BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//U海角社区 Calendar - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:U海角社区 Calendar X-ORIGINAL-URL:/calendar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for U海角社区 Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260627T064026 CREATED:20260325T132220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T132220Z UID:10007105-1776337200-1776344400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers in 海角社区 Webinar DESCRIPTION:Session Topics\nBalsam Gall Midge Update\nPresenter:聽Brett Johnson\, Assistant Extension Professor\, Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator\, University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension \nBalsam gall midge is a major pest affecting balsam and Fraser fir Christmas trees in New England. It reduces quality in both trees and wreath brush by causing gall formation on current-year needles and premature needle drop. \nThis session will cover: \n\nResults from a 2024 insecticide efficacy trial in Southern 海角社区\nScouting methods and timing for insecticide applications\nAn integrated pest management approach to reduce economic losses\nStrategies to conserve beneficial biological control agents\n\nWeed IPM: Non-chemical and Chemical Control Strategies for Perennial Weed Management in Christmas Tree Production\nPresenter:聽Dr. Manjot Sidhu\, Assistant Extension Professor of Horticulture and Ornamental Horticulture Specialist\, University of 海角社区 Cooperative Extension \nManaging perennial weeds in Christmas tree production requires a multi-faceted approach. Perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds compete for nutrients and can reduce tree health and quality. \nThis session will explore: \n\nBiology of common perennial weeds in 海角社区\nNon-chemical control methods such as mulching and clover groundcovers\nEffective chemical control strategies\nPreventing herbicide resistance\nProtecting trees during sensitive growth stages like bud break\nDeveloping a long-term\, climate-appropriate IPM plan\n\nThis session is eligible for 2 海角社区 Board of Pesticides Control recertification credits. \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom link. Register for Integrated Pest Management Spring Update for Christmas Tree Producers in 海角社区 Webinar here. \nIf the registration fee is a barrier\, contact: Billiejo Pendleton\, 207.342.5971 or聽billiejo.pendleton@maine.edu URL:/calendar/event/integrated-pest-management-spring-update-for-christmas-tree-producers-in-maine-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Online Events ORGANIZER;CN="U海角社区 Cooperative Extension":MAILTO:extension@maine.edu LOCATION:/calendar/event/integrated-pest-management-spring-update-for-christmas-tree-producers-in-maine-webinar/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR