{"id":3249,"date":"2024-11-27T09:04:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T14:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=3249"},"modified":"2024-12-05T09:55:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:55:38","slug":"crop-health-conference","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/event\/crop-health-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Crop Health Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3258\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-300x161.png\" alt=\"a gathering of potato farmers at a crop health conference\" width=\"300\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-105x56.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-317x170.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-423x227.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-634x341.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-846x455.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo-951x511.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/potatoes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2024\/11\/Potato-Health-Conference-UMaine-Extension-photo.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>Don\u2019t 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\u2014it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Registration is Required<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>On-site Walk-in Registration on December 4, 2024: $40 \u2013 Cash Only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Agenda<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>7:45-8:30 a.m. \u2013<\/strong> Registration and Light Breakfast<\/p>\n<p><strong>8:30-8:50 a.m. \u2013<\/strong> General Safety and Farm Injuries \u2013 Presenter: Isabella Russo, AgrAbility Coordinator, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n<p><strong>8:50-9:10 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Alfalfa as a cover crop: What about the nitrogen? \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Jaime Garzon, Assistant Extension Professor and Forage Educator<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:10-9:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Waterway and other Structure Maintenance \u2013 Presenter: Helena Swiatek, USDA-NRCS<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:30-9:50 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Understanding the Dynamics and Taxonomy of Pathogens for Improved Management of Potato Soft Rot \u2013 Presenter: Jianjun Hao (Jay), Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, UMaine<\/p>\n<p><strong>9:50-10:10 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Coffee Break and discussion<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:10-10:40 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Endangered Species Act \u2013 Presenter: John Pietroski, Manager of Pesticide Programs (DACF)<\/p>\n<p><strong>10:40-11:00 a.m. \u2013<\/strong> Resources for when Injuries Happen \u2013 Presenter: Isabella Russo, AgrAbility Coordinator, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n<p><strong>11:00-11:20 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 Introduction to the Maine Ag Mediation Program \u2013 Presenter: Lucy Wess, Director of the Maine Agricultural Mediation Program, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n<p><strong>11:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Hot Lunch<\/p>\n<p><strong>11:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Seeing Field Behind Potatoes: Making Sense of Scientific Data \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Andrei Alyokhin, UMaine Professor of Applied Entomology<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:10-12:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Twin-Row Planting in Northern Maine \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Bee Chim, Agronomist, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 End Lunch<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:30-12:50 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Steps for a better tuber wound healing in storage \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Sastry Jayanty, Professor and Extension Specialist at Colorado State University<\/p>\n<p><strong>12:50-1:10 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 European Borer \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Andrei Alyokhin, UMaine Professor of Applied Entomology<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:10-1:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Integrating Biological and Chemical Strategies for Controlling Potato Diseases \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Jianjun Hao (Jay), Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, UMaine<\/p>\n<p><strong>1:30-1:50 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 A Comprehensive Approach to Fumigation and ROI Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture. \u2013 Presenter: Dr. Bee Chim, Agronomist, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n<p><strong>2:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Snack, Discussion, and Adjourn<\/p>\n<p>For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Pam Hickey at 207.764.3361, or <a href=\"mailto:pam.hickey@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pam.hickey@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>In 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. 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