2014 Horticulture Technology Newsletter

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

DECEMBER 2013

MID-ATLANTIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONVENTION Dr. Joseph Fiola, Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit, University of Maryland Extension

Inside this issue: The 2015 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention 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 surrounding 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 concurrent 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 mention.

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 newsletter.

As usual, there will be an extensive trade show, including displays of horticultural equipment, marketing merchandise, packaging, seed companies, 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 Maryland Extension, State Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Association, Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension, New Jersey State Horticultural 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. Pesticide credits will be available at the meeting.

And just a reminder, updates on the latest research and extension for the commercial fruit and vegetable industry are presented in monthly issues of the Vegetable and Fruit Headline News from UME. If you would like to view archives 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 !

MSHS Membership Annual Dues 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 production problems facing commercial growers. As funds continue to be cut at our Land Grant Universities, 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 we’re 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 Vegetable Convention registration form and send payment to: University of Maryland Extension— WMREC, Attention: Susan Barnes, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756

SWD Monitoring for 2014 The Summer Orchard Tour 2014 Your Due Dollars at Work— Funding 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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SWD MONITORING FOR 2014 Bryan R. Butler Sr., Extension Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension—Carroll County

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.

Our monitoring efforts began in early June and I attempted to cover 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 don’t overwinter in our area, but fly in from the South each season.

The reason is that they are mostly tropical in range and can’t tolerate 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 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 other 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 acceptable levels if caught early. If it becomes very established in a planting, control can become almost impossible.

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 Continued on page 3

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THE SUMMER ORCHARD TOUR 2014 Lynn Moore, MSHS Secretary

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 introduced to a new growing system for day neutral strawberry varieties 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. Flavorfest has excellent flavor, good size, Anthracnose resistance and it harvests mid-season.

After that, we all managed to find Miller Farms where Phil, Sandy and Adam hosted us for a great tour of their field operations, packing area and farm market. While many on the tour knew the family, most had never visited their farm. The Millers’ commitment to agricultural production, produce quality and friendships—plus their great ice cream!!—was a nice ending to the day. Luckily the thunder 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!

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 inexpensively integrating environmental design and sanitary changes needed for developing a post-harvest handling facility struck a chord with the growers.

SWD MONITORING FOR 2014 continued from page 2 Thorough coverage with both pressure and water volume is critical, 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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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION DEMONSTRATION WINES RECEIVE MEDALS FROM AMERICAN WINE SOCIETY

YOUR DUES DOLLARS AT WORK—FUNDING RESEARCH PROPOSALS FOR 2014 AND THE FUTURE Lynn Moore, MSHS Secretary

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 relevant 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.

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).

Three projects were funded in 2014:

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/donaldspickler/article_b46185aa-e66a-5a5b-9910c120c70768ea.html?mode=story

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

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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 Newell, Wye Research and Education Center, University of Maryland.

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Support Tree Fruit projects at Western Maryland Research and Education Center including: 1) Evaluation of Brookville Gala and Cripp’s Pink on three rootstocks G. 41,C.G 202 and G. 935; 2) Participation in 2014 NC-140 planting; 3) Fireblight Tolerance 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 projects are presented at the Twilight tours put on by the University of Maryland, The MidAtlantic Fruit and Vegetable Conference held at Hershey, PA., and The Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting at WMREC.

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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY Reprinted with permission from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture — www.agriculture.state.pa.us

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 Pennsylvania’s 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 detection 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 Pennsylvania. 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 species. Early detection is vital to the effective control of this pest and the protection of PA businesses and agriculture.

Figure 1. Lateral view of an adult Lycorma delicatula Photograph by Lawrence Barringer, Pennsylvania Department of 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 Lanternfly will start to develop red patches (4) in addition to the white spots. Nymphs spread from the initial site by crawling and feeding

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 Spotted 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 Lanternfly 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 state’s more than $20.5 million grape, nearly $134 million apple, and more than $24 million stone fruit industries. Pine and hardwood logging in Pennsylvania 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 mortality under larger populations. As the year progresses the Spotted Lanternfly host choice will transition to trees. Trees can be afflicted Continued on page 6

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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY continued from page 5 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 produce 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 furniture, stone and brick work, and outdoor recreational vehicles can also harbor egg masses. These masses pose a great risk for the accidental 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 agencies 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 products.  Surveys are currently underway to determine the complete spread of this pest in Berks County and the surrounding counties. Efforts are also underway to ensure the Spotted Lanternfly is not present in other parts of the commonwealth.

