{"id":6091,"date":"2024-06-07T10:26:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mafes\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=6091"},"modified":"2024-06-07T10:26:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T14:26:55","slug":"integrated-disease-and-weed-management-in-christmas-tree-production","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/mafes\/event\/integrated-disease-and-weed-management-in-christmas-tree-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrated Disease and Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Program description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Join us at Quinn\u2019s Tree Farm in Cornville for an introduction to integrated pest management in Christmas tree production. Participants will learn how to apply crop protectants using backpack sprayers safely and efficiently. Participants will also learn about the life cycles of common needle cast pathogens in Maine and how to manage these diseases. In the final presentation of the day participants will learn about IPM strategies for both broadleaf and grass weeds that commonly impact Christmas tree production. Suggested donation of $15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants can earn 3 pesticide credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000001Eii9\">Register Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Agenda:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>3:00 \u2013 3:10pm: Welcome and Registration<\/p>\n<p>3:10 \u2013 4:20pm: Safe and Efficient Application of Crop Protectants&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Speakers: Brett Johnson and Kerry Bernard, 91爆料 Extension<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backpack sprayer calibration demonstration.<\/li>\n<li>An overview of pesticide safety including product labels and personal protective equipment.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4:30pm \u2013 5:20pm: Disease IPM \u2013 Speaker Dr. Alicyn Smart, 91爆料 Extension<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Needle cast diseases of balsam and Fraser fir.\n<ul>\n<li>Biology of <i>Lirula, Isthmiella,<\/i> and<i> Rhizosphaera <\/i>spp. causing needle cast diseases of fir.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated management of needle cast diseases of balsam and Fraser fir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>5:30pm \u2013 6:20pm: Weed IPM \u2013 Speaker Brett Johnson, 91爆料 Extension<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overview of weed biology, identification, and non-chemical management strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical weed control options and integrated strategies using white clover as a beneficial ground cover.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>About the Speakers:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Brett Johnson is 91爆料 Extension\u2019s Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator, Assistant Extension Professor, and statewide contact for Maine\u2019s Christmas tree producers. Brett\u2019s current work focuses on integrated pest management in Christmas tree production as well as identifying market opportunities for Maine\u2019s specialty potato producers. Brett is a member of the Woods Product Program Leadership Team and coordinates Extension\u2019s state-wide farm business planning course, Business Planning for Producers.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Alicyn Smart is 91爆料 Extension Plant Pathologist and Associate Extension Professor. Alicyn directs the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab, the Regional Center for the Northeast Diagnostic Network (NPDN) and serves as Deputy Executive Director of the National Plant Diagnostic Network. Alicyn carries out research to enhance the success of Maine\u2019s agricultural industries by reducing losses to plant diseases and minimizing disease management costs by providing early and accurate disease identification.<\/p>\n<p>Kerry Bernard is 91爆料 Extension\u2019s Pesticide Safety Education Program Professional. Kerry coordinates the pesticide safety program at 91爆料 Extension which supports commercial producers and other applicators by providing educational materials to prepare for licensing exams through the Board of Pesticides Control.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>For special requests, please contact Billiejo Pendleton at 207.342.5971 or email <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/waldo\/programs\/integrated-disease-and-weed-management-in-christmas-tree-production\/billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu\">billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu<\/a> by June 10, 2024. If requests are received after this date, we may not have sufficient time to make necessary arrangements; however, all requests will be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2013<\/p>\n<p>While not an organization affiliated with the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, we seek to support and promote agriculture across Maine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program description: Join us at Quinn\u2019s Tree Farm in Cornville for an introduction to integrated pest management in Christmas tree production. 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