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Cornell Golf Pest Management
Short Course
January 24-26, 2007, located at the ILR Conference Center, Cornell campus
in Ithaca, New York. Instructors include specialists from
Cornell University, Frank Rossi, Dan Peck, Dave Hicks, Jennifer Grant;
the University of Massachusetts, Pat Vittum; Cook College, Rutgers,
Bruce Clarke and Rich Buckley and the USGA, Dave Oatis. Continuing education
credits will be offered including NYS Pesticide Recertification Credits
and GCSAA credits.
Course Schedule:
Day 1: Introduction and Managing Turf Insects
Day 2: Managing Turf Weeds, Dealing with Annual Bluegrass
and Turf Pest Diagnostics
Day 3: Managing Turf Diseases and Special Pest Management
Topics
More specific details can be found on our web site:
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/instruction/short/courses2006.html
Questions? Contact Joann Gruttadaurio, at 607-255-1792, or jg17@cornell.edu
Submitted by Teresa Rusinek, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster
County
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Salt Damage
to Landscape Plants
It’s that time of year again when the weather turns cold and with
that cold weather comes snow and ice and thus the application of de-icing
materials to maintain safe roads, sidewalks and driveways. De-icing
materials can be deposited by plowing, melt-water runoff, splash and
spray. When some of these materials land on ornamental plants damage
can eventually occur. This may be in the form of scorch, tip dieback
on conifers, branch dieback, stunted growth and/or overall lack of vigor.
Oftentimes this damage does not show up until summer and/or hot dry
weather occurs.
On deciduous plants salt damage can create a cluster of
small branches, or witches-broom effect. These witches-brooms are easily
recognized in the winter as you drive on major highways. Salt damages
plants by absorbing moisture even there may be adequate moisture present.
This is referred to as “physiological” drought. The two
most common de-icing materials are sodium chloride (rock salt) and calcium
chloride. Though calcium chloride is more effective at melting snow
and ice, sodium chloride is used more often because it is less expensive
than calcium chloride. Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) is an alternative
de-icing material that is less damaging to plants.
For more information on salt injury to landscape plants go to:
http://www.caes.state.ct.us/FactSheetFiles/PlantPathology/fspp014f.htm
For more information on ornamental plant tolerance to salt injury go
to:
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/faculty/bassuk/uhi/outreach/recurbtree/pdfs/11salttol.pdf
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/department/faculty/bassuk/uhi/outreach/recurbtree/pdfs/12saltsens.pdf
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-142.pdf
Written by Stephanie D. Mallozzi, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess
County
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New York Farm
Viability Institute Projects
Tis the Season; for NYFVI press releases on holiday-related grant projects,
several from the HudsonValley http://nyfarmviability.org/press.htm
. One was on fungus gnat IPM for poinsettias and bedding plants, focusing
on the use of biological controls. Though the grower featured in the
release was from central NY, two growers from the Hudson Valley also
participated. The second was the development of a Christmas Tree IPM
manual by Hudson Valley extension educator, Stephanie Mallozzi which
will be an important resource for growers. For more information, you
can email Stephanie at sdm10@cornell.edu
or call 845 677-8223 ext. 104. Lastly was a project that tested several
alternative products for control of Rhabdocline needlecast on Douglas
firs. Rhabdocline has been a major scourge in the region. For further
information on this project or the fungus gnat project contact Gary
Couch (gjc15@cornell.edu) 845
344-1234.
Submitted by Gary Couch, NYSIPM
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New England
Greenhouse Program and Expo A Success
The New England Greenhouse Conference and Expo was held this year from
November 1 thru November 3rd at the DCU Centre (formerly the Centrum
Center) in Worcester, MA and was attended by over 1600 growers, retailers,
and industry representatives from the New England States, Pennsylvania,
New York and Canada . The conference is held every other year and is
coordinated by Extension faculty and staff from the New England State
Universities and Cornell University. Leaders of the grower associations
from the six New England states and New York also participate in the
planning process.
The first day, November 1st, featured six pre-conference workshops and
short courses on plant growth regulators, disease diagnostics, greenhouse
pest management, perennial production, plant nutrition and retail garden
center marketing. The trade show kicked off on the second day with over
150 exhibitors of exciting new plants and hard goods.
