohan, Ohio Ag Research & Development Center 3:30 PM *Evaluation of Organic Insecticides for Vegetable Production - Dr. Galen Dively, University of Maryland 4:00 PM A Comparison of Organic Cucurbity Production Techniques: Plastic vs. Strip Tillage Field Preparation With and Without Row Cover - Jason Lilley and Dr. Elsa Sanchez, Penn State University 4:30 PM Adjourn ONIONS AND GARLIC - COCOA 1 1:30 PM Onion Varieties - Dr. Michael Orzolek, Penn State University Emeritus 2:00 PM Garlic Fertility: Optimal Rates and Timing - Crystal Stewart, Cornell University 2:45 PM *Bacterial Disease Management of Onions - Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University 3:30 PM Sweet, Green and Overwintering Onion Varieties for Plasticulture & Bare Ground - Gordon Johnson, University of Delaware 4:00 PM Growing Great Leeks - Eli Cook, Spring Valley Farm 4:30 PM Adjourn LABOR/FARM MANAGEMENT - COCOA BALLROOM 1:30 PM Employee Management - Keith Dickinson, Farm Credit East 2:30 PM Income Tax Planning - Keith Dickinson, Farm Credit East 3:30 PM The New Farm Bill, Horticultural Crop Insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) - John Berry, Penn State Extension, Gene Gantz, RMA, and Rebecca Csutoras, Farm Service Agency 4:30 PM Adjourn TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM 1:30 PM Automating Pruning: Pie in the Sky or Rubber meets the Road - Dr. Peter Hirst, Purdue University 2:00 PM Pruning by the Numbers - Dr. Jim Schupp, Penn State Extension 2:30 PM Pruning Running Late: Time to Automate - Dr. Jayson Harper, Dr. Leland Glenna, Dr. Anouk Patel-Campillo, Penn State University 3:00 PM From Loppers to Lasers: Labor-Saving Engineering Advances for Grapes and Apples - Dr. Johnny Park, Perdue University and Tony Koselka, Vision Robotics 3:45 PM Computer: Assisted Pruning Demonstration - Mid- Atlantic Growers and Speakers 4:15 PM Adjourn 4:30 PM SHAP Business Meeting 4:30 PM Maryland State Horticultural Society Executive Committee Meeting - Cocoa Suite #2



WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 28, 2015

MARKETING 101 - TRINIDAD ROOM 9:00 AM Effective Market Signage - Caleb Torrice, Tabora Farm and Orchard 9:40 AM Market Curb Appeal - Jennifer Brodsky, Kitchen Table Consultants 10:30 AM Market Dcor: Themes, Displays and Windows - Brit Carlson, Ruie and Grace 11:10 AM Market Layout - Jennifer Brodsky, Kitchen Table Consultants 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) SWEET CORN - EMPIRE ROOM 9:00 AM Nutrient Management with Tissue Testing - Steve Bogash, Penn State Extension 9:30 AM Sweet Corn Varieties - Blake Myers, Seigers Seed Co. 10:00 AM *Managing Weeds in No-Till Sweet Corn - Steve Groff, Cedar Meadow Farm 10:45 AM *Managing Insects with Today's Options - Dr. Galen Dively, University of Maryland 11:30 AM *Understanding and Managing Sweet Corn Leaf Diseases - Dr. Alyssa Collins, Penn State University 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) SOIL HEALTH/COVER CROPS - MAGNOLIA ROOM 9:00 AM Nitrogen Release and Disease Suppressive Activity of Four Compost Amendments on Three Vegetable Farms - Lori Hoagland, Purdue University 9:30 AM Living Mulch as an Alternative to Herbicides in Plasticulture Vegetables - Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension 10:00 AM Solvita, Haney, Food Web, Cornell Soil Health TestWhat Are My Soil Health Test Options and What Will They Tell Me - Charlie White, Penn State Extension 10:45 AM The Role of Organic Matter in Soil Fertility Management - John Spargo, Penn State University 11:30 AM Lessons Learned: Incorporating Cover Crops and Reduced Tillage on Our Farm - Arthur King, Harvest Valley Farms 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) SMALL FRUIT - FOCUS ON SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA - CRYSTAL ROOM 9:00 AM *Spotted Wing Drosophila in the Mid Atlantic: An Update - Dr. David Biddinger, Penn State University 9:30 AM **Experiences With a Fixed Sprayer System in High Tunnel Raspberries - Dale Riggs, D. Riggs Consulting 10:00 AM *Progress Towards Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila on Blueberries - Cesar Rodriguez-Soana, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 10:45 AM *Chemical and Non-Chemical Approaches to

Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry - Dr. Rufus Isaacs, Michigan State University 11:30 AM Using Spotted Wing Drosophila Exclusion Netting in Blueberries - Dale Riggs, D. Riggs Consulting 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) GREENHOUSE ORNAMENTALS - WILD ROSE ROOM 9:00 AM Getting Started Selling Perennials; These You Need to Have - Sinclair Adam, Penn State Extension 9:30 AM **Pesticide Delivery Systems for Greenhouse Applications - Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension 10:00 AM *Replacing Neonicotinoids in the Greenhouse - Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University 10:45 AM You're Killing Your Own Plants: Greenhouse Sanitation Makes Better Plants - Dr. Gary Moorman, Penn State University 11:30 AM Top Ten Ways to Save on Greenhouse Heating Costs - Neil Mattson, Cornell University 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) WINE GRAPES - COCOA 1 9:00 AM Vineyard Canopy Management Practices for Premi- um Wine Grapes - Joyce Rigby, Vineyard Consultant 9:45 AM Understanding, Assessing and Managing Freeze Injury in Grapevines - Dr. Michela Centinari, Penn State University 10:15 AM Finding Balance Vine Size, Capacity, Vigor and Vine Balance - Dr. Alan Lakso, Cornell University 11:00 AM Replanting: Challenges and Opportunities - Dr. Gary Pavlis, Rutgers University 11:30 AM **Core Presentation - Dr. Kerry Richards, Penn State University 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) SPANISH - COCOA BALLROOM 9:00 AM *Bayas y la Drosophila Ala Manchada (Brambles and SWD) - Kathy Demchak & Tianna Dupont, Penn State 9:30 AM Manejo Postcosecha de Bayas y Fresas (Post-Harvest Handling of Berries) - Lee Stivers, Penn State Extension 10:00 AM *Mantenga la Seguridad de sus CultivosUse Buenas Prcticas Agrcolas y MIP (Keep Your Crop SafeUse Good Agricultural Practices and IPM) - Maria Gorgo-Gourovitch, Penn State Extension 11:30 AM Poda de Huertos de Manzano de Alta Densidad: Prin- cipios y una Demonstracion (Pruning High Density Apple Orchards: Principles and a Demonstration) - Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Extension 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash)



WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 28, 2015

TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM 9:00 AM *How to Take Advantage of NEWA Weather and Pest Models - Dr. Julie Carroll, Cornell University 9:30 AM Grower Usage of NEWA Systems (panel) - Dr. Rob Crassweller, Penn State University (moderator), Sam Boyer; Ben Lerew; Bruce Hollabaugh, Hollabaugh Brothers Fruit Farm 10:00 AM Grower Funded Research an Industry Partnership - Phil Baugher, SHAP Research Committee 10:10 AM The Importance of Grower Funded Research for the Prosperity of the Industry - Dr. Gary Thompson, Penn State University

10:45 AM Apple Tree Water Use in Northeastern Climates and an Online Water Balance System - Dr. Alan Lakso, Cornell University, Danilo Dragoni, Nevada Dept. of Env. Protection and Dr. Terence Robinson, Cornell University 11:15 AM Grower Innovations (A Panel) - Bob Pollock, Penn State Extension (moderator); Evan or Nathan Milburn, Milburn Orchards, use of falcons for rodent control; Tad Kuntz, Masonic Village, use of blue birds for insect control; Brian Knouse, use of GPS; Greg Heller, using the Munkoff Pluk-O-Trak; John Saunders, irrigation systems 12:00 Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash)

