Hudson Valley Regional Update
Westchester County
Spring has sprung!!! With green industry businesses moving forward with their annual outdoor spring clean-ups, and some daytime temperatures reaching the mid-70's over the past week, we can say without too much hesitation that the 2006 growing season has officially begun.
The winter of 2005-2006 proved to be on average about 5 degrees above normal seasonal temperatures and precipitation was right around normal for the entire northeast. Growing degree day (GDD) accumulation has once again begun and our current count for Westchester County is 28 GDD. March has been one of the driest on record, featuring well under an inch of precipitation in Westchester County and throughout much of the Northeast.
Be on the lookout for a number of common landscape insect & arthropod pests that have overwintered in their various stages including the eggs of Spruce Spider Mite (SSM), Pine Bark Adelgid and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Knowing the location of the eggs of these - and other - pests allows a landscape professional to forecast areas that may require follow-up monitoring or treatment as insect and arthropod emergence occurs with the onset of warmer temperatures. Also, keep an eye out for the elusive White Pine Weevil adults which may be active (and managed) at this time in the growing season.
Read more about these and other common landscape pests in our newly printed 2006 Pest Management Guide for Commercial Production and Maintenance of Trees & Shrubs. They may be obtained by stopping in at your local Cooperative Extension Office. In Westchester County, green industry professionals may call us at 946-3005 for more information or stop by the office on 26 Legion Drive in Valhalla.
Written by Rick Harper, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County
Dutchess County
Recent scouting trips to two Christmas tree farmers, phone calls from landscapers as well as my travels around Dutchess County have indicated a concern with spruce...especially Norway spruce. Examination of trees at two Christmas tree farms appears to hand down the verdict of winter burn/drying. Though, I still would not rule out delayed symptoms from last year's drought as a contributing or should I say exacerbating factor ! The trees I have examined are exhibiting browning of entire needles, needle tips, (in some cases) lack of foliage on parts of the twig and complete browning of one side of the tree (usually the south side, but this is not always the case). Warm, sunny days can cause water loss from needles due to transpiration. The needles are then unable to replace the lost moisture from the frozen or dry soil (yes...as of this writing on March 29th, we are very dry!). Bright sunny days during late winter cause plant tissue to warm up (usually above the ambient temperature) and initiate biological activities. When the sun goes down, the temperature drops to injurious levels and thus the needles are injured or killed. The south side of trees exposed to warmer temperatures on sunny days and the side where the tree may be hit with prevailing winds during periods of dryness can also accelerate water loss from needles also. The end result is needle desiccation.
There is not much you can do to correct the problem at this time. In many instances, the buds on damaged branches are still alive because they are more cold hardy than the foliage and will send out new growth which will eventually mask the winter burn. Once the new growth has expanded, any dead branch tips should be cut back to 1/4" above a live bud.
For more information on winter injury go to:
http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/winterinjury/winterinjury.htm
Written by Stephanie D. Mallozzi, Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Dutchess County
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New Seminar Series from the
Cornell Turfgrass Team
Attention all turfgrass professionals!
ANNOUNCING: Turfgrass Management ShortCUTTs: A New Seminar Series
from the Cornell Turfgrass Team, April 11, May 9, June 13 6:30-8:30
p.m.
You can attend this series at your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office in Westchester County at Valhalla. The series will focus on how to manage the problems you are likely seeing in the field. There will be plenty of time to have your questions answered by a member of the Turf Team: Marty Petrovic, Dan Peck, Leslie Weston, Karen Snover-Clift, Jennifer Grant, Joann Gruttadaurio and Frank Rossi, the Turf Guy, who will be the featured instructor for the April and May sessions.
General information and a registration form are posted
on the following web site: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/instruction/short/specialturfseries.ht
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For more information and to reserve your place (attendance is limited
to 25 per site), contact Joann Gruttadaurio at
jg17@cornell.edu or 607-255-1792.
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Pests of
Ornamentals
On Tuesday April 11, Dr. Paul Weston of Cornell University will be at
the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County in Middletown New
York to discuss pests of ornamentals. Dr. Weston's talk will focus on
the biology, distribution and management of exotic pests. The lecture
begins at 6PM and is followed by a dinner at 7PM. One DEC recertification
credit is offered. The cost of the program is $25 and the registration
deadline is April 7th. Please call Rose Baglia at 845-344-1234.