The second and third days featured several consecutive tracks of educational
programs and a trade show. On Thursday, educational sessions focused
on greenhouse production, pest management, retail garden centers and
business management, and energy. Marketing was a hot topic at this year’s
conference, whether it was the panel “Marketing to the Next Generation
of Gardeners” or “Successful Marketing Despite Rainy Weather”,
garden centers learned tips to increase their bottom line. “We
enjoy the panel discussions and idea exchanges to learn what others
are doing”. Thursday wrapped up with the popular “Garden
Center Idea Exchange” in the evening which was enthusiastically
moderated by Bill Calkins, Managing Editor of “Green Profit”
magazine. Greenhouse management, pest management, alternative crops
(including cut flower production and organic greenhouse production),
marketing, and perennials were featured on the final day. Growers were
a buzz listening to Eliot Coleman share his experience on “Winter
Greenhouse Production of Salads and Root Crops without Heat” and
Stephanie Cohen kept the crowd until the very end of the conference
with “Hot Powered Perennials” and a final book-signing.
There were over 40 educational workshops from which to choose over the
three day conference.
Missed a session, or want to hear a session again? CDs are available
for sale ranging from $11 for individual sessions to $199 for the entire
conference (53 CDs). For more information on ordering CDs contact, Resourceful
Recordings, Inc. Phone: 802-276-3464, email: sales@resrec.com
or see the web site: www.resrec.com
Submitted by Teresa Rusinek, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster
County of Ulster County
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Selecta Klemm, partner
to develop transgenic ornamentals
Selecta Klemm, a breeder and propagator of vegetative plants based in
Stuttgart, Germany, formed a joint venture with Mendel Biotechnology,
a functional genomics company in Hayward, Calif., to develop and market
transgenic ornamentals. The new entity, Ornamental BioResource, combines
Mendel's expertise in drought, cold/freeze tolerance, disease resistance
and flower stability traits with Selecta's experience in plant transformation
technology and marketing. Ornamental BioResource is working on Selecta
crops, including petunias, poinsettias, New Guinea impatiens and geraniums.
Selecta cooperated in developing a blue carnation with Florigene of
Australia.
Submitted by Anna Snider, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester
County
Peat Society
reports adequate peat supplies
The general conclusion at a symposium last month in Amsterdam, Netherlands,
sponsored by International Peat Society, is that there is sufficient
peat that can be harvested worldwide in the next decade without harming
nature or mankind. The society reported that legislation and wise use
make it possible to use the huge amount of peat reserves available.
The society said this should be a relief to growers who depend on peat
as a component of growing media and also for people who are involved
in the peat industry. However, Canadian peat producers suffered this
year from the wet weather in eastern Canada. This could lead to a shortage
of Canadian peat moss next spring.
Submitted by Anna Snider, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester
County
U.S. experiences
record summer warmth
The January to August period has been the warmest such year-to-date
period on record, according to the National Climatic Data Center. The
nationally averaged year-to-date temperature was 57.6F. The previous
record was 57.2F in 1934. This year's January to August was the 26th
driest period in the 112 years that records have been kept. This summer
(June through August) was the 2nd hottest on record with an average
temperature of 74.5F.
Submitted by Anna Snider, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester
County
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Worms may help
disperse weed seed
Researchers at Ohio State Univ. are studying the role earthworms play
in the collection and dispersal of weed seed. One weed in particular,
giant ragweed, may benefit from the behavior of earthworms and explain
why the weed has been labeled one of the most difficult to control.
OSU weed scientist Emilie Regnier found that earthworms were collecting
seed around their burrows. Although earthworms will collect other weed
seeds, giant ragweed seed seems to be a favorite. Regnier said about
two-thirds of ragweed seeds buried by earthworms are capable of producing
viable seedlings. Earthworms previously have been known to disperse
small weed seeds by ingesting them and then ejecting the seeds in their
casts.
Submitted by Anna Snider, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester
County
Pesticide
Applicator Training Manuals
The Pesticide Management Education Program has three (3) brand new Pesticide
Applicator Training Manuals available and ready for distribution in
the following Categories:
Category 6: Right-Of-Way. List Price: $30.00 (shipping INCLUDED). Category
7a: Structural and Rodent. List Price: $30.00 (shipping INCLUDED). Category
7f: Food Processing. List Price: $30.00 (shipping INCLUDED). Oder them
from
PMEP (Pesticide Management Education Program), Educational Resources.
Cornell University
95 Brown Road, Rm 223
Box 1043
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-255-7282 (Phone)
Submitted by Diane Olsen, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam
County
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EPA
Revising Aquatic Pesticide Regulations
EPA is revising the NPDES permit program regulations to add a paragraph
to the list of discharges in 40 CFR 122.3 that are excluded from NPDES
permit requirements. Specifically, the regulation excludes applications
of pesticides to waters of the United States consistent with all relevant
requirements under FIFRA in two specific circumstances as follows:
(1) The application of pesticides directly to waters
of the United States in order to control pests. Examples of such applications
include applications to control mosquito larvae, aquatic weeds, or other
pests that are present in waters of the United States.