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 28, 2015

PEACHES - TRINIDAD ROOM 1:30 PM Peach and Plum Cultivars for the New Age The Ernie Christ Lecture - Dr. Bill Shane, Michigan State University 2:15 PM Applied Science in Post-Harvest Evaluation and Product Development - Eric Gaarde, Gaarde Food Source 2:45 PM Peach Rootstock Trials - Dr. Jim Schupp, Penn State University 3:15 PM Peach and Nectarine Varieties I Love and Those I Should Never Have Planted - (panel) Jerry Frecon (moderator), Robert Fralinger, Fralinger Farms; Bennett Saunders or Henry Chiles, Crown Orchard Co; Gene Kingsbury, Kingsbury Orchards; Brian Smith, Solebury Orchard 4:00 PM Adjourn SWEET CORN - EMPIRE ROOM 1:30 PM No-Till Sweet Corn Through the Season - Andrew Frankenfield, Penn State Extension 2:00 PM Organic Sweet Corn Without the Worms: It Can Be Done! - James Crawford, Pearl Wetherall and Jennifer Glenister, New Morning Farm 2:45 PM Management of Wildlife Issues - Matt Rice, USDA- APHIS Wildlife Services 3:30 PM Wholesaling Sweet Corn: Do's and Don'ts - Rick Stauffer and William Saussaman, Seminole Produce 4:00 PM **Health Effect of Pesticides: Get the Facts - Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State Extension 4:30 PM Adjourn AGRITAINMENT - MAGNOLIA ROOM 1:30 PM How To Grow Your Agritainment Business - John Hill, Hill Ridge Farm 3:00 PM To be Announced 3:45 PM To be Announced 4:30 PM Adjourn

GENERAL VEGETABLES - CRYSTAL ROOM 1:30 PM *Risk Management of 2 4-D and Dicamba Tolerant Soybeans - Dr. Doug Doohan, Ohio Ag Research & Development Center 2:00 PM 2014 Broccoli Variety Trial Results - Dr. Elsa Sanchez, Dr. William Lamont Jr, Robert Pollock, Lee Stivers, Steve Bogash and Thomas Butzler, Penn State University 2:45 PM How We Grow Celery and Greenhouse Greens at Twin Springs Farm - Thomas Childs, Twin Springs Fruit Farm 3:30 PM Soil Nutrient Problems and Resolutions - George Hochmuth, University of Florida 4:00 PM Field Greens and Salad Mix Production at the Dickinson College Farm - Matthew Steinman, Dickinson College Farm 4:30 PM Adjourn GREENHOUSE ORNAMENTALS - WILD ROSE ROOM 1:30 PM *How To Best Manage Fungus Gnats - Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University 2:00 PM Best of Penn State Flower Trials - Sinclair Adam, Penn State Extension 2:45 PM Efficient Feeding: Going Beyond 20-20-20 - Krystal Snyder, JR Peters Co. 3:30 PM Minimizing Phytotoxicity in the Greenhouse - Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension 4:00 PM Stayin' Alive: Strategies To Improve Plant Retail Shelf Life - Neil Mattson, Cornell University 4:30 PM Adjourn WINE GRAPES - COCOA 1 1:30 PM Recommended and Promising Varieties for the Mid- Atlantic - Dr. Joseph Fiola, University of Maryland 2:15 PM *Spotted Lanternfly and its Pest Potential to the Grape Industry - Dr. Mike Saunders Penn State University 2:45 PM *Grape Disease Research Review and Update - Bryan Hed, Penn State University



WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 28, 2015

3:30 PM Wine Marketing & Promotion Strategies for the Mid-Atlantic Region - Abigail Miller, Penn State University 4:30 PM Adjourn SPANISH - COCOA BALLROOM 1:30 PM Nuevas Tecnologas para Trabajar Inteligentemente y No Tan Fuerte (New Technologies to Work Smarter Not Harder) - Mario Miranda Sazo, Cornell Extension 2:15 PM Uso de Presupuestos para Evaular Empresas Agrcolas (Using Budgets to Analyze Agricultural Enterprises) - Miguel Saviroff, Penn State Extension 3:10 PM **El Impacto de la Calidad del Agua en el Desempeo del Pesticida: El pequeo Factor que hace la Gran Diferencia (The Impact of Water Quality on Pesticide Performance: The Little Factor that Makes a Big Difference) - Hector Nunez- Contreras, Penn State Extension

4:05 PM Evaluacin (Survey) 4:15 PM Sesin termine (Adjourn) TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM 1:30 PM *Revisiting Control Options for Internal Worms - Dr. Greg Krawczyk, Penn State University 2:00 PM U.S. Apple Assoc & PA Apple Marketing Board Updates - Jim Bair, US Apple Association, Julie Bancroft, PA Apple Marketing Program 2:30 PM Apple Flower DevelopmentBusting the Myths - Dr. Peter Hirst, Purdue University 3:00 PM *Wooly Apple Aphid Outbreaks in Relation to Stink Bug Management - Dr. Chris Bergh, Virginia Tech Uni-versity 3:45 PM Progress on a Low Cost Harvest Assist Device - Dr. Paul Heinemann, Penn State University 4:15 PM Adjourn 4:30 PM Maryland State Horticultural Society Business Meeting - Tower #2

THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 2015

RISK MANAGEMENT IN ON-FARM DIRECT MARKETING - TRINIDAD ROOM 9:00 AM Direct Marketing - Is It Right For You, Doing a Self Assessment - Stephen Komar, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 9:30 AM Considerations for Selecting and Training Employees to Improve Safety for Direct Marketing - Michelle Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 10:00 AM Assessing Farm Safety When Inviting the Public on Your Property - William Bamka, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 10:45 AM Right To Farm, Deed of Easement and Other Regulations that Impact Direct Marketing - Brian Schilling, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 11:30 AM Food Aspects for Direct Marketing - Meredith Melendez, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) VINE CROPS - EMPIRE ROOM 9:00 AM *Monitoring for Squash Vine Borer, An Unseen Plant Killer - George Hamilton, UNHCE - Hillsborough County 9:30 AM *Bacterial Diseases in Vine Crops, Is There Any Hope - Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University 10:00 AM *Watermelon Insect Management Update - Joanne Whalen, University of Delaware 10:45 AM Lighting the Way With 'Sunlight', 'Moonlight' and Other New Cucurbit Varieties on the Horizon - Dr. Brent Loy, University of New Hampshire 11:30 AM Using a Plasticulture System to Grow Cucurbits - Dr.

Michael Orzolek, Penn State University Emeritus 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) HIGH TUNNELS - MAGNOLIA ROOM 9:00 AM Winter Production in High Tunnels - Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension 9:30 AM Mechanization of Ventilation in High Tunnels - Steve Bogash, Penn State Extension 10:00 AM Cover Crops for High Tunnels - Dr. Lewis Jett, West Virginia University 10:45 AM Effect of Compost Application Rates on High Tunnel Tomatoes - Dr. Mark Hutton, University of Maine 11:30 AM Top 10 Reasons Not to Grow in High Tunnels - Judson Reid, Cornell Cooperative Extension 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) POST HARVEST - CRYSTAL ROOM 9:00 AM Cooling Methods and Impact of Delays to Cool - Marita Cantwell, University of California at Davis 9:30 AM Northeast Garlic Post Harvest Trial Results - Heat Curing, Topping vs. Washing - Crystal Stewart, Cornell University 10:00 AM Postharvest Handling of Vegetables to Ensure Quality and Safety - Marita Cantwell, University of California at Davis 10:45 AM Practical Food Safety Strategies for the Pack House - Rebecca Munro, The Seed Farm and Andy Andrews, Pennypack Farm & Education Center