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, double bag them and throw them in the garbage, or place the eggs in alcohol or hand sanitizer to kill them.

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.

Collect a specimen: Turn the adult specimen or egg mass in to the department’s 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.

Intentional movement of the Spotted Lanternfly is expressly prohibited and is a serious offense. Violations could result in criminal or civil penalties and/or fines.

Take a picture: Submit photographs to Badbug@pa.gov.

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 >>

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:

For more information or to report possible populations of Spotted Lanternfly: Contact your local Penn State Extension office Email badbug@pa.gov Call the Invasive Species Hotline at 1-866-253-7189

 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,

Dana Rhodes Plant Inspection Program Specialist (717) 772-5205 danrhodes@state.pa.us

Sven Spichiger Entomology Program Manager Insect Identification Beetles, Flies, Moths, Household Pests Insect Survey (717) 772-5229 sspichiger@state.pa.us

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

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

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 consumers for the improved flavor and health benefits of black raspberries has caused increased production across the mid-Atlantic.

Variety evaluation, new primocane types, trellising, disease management, 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 challenging, 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 recommendations 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 bearing 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-

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 year’s 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 established in the first year with 30 lbs. of N per acre rate and the site had been tested so pH, Phosphorus and Potassium were adjusted 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 Extension—Carroll County

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

It has been a long time in coming and is still an ongoing effort but UME has recently added important faculty members to support Maryland tree and small fruit producers.

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 Center. 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 season, 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 appears 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.

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

7/31/14

IPM Treatments Premium Treatments

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

8/08/14

IPM Treatments Premium Treatments

Bravo Weather Stik Bravo Weather Stik + Quintec + Presidio

8/18/14

IPM Treatments Premium Treatments

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

8/30/14

IPM Treatments Premium Treatments

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

9/08/14

IPM Treatments Premium Treatments

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

10/01/14

Harvest

Administrators have worked diligently 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 support 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 Drosophila. 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 consortium and peruse new positions.

With the increase in specialist support and retirements in Extension, I will be returning to Carroll County to resume a more general Agricultural 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 continued as SWD moved into the MidAtlantic.

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

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 appears to have been relatively light this season with the big migration to homes occurring the third and fourth weeks of September in Central Maryland. Even though we are almost out of the woods, it is important that you stay vigilant even if you haven’t had damage to this point. It is possible for BMSB to move in late and do a lot of damage 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 produce 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 leading 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 production costs such as labor, fuel, materials, and maintenance.

This project examines the potential to return to pre-2009 timing, interval, and material selection by incorporating Surround® as a tool to combat our newest and most insidious pest Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB).

Current recommendations for the control of BMSB in apples include the use of Synthetic Pyrethroids, Organochlorines and Organophosphates. These chemical families have been replaced in orchard spray programs in recent years by products with more specific modes of action that are generally 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 destruction of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs that have been in place for

nearly thirty years as beneficial populations are decimated. The purpose of this experiment is to determine if the addition of Surround® (an organically certified kaolin clay product) to insecticide materials used to control traditional orchard pests can reduce 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 deterrent 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 addition of the clay to the surface of the fruit and foliage may result in behavioral modification 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 bordering to corn, exterior bordering woods, and interior. This was done to compare fruit that should be receiving comparable pressure from BMSB based on the environment.

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 selection being based on need for control of the pests present. Pheromone traps for Coddling Moth, Tufted Apple Bud Moth and Oriental Fruit Moth were placed in the block and monitored weekly to determine need for application. BMSB were monitored 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 acceptable economic threshold, severity of damage was very low, yielding a high percentage of salable fruit.

Although we are in the process of evaluating 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 Continued on page 10

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INCORPORATING SURROUND® INTO AN IPM PROGRAM FOR CONTROL OF BMSB IN APPLES continued from page 9 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. Unfortunately, the Surround® treatments did not all hold up well and what I found interesting was that a late Brigade without application on our Pink Lady provided much cleaner fruit (<2%) damage compared to up to 80% in some of the treated Goldrush

replications.