(2) The application of pesticides to control pests that are present
over waters of the United States, including near such waters, where
a portion of the pesticides will unavoidably be deposited to waters
of the United States in order to target the pests effectively; for example,
when insecticides are aerially applied to a forest canopy where waters
of the United States may be present below the canopy or when pesticides
are applied over or near water for control of adult mosquitoes or other
pests. Pesticides applied under these circumstances are not pollutants
and
therefore are not subject to NPDES permitting requirements.
For additional information, contact
Jeremy Arling, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management,
(4203M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202-564-2218. Email address:
arling.jeremy@epa.gov
Submitted by Diane Olsen, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County
Renewable energy and
energy efficiency database
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
provides information on renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives
and regulatory policies administered by federal and state agencies,
utilities, and local organizations. The database is searchable by state,
incentive type, technology, implementing sector, and eligible sector.
Check it out at www.dsireusa.org/
Submitted by Teresa Rusinek, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster
County
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
2006-2007 Horticulture Programs for Professionals
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of the Hudson Valley provides
educational programs that can help you improve your skills in horticulture,
pest management and business management. Updated brochures with specific
information about each program will be mailed to you beforehand only
if you are on your county's Cooperative Extension mailing list. If you
wish to be added to that list, have questions or need further information
about these programs, contact your local Cooperative Extension office
listed below. Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded at programs
marked * pending NYS DEC approval. All dates subject to change.
*Nursery/Greenhouse Grower's School
Monday, January 8, 2007
Ulster BOCES Conference Center, New Paltz, NY
Contact: Teresa Rusinek (845) 340-3990 or Rosemarie Baglia (845) 344-1234
Nursery/Greenhouse Grower’s School (formerly Bedding Plant School)
has been expanded to include a wider variety of ornamental crops including
perennials, shrubs and bedding plants. Get the latest information on
pest control, cultural control and marketing from industry experts.
Spend the day networking with professionals and other growers.
*Urban and Community Forestry Conference
Monday, January 29, 2007
Westchester County Ctr., White Plains, NY
Contact: Stephanie Mallozzi (845) 677-8223 x 104 or Rick Harper (914)
285-2622
This program is designed to give tree care professionals, municipalities
and community groups an update on tree planting, care and maintenance
in the community and urban landscape. Topics to be covered include CU
Soil, invasive pests, tough trees for tough sites, community forestry
success stories and new technologies in urban forestry. A special book
signing by renowned researcher and author Dr. Nina Bassuk, Director
of Cornell Univerisity's Urban Horticulture Institute will take place.
Community Landscapes
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Location: TBA
Contact: Dianne Olsen (845) 278-6738 or Anna Snider (914) 285-4617
An opportunity for landscapers, developers, parks managers and elected
officials to learn about conservation streetscaping, public-area turf
issues, landscaping for stormwater management and more.
*Arborist Certification Training
February 14, 21, 28, 2007 12:30 - 5 PM
March 07, 2007 from 12:30 - 5 PM
Certification Exam: March 30, 2007 at 8:30 AM
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County
2715 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545
Contact: Rick Harper (914) 285-2622 or Stephanie Mallozzi (845) 677-8223
x104
A training program designed to assist green industry professionals in
obtaining the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified
Arborist designation. Topics will include tree biology, pruning, pest
management, and safe work practices. Sessions will also offer ISA Continuing
Education Units (CEU's) and NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification credits
for certified arborists and licensed pesticide applicators. In addition,
the USDA Forest Service is offering scholarships to qualified individuals.
Contact Stephanie or Rick to obtain an application.
* Pesticide CORE/Apprentice Training
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Villa Borghese, Wappingers Falls, NY
Contact: Marianna Quartararo (845) 292-6180 x112
This course will introduce the basic CORE concepts and principles necessary
for individuals who wish to become NYSDEC Commercial Pesticide Apprentices.
Commercial Pesticide Technicians and Applicators may also attend this
course for review and NYS DEC Pesticide Applicator Recertification Credits.
Garden Center Employee Training
Date TBA
Contact: Dianne Olsen (845) 278-6738 or Marianna Quartararo (845) 292-6180
x112
*Christmas Tree Twilight Meeting
July, 2007 – TBA
Contact: Stephanie Mallozzi (845) 677-8223 x104 or Teresa Rusinek (845)
340-3990
This is a hands on, in-the-field program focusing on professional Christmas
tree production issues
Other Professional Horticulture
Programs of Interest
2007 Nursery/Greenhouse Grower’s School
Date: Monday, January 8, 2007 Location: Ulster BOCES Conference
Center, New Paltz
For more information, contact: Teresa Rusinek at (845) 340-3990 or tr28@cornell.edu
Growers will be updated on the latest information on a
variety of topics including pest management, and cultural practices
for bedding plants and other
greenhouse/nursery crops.
