Fire Blight Webinar Series
The team that is leading the national fire blight grant “Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States” is hosting a webinar series that will begin in December 2022 and run through October 2023. This series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control. Growers are encouraged to attend this online event by registering at this link:
The following is the upcoming fire blight webinar series agenda:
December 12, 2022 - Using models to predict firebight infections: MaryBlyt and Cougar Blight
Dr. Kerik Cox, Cornell University
Dr. Tianna DuPont, Washington State University
March 15, 2023 - Using biopesticides to help control fire blight
Dr. Ken Johnson, Oregon State University
June 13, 2023 - Pruning and sanitation strategies to reduce fire blight
Dr. Tianna DuPont, Washington State University
October 18, 2023 - Using weather and environmental conditions to optimize biologicals and biopesticides for bloom production
Dr. Sara Villani, North Carolina State University
These online meetings will last approximately one hour beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Michigan growers will receive one credit for each of the meetings.
Registration for U.S. Fire Blight Management Webinar Series is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on October 17, 2023.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information contact Jenn Zelinski at goodr100@msu.edu or 231-313-8376.