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2019 Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting

• Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This in-field twilight meeting will feature research highlights presented by Christy Hoepting, CCE Cornell Vegetable Program, and Brian Nault, Dept. of Entomology, Cornell University Agri-Tech:

• 2019 results from onion thrips research trials including:
  • Insecticide efficacy trials featuring the search for another "hammer"
  • Tour of nitrogen plots
• Tour of 2019 Big Fat Onion Variety Nitrogen Rot Project, featuring:
  • Late planting of varieties ranging from 95 to 120 days
  • Crop response to nitrogen
  • Effect of variety on bacterial bulb rot
• What New York onion growers need to know about Allium Leaf Minor as it may effect trade
• Research highlights from 2019 spring research trials featuring:
  • Effect of GPA on post-emergent weed control and crop tolerance
  • Pro Gro vs. Ever Gol Prime for onion smut control.

1.75 DEC (categories 1a, 10, 23) and CCA credits will be available.

FREE thanks to our meeting sponsors! 7:30 PM dinner included. Rain or shine!

Hosted by Mortellaro & Sons - Red Shop, down second farm lane southeast of Transit Road & Spoilbank Road intersection in Elba muck land (GPS coordinates: Lat: 43.125043; Long.: -78.105712)

Fee

This event is free.

Last updated August 15, 2019