***
Posted by Rick Harper, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester
County
*39th Annual Professional Turf & Landscape Conference
Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007. Westchester County Ctr., White Plains, NY
(914) 993-9455, www.nystla.com
Sponsored by the NYS Turf & Landscape Assoc. One of the largest
conferences for the green industry in New York. 100-booth trade show
and 16 classes from which to choose.
*Cornell Golf Pest Management Short Course
January 24-26, 2007. Cornell Campus, Ithaca, NY
Joann Gruttadaurio (607) 255-1792 or
jg17@cornell.edu
*NYSTA SE Regional Turf Conference
Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Suffern, NY
NYSTA (800) 873-8873 www.nysta.org---
jillcyr@nysta.org
Sponsored by the NYS Turfgrass Association. There will be a trade show
and four program tracks running concurrently, including Building Your
Skills, Golf Turf, Lawn/Landscape.
NYS ReLeaf Conference
July 19-21, 2007, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
For more information contact: Mary Kramarchyk at 518-402-9412 or email:
mckramar@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Join fellow urban and community foresters, municipal officials, community
organizations, arborists, and affiliated industry professionals for
a conference that offers workshops and tours on urban and community
forestry issues.
Certified Landscape Technician Training
Contact: New York State Turf and Landscape Association, (914) 961-2535,
www.nystla.com
An optional national testing program to recognize proficiency of qualified
landscape professionals.
Certified Nursery Professional Training Program
Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester: Scott Olivieri (914) 682-4224
Orange, Rockland & Ulster: Mark Masseo (845) 658-9148
By passing this exam you can earn the title Certified Nursery Professional
(CNP). Contact your New York State Nursery and Landscape Association
representative, listed above, for more details.
Pesticide
Certification
If you apply pesticides, including weed-killers, weed and feed products,
insecticides, fungicides, or tick control products to customer's properties
for hire, you or someone in your company must be a New York State Certified
Pesticide Applicator through the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation and have your business registered. There are now three
levels of commercial certification: applicator, technician, and apprentice.
For Commercial Applicators
To be eligible to take the exams to become certified, you must meet
one of the following requirements:
* 3 out of the past 5 years of verifiable experience
as an apprentice working in the category applicant is seeking certification
in; or
* 3 out of the past 5 years as a certified private applicator in a corresponding
private category; or
* Certification in another State with which New York has reciprocity;
or
* if seeking certification in the Sales Category -
At least 3 years experience in the sale of pesticides, or can demonstrate,
through applicable training certifications or education degrees, that
one possesses appropriate technical background.
Certified Pesticide Technician* be at
least 17 years of age.
* 2 years of verifiable experience as an apprentice; or
* completion of a 30-hr. training course, approved by the Department
or a baccalaureate or associate degree from an accredited college or
university in the area seeking certification. These are offered at the
following:
Westchester Community College: (914) 785-6830
Dutchess Community College: (845) 431-8904
Colorado Correspondence Course: (800) 525-4950
Technicians, once certified, desiring full applicator status the following
documentation is required: a letter indicating 2 yrs. of experience
or 1 yr. of experience plus 12 recertification credits. Experience and
recertification credits must be category or sub-category specific.
Pesticide Apprentice* Must be at least 16 years of age.
* Must receive 40 hours of pesticide use experience under supervision
of a certified applicator and a minimum of 8 hours of instruction on
topics outlined in Section 325.18 of Part 325 Rules & Regulations
relating to the application of pesticides, before being able to apply
general use pesticides under the off-site direct supervision of a certified
applicator.
* Documentation of the above must be maintained by the certified applicator,
and include: name & address of apprentice; date(s) of instruction
or observation; content of training and certification category; instructor's
name and certification
* Must be at least 17 years old.identification number;
and an evaluation of the competency of the apprentice.
For Private Applicators:
* Have at least one year of full-time experience within the last three
years in the use of pesticides in the category in which certification
is requested – OR
* Has completed a 30-hr. training course, or has received an associate's
or higher level college degree in the area of which certification is
requested.
For further information on eligibility rules and regulations,
and fees, contact the NYSDEC Region 3 Pesticide Staff at (845) 256-3097.
Eligible candidates for certification must attend a training session,
and pass two examinations, administered by the NYSDEC and held in conjunction
with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Once you determine you are eligible
for certification, contact your county's Cornell Cooperative Extension
office for information on registering for the training class and exams.
Contact your local CCE educator to find out training and exam dates
for your county in the Hudson Valley.
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