Spotted Wing Drosophila | NE SARE Berry Soil and Nutrient Management In-depth Series | Day Neutral Strawberry Mini Series | NASGA Emerging Pests: Id and Management Mini Series | NEIPM Strawberry Mini Series | NEIPM Blueberry/Cranberry Mini Series | NEIPM Bramble Mini Series | 2008 NYFVI Berry Webcast Series – Weeds, Insects, Varieties, and Nutrition
Follow the links below to view PowerPoint presentations while listening to the narration of the speakers.
2012 Small Fruit Webinar
Getting Ready for Spotted Wing Drosophila: Understanding Risks for Small Fruit Crops and Current Management Options [Apr. 27, 2012]
Dr. Greg Loeb, Cornell Small Fruit and Grape Entomologist discusses the new invasive species spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) that arrived in the Northeast in 2011.
2011-2012 NE SARE Berry Soil and Nutrient Management In-depth Webinar Series
Webcast recordings from the 12-part series of live, online berry crop soil and nutrient management seminars organized by Marvin Pritts and Cathy Heidenreich for Fall 2011/Spring 2012. This project is funded by NE SARE (North East Sustainable Research and Education Program).
Webinar Series Introduction [Sept. 30, 2011] – Ms. Cathy Heidenreich, Cornell University
Introduction to Soil Management [Oct. 7, 2011] Dr. Harold van Es, Cornell University
Topics: soil types, accessing soil surveys, physical, biological and chemical properties of soil.
Soil Testing [Oct. 14, 2011] – Ms. Janet Fallon, Agro-One
Topics: sampling procedures, soil testing, test options: Morgan, Modified Morgan, Melich III
Interpretation of Soil Test Results Prior to Planting [Nov. 4, 2011] – Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cornell University
Correction of Soil Problems [Nov.18, 2011] – Dr. Eric Hanson, Michigan State University
Topics: application technology, conventional nutrient sources, organic nutrient sources, liming and pH reduction
Foliar Testing and Sampling [Dec. 2, 2011] – Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cornell University
Topics: sampling how-to’s, visual assessment of nutrient status
Interpretation of Foliar Analysis Results [Dec. 16, 2011] – Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cornell University
Topics: interpreting foliar results in conjunction with soil test results, desired test ranges
Correction of Nutrient Problems in Established Plantings [Jan.6, 2012] – Dr. Eric Hanson, Michigan State University
Topics: application technology, conventional nutrient sources, organic nutrient sources
Soil Health Assessment [Jan. 13, 2012] – Mr. Robert Schindelbeck, Cornell University
Improving Biological and Physical Soil Properties [Feb. 3, 2012] – Mr. Robert Schindelbeck, Cornell University Topics: organic matter and composts
Environmental Impacts of Nutrient Use [Feb. 10, 2012] – Dr. Harold van Es, Cornell University
Topics; run-off/leaching, minimizing impacts, nitrogen plans
Future Nutrient Management in Berry Crops [Mar. 2, 2012] – Dr. Bielinski Santos, University of Florida
Topics: fertigation and hydroponics (strawberries, new diagnostic tools, precision agriculture for berry crops
Future Soil Health Assessments and the Economics of Nutrient Use [March 9, 2012] – Dr. Harold van Es, Cornell University
Berry Soil and Nutrient Management – The Basics [May 15, 2012] – Jeff Miller, Laura McDermott and Cathy Heidenreich, Cornell University (overview presentation for commercial berry growers)
2011 NASGA Winter Webinar Series
Webcast recordings from the 6 part series of live, online strawberry seminars organized by Cathy Heidenreich and Marvin Pritts for Winter/Spring 2011. This project was funded by the The North American Strawberry Growers Association.
Day Neutral Strawberry Mini Series
Physiology and Varieties [Feb. 18, 2011]
Dr. Adam Dale, Strawberry Physiology (first portio of this talk not recorded, our apologies)
Ms. Pam Fisher, Day Neutral Strawberry Varieties
Production Systems and Fertility [Feb. 25, 2011]
Mr. Simon Parent, Growing Systems
Dr. John Zandstra, Fertility and Fertigation
Disease, Insect and Mite Management [Mar. 4, 2011]
Dr. Frank Louws, Diseases
Dr. David Handley, Insect and Mite Management for Day Neutral Strawberries
Emerging Pests: Id and Management Mini Series
BMSB, Charcoal and Fusarium Crown Rots [Mar. 11, 2011]
Dr. Tracy Leskey, Brown Marmorated Stinkbug
Mr. Steven Koike, Fusarium and Charcoal Crown Rots
Strawberry Viruses and SWD [Mar. 18, 2011] (Some issues with audio)
Dr. Robert Martin, Strawberry Viruses
Mr. Mark Bolda, Management of the Spotted Wing Drosophila in the Small Fruits
Nematodes, Root Rots and Root Weevils [Mar. 25, 2011]
Dr. James LaMondia, Nematodes and Root Rots
Dr. Richard Cowles, Advances in Root Weevil Management
2009 – 2010 NEIPM Berry Webcast Series
Webcast recordings from a 12 part series of live, online berry IPM seminars organized by Laura McDermott, Cathy Heidenreich and Marvin Pritts Fall 2009 through Spring 2010. This project was funded by the Northeast Integrated Pest Management Center.
