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SUMMARY:2024 Crop Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to connect with professionals across the agricultural sector and stay ahead in the potato industry. The 2024 Crop Health Conference will feature engaging presentations on pressing potato challenges\, cutting-edge research trials\, and field experiment findings. This event is more than just a conference—it’s a platform for knowledge sharing\, innovation\, and professional networking. We will explore the insights and strategies essential for driving the future success of our potato industry. \nRegistration is Required\nCost:\n\nOn-site Walk-in Registration on December 4\, 2024: $40 – Cash Only\n\nAgenda\n7:45-8:30 a.m. – Registration and Light Breakfast \n8:30-8:50 a.m. – General Safety and Farm Injuries – Presenter: Isabella Russo\, AgrAbility Coordinator\, UMaine Extension \n8:50-9:10 a.m. – Alfalfa as a cover crop: What about the nitrogen? – Presenter: Dr. Jaime Garzon\, Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator \n9:10-9:30 a.m. – Waterway and other Structure Maintenance – Presenter: Helena Swiatek\, USDA-NRCS \n9:30-9:50 a.m. – Understanding the Dynamics and Taxonomy of Pathogens for Improved Management of Potato Soft Rot – Presenter: Jianjun Hao (Jay)\, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology\, UMaine \n9:50-10:10 a.m. – Coffee Break and discussion \n10:10-10:40 a.m. – Endangered Species Act – Presenter: John Pietroski\, Manager of Pesticide Programs (DACF) \n10:40-11:00 a.m. – Resources for when Injuries Happen – Presenter: Isabella Russo\, AgrAbility Coordinator\, UMaine Extension \n11:00-11:20 a.m. –  Introduction to the Maine Ag Mediation Program – Presenter: Lucy Wess\, Director of the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program\, UMaine Extension \n11:30 a.m. – Hot Lunch \n11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m. – Seeing Field Behind Potatoes: Making Sense of Scientific Data – Presenter: Dr. Andrei Alyokhin\, UMaine Professor of Applied Entomology \n12:10-12:30 p.m. – Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Twin-Row Planting in Northern Maine – Presenter: Dr. Bee Chim\, Agronomist\, UMaine Extension \n12:30 p.m. – End Lunch \n12:30-12:50 p.m. – Steps for a better tuber wound healing in storage – Presenter: Dr. Sastry Jayanty\, Professor and Extension Specialist at Colorado State University \n12:50-1:10 p.m. – European Borer – Presenter: Dr. Andrei Alyokhin\, UMaine Professor of Applied Entomology \n1:10-1:30 p.m. – Integrating Biological and Chemical Strategies for Controlling Potato Diseases – Presenter: Dr. Jianjun Hao (Jay)\, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology\, UMaine \n1:30-1:50 p.m. – A Comprehensive Approach to Fumigation and ROI Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture. – Presenter: Dr. Bee Chim\, Agronomist\, UMaine Extension \n2:00 p.m. – Snack\, Discussion\, and Adjourn \nFor more information or a reasonable accommodation\, please contact Pam Hickey at 207.764.3361\, or pam.hickey@maine.edu. \n\nIn complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity\, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race\, color\, religion\, sex\, sexual orientation\, transgender status\, gender\, gender identity or expression\, ethnicity\, national origin\, citizenship status\, familial status\, ancestry\, age\, disability physical or mental\, genetic information\, or veterans or military status in employment\, education\, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Institutional Equity and Title IX Services\, 5713 Chadbourne Hall\, Room 412\, University of Maine\, Orono\, ME 04469-5713\, 207.581.1226\, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
URL:https://extension.umaine.edu/potatoes/event/crop-health-conference/
LOCATION:The Northeastland Hotel\, 436 Main St\, Presque Isle\, ME\, 04769\, United States
CATEGORIES:Potatoes
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