Two Interesting Upcoming Webinars

Thursday, March 6, 2025

 Frost Protection for Strawberries

Erica Pate, OMAFRA's Fruit Crop Specialist will be hosting this webinar and graciously asked that I pass along the invite to the growers in Eastern Canada.  So, keep in mind the time change when going through the registration process.  And a huge thank you to Erica for putting this together.  

When: April 8th, 2025 1:00-2:00 Atlantic Standard Time   

Where: Zoom

What: Kathy Demchak, berry extension associate from Penn State, will review frost protection methods for strawberries in unpredictable spring weather. Join this webinar to prepare for the season and to understand your options when temperatures drop.   

How: Register in advance for this meeting Click here.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


Berry Primer 2025Berry Primer 2025

When: March 20, 2025  8:00AM – 6:00PM

There will be 4 Nova Scotia Pesticide Recertification Points issued for growers attending the full day.   

Agenda:

8:00 – 9:00       Sonny Murray Review of the Black Root Rot Disease in Strawberry and Its Control Using Both Cultural Control and Chemical Options.

9:00– 10:00     Dustin MacLean Review of the Anthracnose Resistance Survey and what it means for On-Farm Anthracnose Management in Strawberry.

10:00 – 11:00  Mary Concklin Summer Raspberry Bearing vs. Fall Bearing Systems.

11:00 – 12:00  Leah Fronk Weeds as Hosts of Strawberry Anthracnose: Implications for Management.

12:00 – 1:00     Colin Farrell Beyond Weather Data: Farm Data Tools.

1:00– 2:00       David Bryla Irrigation Scheduling and Options for Improving Water Use Efficiency in Highbush Blueberry.

2:00 – 3:00       Andrew Byers Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides.

3:00 – 4:00       Rachel Rix An overview of Highbush Blueberry insect pests, how to scout for them and their biology.

4:00 – 5:00       Dustin MacLean An overview of Highbush Blueberry diseases, how to scout for them and their biology.

5:00– 6:00       Sonny Murray  Perennia’s Pest Management Guide and how it can be used to put together a spray program.



How: To register in advance for this meeting Click Here.