After three years working on this project I am forming an opinion that using Surround® early may be very helpful as we work our way through the initial incursion from BMSB but later in the season when pressure gets heavy with that fresh population the use of Brigade or Venom or similarly effective products is the way to go to ensure clean fruit at harvest.

This work will continue as we try to provide adequate control with the softest possible program.

2014 APPLE TIMELINE Sprayer calibrated for 100 gpa

2014 PEACH TIMELINE Sprayer calibrated for 100 gpa

4/03/14

Late dormant

Lorsban Advanced + Damoil + Copper

4/03/14

Late dormant

Damoil + Lime Sulfur Solution

4/14/14

Tight cluster

Manzate Pro-Stick + Inspire Super

4/14/14

Pink

Micro Fine Sulfur

4/24/14

Pink

Manzate Pro-Stick + Scala + Imidan 70W

4/25/14

Bloom

Bravo Weather Stik

5/01/14

Bloom

Manzate Pro-Stick + Procure 480 SC + Agri-Mycin 17

5/01/14

Late Bloom

Vangard WG

5/08/14

Petal fall

Manzate Pro-Stick + Syllit FL + Agri-Mycin 17 + Imidan 70W

5/08/14

Petal fall

Bravo Weather Stik + Imidan 70W + Surround® WP

5/19/14

Shuck split

Indar 2F + Captan 50W + Assail SG + Surround® WP

5/16/14

Thinning spray Sevin XLR Plus (Pink Lady only) Maxcel (Gala and Fuji only)

5/19/14

1st cover

Manzate Pro-Stick + Rally 40WSP + Agri-Mycin 17 + Assail 30 SG + Surround® WP

st

5/30/14

1 cover

Topsin M WSB + Imidan 70W + MicroFine Sulfur + Surround® WP

6/09/14

2nd cover

Indar 2F + Alticor + Surround® WP

rd

5/30/14

2nd cover

Manzate Pro-Stick + Vangard WG + Imidan 70W + MicroFine Sulfur + Surround® WP

6/20/14

3 cover

Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Imidan 70W + Surround® WP

6/09/14

3rd cover

Captan 50W + Vangard WG + Actara + Surround® WP

7/01/14

4th cover

Indar 2F + Sevin XLR Plus + Surround® WP

6/20/14

4th cover

Flint + Imidan 70W + Surround® WP

7/10/14

5th cover

Elevate 50 WDG + Sevin XLR Plus + Surround® WP

7/01/14

5th cover

Flint + Assail 30 SG + Surround® WP

7/22/14

6th cover

Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Sevin XLR Plus + Assail 30 SG + Surround® WP

7/10/14

6th cover

Captan 50W + Rally 40WSP + Imidan 70W + Surround® WP

7/30/14

First Harvest

First harvest and data collected

7/22/14

7th cover

Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Ziram 76 DF + Assail 30 SG + Surround® WP

7/31/14

7th cover

Indar 2F

8/04/14

Final harvest

7/31/14

th

Pristine + Imidan 70W + Surround WP

th

8 cover

®

8/11/14

9 cover

Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Ziram 76 DF+ Surround® WP

8/21/14

10th cover

Pristine + Belay

9/02/14

11th cover

Captan 50W + Topsin M WSB + Ziram 76 DF + Actara

9/10/14

12th cover

Pristine + Brigade WSB (Fuji and Pink Lady only) Pristine + Belay (Goldrush and Enterprise)

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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 culture (TC) and stool bed G-202, as well as G935 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 process 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 conditions 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF G-935

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 sectional 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.

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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

As far as survivability, we have lost a number 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF G-202

Although this will be the final season for collection of all the data, the planting will remain and be managed so further observations 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 6’x12’ and 3’x12’ on our four wire 9’ trellis system.

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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.

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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 cultivars 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.

TRELLIS BUDGET FOR ½ ACRE PLANTING Wire (2) 4000’rolls of wire

$168.00

Crimps (2) boxes

$ 25.00

Tighteners (54)

$153.90

Posts 12’ (63)

$1260.00

Pins (36)

$ 36.00

TOTAL

$1642.90

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Robert E. Black Receives Harry G. Black Distinguished Service Award in Hershey, PA The Harry G. Black Distinguished Service awarded is given, when deemed appropriate 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 President, shall recommend to the Executive Board such an award.