11:30 AM New York Farmers Added Cooling Technology Improving Quality and Fostering Economic Development - Elizabeth Claypoole, Cornell Extension 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) POTATOES - WILD ROSE ROOM 9:00 AM Potatoes: What's NewObservation and Research - Robert Leiby, PA Co-Operative Potato Growers 9:30 AM Varieties That Look Promising - Michael Peck, Penn State University 10:00 AM *Update on Management of Potato Diseases - Dr. Steven Johnson, Univ. of Maine Cooperative Extension 10:45 AM Health Benefits of Colored Potato Chips - Dr. Jairam Vanamala, Penn State University 11:30 AM Update on Insect Management in Potatoes - Dr. Thomas Kuhar, Virginia Tech 12:00 AM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) SMALL FRUIT - COCOA 1 9:00 AM *What's New in Blueberry Weed Control - Dr. Eric Hanson, Michigan State University 9:30 AM How We Grow and Market Strawberries and Raspberries at Strawberry Tyme Farms - John Cooper, Strawberry Tyme Farms 10:00 AM Recycling Horticultural Films: Handling and Marketing - Dr. Lois Levitan, Cornell University 10:45 AM Low Tunnels for Strawberries: What Works and What Doesn't - David Pike, Farm to You Market, Eric Menard, Dubois Agrinovation and Kathleen Demchak, Penn State University 11:30 AM Proper Postharvest Handling of Berries - Lee Stivers, Penn State Extension 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) TOUGH TO MANAGE WEEDS - COCOA BALLROOM 9:00 AM *Identifying Problem Weeds - Dwight Lingenfelter and Andrew Franenfield, Penn State 9:30 AM *Palmer AmaranthOne Weed You Really Need to Know - Dwight Lingenfelter and Andrew Franenfield, Penn State

10:00 AM *Sweet Corn and Cucurbit Weed Control Programs with Q & A - Dwight Lingenfelter and Andrew Franenfield, Penn State 10:45 AM **Applying Herbicides, Avoiding Drift and Calibrating Herbicide Sprayers - Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension 11:30 AM To be Announced 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM 9:00 AM **How Do We Adjust Spraying Different Size Trees - Dean Polk, Rutgers University (moderator) (Panel) 9:45 AM **Worker Protection Standards - Jim Harvey, Penn State University 10:15 AM *Best Management Practices to Minimize Bitter Pit in Honeycrisp - Dr. Tara Baugher, Penn State University; Lynn Kime, Penn State University 10:45 AM Performance of New Fire Blight Resistant Pears - Dr. Bill Shane, Michigan State University 11:15 AM *The 2014 Fire Blight Epidemic: Mayhem, Mystery, Myths and Management - Dr. Kari Peter, Penn State University 12:00 PM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash) PEACHES - TRINIDAD ROOM 9:00 AM **Protective ClothingDress for Success in Protecting Yourself - Dr. Kerry Richards, Penn State Extension 9:30 AM Can You Toot Woot Froot? - Kim Gaarde, Fruit Dynamics 10:00 AM **Rise in Secondary Pests in Peaches - Dean Polk, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 10:45 AM *Observations in the Field of Bacterial Spot on Stone Fruits - Mark Shannon, Crop Protection Services 11:00 AM *Bringing IPM Back to Peaches in the Face of BMSB - Dr. Ann Nielsen, Rutgers University 11:30 AM *What the Industry Learned about Listeria Outbreak - Dr. Steve Knabel, Penn State University 12:00 AM Luncheon Buffet - Great Lobby and Chocolate Lobby (cash)

THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 2015 cont..

THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 29, 2015

SOCIAL MEDIA - 1:30 PM How To Integrate Social Media Into Your Marketing Strategy - Sarah Lanphier, Nuts About Granola 2:00 PM Social ServiceUsing Social Media for Customer Service - Sarah Cornelisse, Penn State University 2:45 PM Helping Customers "Find" Yo

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