Strawberry Mini Series
Strawberry Production [Sept. 9, 2009]
Dr. Lewis Jett, Growing Strawberries in a High Tunnel
Kathy Demchak, Growing Strawberries on Plastic in the Northeast
Strawberry Insect Management [Sept. 22, 2009]
Dr. Richard Cowles, Management of Black Vine Weevil in Strawberries
Dr. Greg Loeb, Managing Sap Beetle in Strawberries
Strawberry Disease Management [Oct. 7, 2009]
Dr. Michael Ellis, Managing Fruit Rots in Strawberries
Dr. David Gadoury, Strawberry Powdery Mildew Management
Strawberry Weed Management [Oct. 30, 2009]
Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cultural approaches to strawberry weed management
Dr. Robin Bellinder, Overview of strawberry weed management products
Blueberry/Cranberry Mini Series
Blueberry/Cranberry Weed Management [Nov. 4, 2009]
Dr. Hilary Sandler, IPM for Dodder in Cranberries
Dr. Eric Hanson, New Approaches to Blueberry Weed Management
Blueberry/Cranberry Disease Management [Nov. 18, 2009]
Dr. Frank Caruso, Important Cranberry Diseases in the Northeast
Dr. Annemiek Schilder, Blueberry Viruses
Blueberry/Cranberry Production [Dec. 2, 2009]
Dr. Gary Pavlis, Blueberry Site Preparation and Fertility Considerations
Sonia Schloemann, Overcoming Blueberry Pollination Challenges
Blueberry/Cranberry Insects [Dec. 9, 2009]
Robert Childs, Winter Moth
Dr. Roger Williams, Japanese Beetles
Bramble Mini Series
Bramble Production [Jan. 6, 2010]
Dr. Marvin Pritts, Growing Brambles in High Tunnels
Dr. Fumiomi Takeda, Rotating Cross Arm Trellis for Brambles
Bramble Weed Management [Jan. 20, 2010]
Dr. David Handley, Cultural Control Options for Brambles
Dr. Richard Bonanno, Cultural Control Options for Brambles
Bramble Disease Management [Feb. 3, 2010]
Pam Fisher, Managing Bramble Viruses
Dr. Kerik Cox, Controlling Root and Crown Diseases in Brambles
Bramble Insects [Feb. 17, 2010]
Dr. Hannah Burrack, Controlling Crown and Cane Borers
Dr. Donn Johnson, Controlling Japanese Beetles and Other Miscellaneous Pests
2008 NYFVI Berry Webcast Series
These recordings are of a pilot series of live, online berry seminars organized by Laura McDermott, Cathy Heidenreich and Marvin Pritts in fall, 2008. This project was funded by the New York Farm Viability Institute.
Weed Management Strategies for Berry Crops [Sept. 24, 2008]
Dr. Marvin Pritts, Small Fruit Specialist with Cornell’s Department of Horticulture, discussed new and effective weed management strategies for berry crops. How to help growers optimize a season-long combination of cultural and chemical methods to the best end result is the focus.
Helping Growers Choose Berry Varieties PPT Only [Oct. 8, 2008]
Dr. Courtney Weber, the Small Fruit Breeder for Cornell University, discussed new and time-tested varieties of small fruits.
Managing Insect Pests of Berry Crops {Nov. 5, 2008]
Dr. Greg Loeb, Cornell Small Fruit and Grape Entomologist describes insect that plague berry crops, their life cycles, and effective control strategies.
Berry Crops Nutrition–How to Advise Growers [Nov. 19, 2008]
Dr. Marvin Pritts, Small Fruit Specialist with Cornell’s Department of Horticulture, discussed berry crops’ nutrient needs. Given the increasing cost of fertilizer, it’s imperative that educators understand best management protocol for high-value berry crops, including how to use information from soil tests and foliar leaf analysis.