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.

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

2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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 Center, 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 flavors, a catered lunch and take home resource materials. Registration or more information about the workshop, please contact Extension registration support at (717) 334-6271. (deadline Dec.15, 2014) Jan. 15-17, 2015: Future Harvest - CASA 16th Annual Conference—”Cultivate The Chesapeake Foodshed” www.futureharvestcasa.org/ Jan. 19-21, 2015: Ohio Produce Growers and Marketing Association (OPGMA), http://opgma.org/OPGMA-AnnualCongress 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 dmarti@umd.edu Feb. 1 - Feb. 06, 2015: 30th Annual NAFDMA Convention, Nashville, Tennessee, www.farmersinspired.com/TN2015

Feb. 04, 2014:Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Production Meeting, Location: St. Mary’s County. For more information: R. David Myers (410) 222-3906 or email myersrd@umd.edu 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 & Education Center, Keedysville, MD. For more information or registration contact Susan Barnes at (301) 432-2767 x301 or sbarnes6@umd.edu 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 @ mnewell@umd.edu Aug. 2015: North American Strawberry Growers Association is coming to Maryland for a Summer Tour - stay tuned for more information.

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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) 3346960 or e-mail susanp@umd.edu 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 ccolvin@umd.edu 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 susanp@umd.edu Dec. 15, 2014: PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT VOUCHER, 6 PM-8 PM, Snow Hill Lions Club, 5513 Market St., Snow Hill, MD 21863; Pre-registration is required to ensure enough training materials. Contact Carla Colvin at (410) 632-1972 or by email ccolvin@umd.edu 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) 7781661 or by emailing vclrkstn@umd.edu 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) 7781661 or by emailing vclrkstn@umd.edu 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 Examination. It’s a two-step process: Step 1: A Private Applicator Certification 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 Extension 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-pesticideapplicator-certification-training Jan. 20, 2015 and Feb. 2, 2015: FARMER TRAINING & CERTIFCATION—CROP OPERATIONS USING MANURE AND FERTILLIZER, 9:30 AM—4:30 PM, University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21659; 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.

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) 7781661 or by emailing vclrkstn@umd.edu (link sends e-mail). Please bring photo ID and a calculator with you. Exam will be administered by MDA. Feb. 10, 2015 and Feb. 23, 2015: FARMER TRAINING & CERTIFCATION—CROP OPERATIONS USING MANURE AND FERTILLIZER, 9:30 AM—4:30 PM, University of Maryland Extension—Washington 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 AM—12 PM, UME-Harford County Office, 2335 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050; This program is free, but advanced registration is required as space is limited. To register, please call the Harford County Extension Office at (410) 638-3255.

Mar. 4, 2015 and Mar. 11, 2015: NEW PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND EXAM, 1 PM—3 PM, University of Maryland Extension—Wicomico County, 28647 Old Quantico Rd , Salisbury, MD 21801; Cost: $10; Pre-registration is required for both the training class and exam. *If you are registering 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 online—http://www.eventbrite.com/e/ new-private-pesticide-applicator-certification-training-examtickets-12463293045?aff=eorg; Contact: Jessie at (410) 632-1972 or by email jflores@umd.edu Mar. 24, 2015: PESTICIDE TRAINING, 9 AM-3 PM, University of Maryland Extension—Harford 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/linenutrient-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/lineprivate-pesticide-recertification-training

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ARTHUR H. THOMPSON TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP The purpose of the Thompson Travel Fellowship is to expose young people, working 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 fellowship can be awarded annually to young people working in the fruit industry to promote 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 encourage travel outside the state of Maryland. The recipient would be expected to make a short presentation to the membership 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 application letter should include the name, age, and potential trip being considered by the applicant. Applications should be submitted by January 16, 2015 to be considered for use during the subsequent year.

Applications for the award should be submitted to: Lynn Moore, Secretary, c/o MSHS , Nominating and Awards Committee, 2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, 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 decision. The Thompson Fellowship will be presented at the Awards Banquet held during the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Hershey, PA.

YOUNG GROWERS TACKLE AG LITERACY Do you question your skills when discussing 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 producers, can mindfully educate our consumers. She also will provide us

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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. Richard will train us on internal communications, focusing on controversial conversations with customers.

Expect a dynamic presentation with opportunities 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 communicating controversial topics.

Registration form is provided below or for more information, contact Tara Baugher, tab36@psu.edu or (717) 334-6271.

MARYLAND STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETINGS HELD AT MAFV CONVENTION The Maryland State Horticultural Society will have the following meetings during the MidAtlantic 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

LODGING AT HERSHEY

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

For reservations, call 1-800-HERSHEY be sure to mention you are with the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention 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

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

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Jan. 27–29, 2015 Schedule & Registration

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 WORKSHOPS—MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (pre-registration is required) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM NEW ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCERS SCHOOL—FEE: $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 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM

Introduction and Organic Standards Tips for Transplant Propagation for New Organic Growers Plant Disease Basics Managing Plant Disease Hands-On Activity Lunch Six Steps toward Ecological Weed Management in Organic Vegetable Production Organic Pest Management Hands-On Activity 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 management. 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 WORKSHOP—FEE: $50 (includes lunch) Have you tested your irrigation water chemistry? Learn how the quality of your irrigation water affects aspects of production including 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 instructions will be sent to registrants. Presenters will include Penn State Extension commercial horticulture and water resources educators, and other academic researchers and water treatment industry representatives.

The following topics will be covered:  Evaluating irrigation water source options  Water chemistry: pH, alkalinity and conductivity

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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 WORKSHOP— FEE: $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 TRAINING—FEE: $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 Monday session will cover the basics and prepare you for the pesticide applicator’s 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 MEDIA—FEE: $50 (includes light refreshments) REGISTRATION IS THOUGH SHAP—A 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-

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MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (pre-registration is required) ty will prepare you to smoothly deliver your company’s 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 consumers.

Workshop Topics:  Ag Literacy—What is it?  Connecting with your Consumers  Framing your Message  Do’s and Don’ts when the Press Calls

8:15 AM - 5:30 PM FARM MARKET TOUR—FEE: $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 Strite’s Orchard & CSA in Harrisburg (farm market, bakery, and CSA), Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses (market, gift shop, bakery, café and garden center) in Mechanicsburg, Hollabaugh Brothers Farm in Biglerville (farm market, bakery, gifts), The Historic Round Barn in Biglerville (farm market, gifts, bakery, and event venue), and the Hauser Estate Winery (production facility, tasting/sales area).

Session incorporates interaction between participants to expand your network and opportunities to ask questions of your peers, industry experts and educators.

MAIN CONVENTION PROGRAM TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 2015 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 President’s 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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

2:45 PM

3:30 PM 4:00 PM

4:30 PM

Doohan, Ohio Ag Research & Development Center Strategies For Weed Suppression and Improving Soil Fertility During Transition to Organic Vegetable Production - Dr. Doug Doohan, Ohio Ag Research & Development Center *Evaluation of Organic Insecticides for Vegetable Production - Dr. Galen Dively, University of Maryland 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 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 - MidAtlantic 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

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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 Décor: 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 Test—What 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 Premium 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 Cultivos—Use Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y MIP (Keep Your Crop Safe—Use Good Agricultural Practices and IPM) Maria Gorgo-Gourovitch, Penn State Extension 11:30 AM Poda de Huertos de Manzano de Alta Densidad: Principios 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)

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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, USDAAPHIS 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 MidAtlantic - 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

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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 28, 2015 3:30 PM

4:30 PM

Wine Marketing & Promotion Strategies for the Mid-Atlantic Region - Abigail Miller, Penn State University Adjourn

SPANISH - COCOA BALLROOM 1:30 PM Nuevas Tecnologías 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 Agrícolas (Using Budgets to Analyze Agricultural Enterprises) - Miguel Saviroff, Penn State Extension 3:10 PM **El Impacto de la Calidad del Agua en el Desempeño del Pesticida: El pequeño Factor que hace la Gran Diferencia (The Impact of Water Quality on Pesticide Performance: The Little Factor that Makes a Big Difference) - Hector NunezContreras, Penn State Extension

4:05 PM 4:15 PM

Evaluación (Survey) Sesión 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 Development—Busting 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 University 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

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THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 29, 2015 cont..

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 New—Observation 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 Amaranth—One 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 Clothing—Dress 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 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 Service—Using Social Media for Customer Service - Sarah Cornelisse, Penn State University 2:45 PM Helping Customers "Find" You - Shannon Dill, University of Maryland Extension 3:30 PM Farming Followers - Julie Bancroft, PA Apple Marketing Board

4:00 PM 4:30 PM

Tricks of the Trade - Shannon Dill, University of Maryland Extension Adjourn

PUMPKINS - EMPIRE ROOM 1:30 PM We Make Pumpkins Fly Through the Air, Ag Entertainment - George Hamilton, UNHCE Hillsborough County

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2:00 PM 2:45 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM

*Effectively Managing the Mildews - Dr. Beth Gugino, Penn State University * Early Season Virus Infections in Pumpkins - Dr. Gerald Brust, University of Maryland **Health Effects of Pesticides, Get the Facts and Put Them to Use - Lee Stivers, Penn State Extension * Squash Bug Update - James Wilson, Virginia Tech Adjourn

HIGH TUNNELS - MAGNOLIA ROOM 1:30 PM * Insect Control in High Tunnels - Dr. Gerald Brust, University of Maryland 2:00 PM * Disease Management in High Tunnels - Thomas Ford, Penn State Extension 2:45 PM Variety Evaluation of Kale, Parsley and Legumes - Dr. Lewis Jett, West Virginia University 3:30 PM Who are the High Tunnel Growers in Philadelphia? Thomas McCann, Penn State Extension 4:00 PM Adjourn NEW EQUIPMENT - CRYSTAL ROOM 1:30 PM We Built a New Hydroponic System - Thomas Childs, Twin Springs Farm 2:00 PM Simple Wash Station Efficiency Tips - David Hambleton, Sisters Hill Farm 2:45 PM FARMDATA Record Keeping System - Matthew Steinman, Dickinson College Farm 3:30 PM Update on LED's, Is It Time To Jump In - Neil Mattson, Cornell University 4:30 PM Adjourn POTATOES - WILD ROSE ROOM 1:30 PM *Weed Control Strategies for Potatoes - Sudeep Mathew, University of Maryland

2:00 PM

*Fertility Management for Potatoes - Dr. Steven Johnson, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 2:45 PM USDA Breeding Program for Potatoes - Dr. Kathleen Haynes, USDA/ARS 3:30 PM Report From the US Potato Board and Input for Next Strategic Plan - Blair Richardson, US Potato Board 4:30 PM Adjourn SMALL FRUIT - COCOA 1 1:30 PM What the Winter of 2013/2014 Taught Us About Floating Row Covers - Dr. Michael Newell, Wye Research & Education Center 2:00 PM *Integrated Management of Major Diseases on Brambles - Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman, West Virginia Extension 2:45 PM To be Announced 3:30 PM Food Safety Considerations When Using Overhead Irrigation in Strawberries - Kathleen Demchak, Penn State University 4:30 PM Adjourn TREE FRUIT - NIGERIAN ROOM 1:30 PM **Sprayers 101â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Are You Hitting the Target Dr. Kerry Richards, Penn State University 2:00 PM Using Social Media to Tell Your Story - YGA Panel; Carla Snyder, Penn State Extension (moderator) - Ben Kishbaugh, Big Hill Ciderworks; Ashlee Dugan, Broad Street Market; Tyler Butler, Butler Orchards 2:45 PM Early Results of Asian Pear Cultivar Plantings Dr. Rob Crassweller, Penn State University 3:15 PM Determining Harvest Maturity of Asian Pears Win Cowgill, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 3:30 PM Adjourn

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The Horticulture Technology Newsletter is published yearly by the Maryland State Horticultural Society in cooperation with University of Maryland Extension.

Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS) Contact: Robert E. Black 15308 Kelbaugh Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 Phone: 240-409-7491 E-mail: HBGala@aol.com MSHA Officers: President: Henry Allenburg 1st Vice President: Wade Butler 2nd Vice President: J.D. Rinehart Secretary: Lynn Moore Assistant Secretary: Dr. Joe Fiola & Susan Barnes Treasurer: Robert Black

University of Maryland Extension Dr. Joseph Fiola , Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756 Phone: 301-432-2767 x344 E-mail: jfiola@umd.edu Board Members: Jay Milburn Molly Bromley Washington White John Fendrick Dwight Baugher Bill Gardenhour

Susan Barnes, Administrative Assistant II Phone; 301- 432-2767 x301 E-mail: sbarnes6@umd.edu

The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

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REGISTRATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS—( FORM LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE) If you did not fill out the registration form last year, you will notice a significant change to the Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Convention registration form. I hope this information will be helpful and answer some of your questions. Here are the following changes: A. MARYLAND STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP The membership fee is $50.00. Please consider becoming a member. If you are attending for 3 days you will qualify for member rate, which is significantly less than non-member rate.

B. MID-ATLANTIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONVENTION REGISTRATION: The Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention committee has adapted a new pricing system as follows: 2014 MSHS Member—3 Day Advance Registration: $65.00 (first person from farm) $60.00 (additional family members or employees) 2014 MSHS Member—Walk-In: $80.00 (per person) Non-Member 1 Day—$110.00 3-Day—$150.00

C. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWER RECEPTION & BANQUET Will take place on Tuesday, January 27, 2014 beginning at 6 PM. The cost to attend is $35.00 per person. Buffet dinner will be served. Recognitions and awards will be presented.

D. SPECIAL WORKSHOPS The convention will be offering special workshops on Monday, January 26, 2015. This registration form will allow you to register for these special classes except for The Young Grower Alliance “Ag Literacy for Growers” workshop that has a separate registration form, which is located on page 14.

E.

MAILING LIST Please check to indicate how you would like to receive correspondence from us.

F.

SUBSCRIPTION OFFER If you would like to receive a FREE subscription to Country Folks Grower, please check box if you would like to receive the publication.

FARM/BUSINESS NAME

At the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention - Hershey Lodge Convention Center, Hershey PA

Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS) Annual Meeting -- January 27-29, 2015

POSTAL CODE

STEP 3 — SPECIAL OFFER WITH MAFVC REGISTRATION

 FREE 1 year subscription to Country Folks Grower

$60

$80

$80

WALK-IN

$110

$110

$110

1-DAY

$150

$150

$150

$150

3-DAY

$35

$35

$35

$35

$35

GROWERS DINNER

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

$100

Organic Veg. Producers School

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

Irrigation Water Toolbox

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$50

$60

$60

$60

$60

$60

$60

$60

$60

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

MEMBER

Basics of GAP

Farm Market Tour

(Family or Employee)

ADDITIONAL

TOTAL

STEP 2 — MAILING PREFRENCE (Please check preference )  Add my name to the e-mail list (receive program information from MSHS/UME)  I do not have e-mail and wish to receive program information from MSHS/UME via U.S. Mail.

JOIN MSHS TO QUALIFY FOR THE CONVENTION MEMBER RATE

PHONE

STATE

STEP 1— FARM/BUSINESS INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT)

STREET ADDRESS

CITY

E-MAIL

$65

$60

$80

$110

$150

$35

$100

$50

WORKSHOPS (JAN. 26, 2015)

$50 —

$60

$80

$110

$150

$35

$100

STEP 4 — ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 20, 2015

1. $50 —

$60

$80

$110

$150

$35

NON-MEMBER

2. $50

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$60

$80

$110

$150

2015 MSHS MEMBER

3. $50

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$60

$80

$110

ADVANCED REGITRATION

4. $50

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$60

$80

MSHS 2015 DUES

5.

$50

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$60

Please CIRCLE the following that applies to you.

6.

$50

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PLEASE PRINT NAME

7.

$50

Thank you for registering in advance!

 CHECK #________  CASH

PAYMENT METHOD

TOTAL ENCLOSED $

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Please make your check payable to: MARYLAND STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY (MSHS) (You may use one check to pay for convention registration and 2015 Membership Dues)

Mail registration and check to: University of Maryland Extension—WMREC Attention: Susan Barnes, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756 For more information please call Robert Black at 240-409-7491 or e-mail hbgala@aol.com