Planning
Invasive Plant Control on Large Parcels: Two Workshops for Landowners
- April 25 and 26
The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, U.S Fish and
Wildlife Service, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and Adirondack
Park Invasive Plant Program will sponsor two workshops for landowners
on Planning Invasive Plant Control on Large Parcels. The workshops will
take place Tuesday, April 25, at the CCE-Albany office in Voorheesville
and Wednesday, April 26, at the Adirondack Nature Conservancy office
in Keene Valley, NY.
These hands-on workshops will help landowners strategically plan for
the management of invasive plants. The workshops are designed for owners
of large tracts of land, including but not limited to: private landowners,
land trusts, conservation commissions, non-profit organizations, and
government agencies. Individuals and groups are both welcome to come
and work on a plan for your property. Both workshops are from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and are free. Space is limited, and advanced registration
is required by Friday, April 7. The workshop brochure is online at www.adkinvasives.com
.
Submitted by Diane Olsen, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam
County
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Viruses Threaten
Hosta
Hostas, despite some slug and deer woes have been pretty dependable
in the landscape. In recent years there has been an increase in viruses
during greenhouse production that can "spill" over into the
landscape setting. Viruses can be multiplied when hostas are propagated
by division. The three most commonly seen viruses in hosta production
are impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), tobacco rattle virus (TRV)
and hosta virus X (HVX).
The INSV and TRV are well known to greenhouse growers since they will affect other bedding plants, Hosta virus X though is the virus to watch out for! Unlike the other two which are spread by organisms, HVX is easily spread by handling infected plant material in any way that moves sap. What does this mean? Cutting back plants after bloom is enough to spread the problem. In addition, a lawn mower or browsing deer would certainly be guilty of spreading the virus. Hosta is the only known host for this virus. Plants may be symptomless carriers or show a variety of symptoms including mottling, distortion, and desiccation of leaves. This virus was only described about a decade ago so unfortunately some hosta breeders have used its characteristics as part of their breeding program not knowing the characteristic they were perpetuating in the variety was actually Hosta virus X! Cultivars such as Breakdance, Eternal Father, Leopard Frog and Lunacy are actually symptoms of HVX!
Research by Dr. Ben Lockhart at the University of Minnesota has revealed a list of hostas which are highly susceptible, tolerant, and immune. Some of the hosta cultivars most often found to be infected include Gold Edger, Gold Standard, Golden Tiara and Sum and Substance. These cultivars should be watched carefully for symptoms and discarded immediately if symptoms appear. When dividing hostas, especially if different cultivars are being handled, it is wise to use gloves and wipe and dip any propagation tools in 10% bleach for ten minutes.
For illustrations of hostas infected with INSV, TRV and HVX visit: http://www.greenhouse.cornell.edu/pestdis/gallery/indes.html and also www. hosta.org/About_Hosta/Viruses/HostaViruses.pdf.
Source: Margery Daughtrey, LI Horticulture News, April 2006.
Written by Stephanie D. Mallozzi, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
Gardening
Trends Research Report
The Garden Writer’s Association (GWA) has released its early spring
2006 report regarding consumer gardening attitudes and expectations.
The gardening trends research was conducted by Techno-Metrica Market
Intelligence Inc. a national consumer polling organization based in
Oradell, NJ.
The survey was conducted between January 17th and January 22nd and specifically dealt with intended consumer gardening purchases and activities from February through April.
Approximately one-half (52%) of households plan to make
the majority of their plant purchases at do-it-yourself stores and mass
merchants. Approximately 39 % will make their purchases at local retail
stores and garden centers. Factors that will influence the purchase
of plants are the ease of care (46%) and color (44%). Three more national
consumer gardening surveys will be conducted during 2006.
The full report can be purchased and is available online at www.gardenwriters.org.
Submitted by Tolly Beck, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland
County
Tree of Heaven
- Medical Alert
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive tree which has been
established in North American for over 100 years. New studies have revealed
there is a protein found in the sap, called quassinoid which may pose
a serious health threat for those that are exposed to the plant fluid,
especially if it enters the bloodstream through a wound or skin abrasion.
Fresh stem bark of Ailanthus has been used as an herbal remedy for dysentery and malaria. But Ailanthus has been found to cause myocarditis (inflammation of the heart). Symptoms include fever, chills, gastrointestinal pain, chest pressure that radiates down the arms and/or shortness of breath.
When working with Ailanthus, take appropriate precautions to protect exposed skin (long sleeved shirts, dust mask and gloves) and be sure any cuts or skin abrasions are well protected and covered. If you experience any of these symptoms shortly after working with Ailanthus, seek medical attention immediately.
To view the article as it appeared in the Annals of Internal
Medicine, Magazine, Vol. 143, No. 2 go to:
http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/143/2/159.pdf.
Resource: Shade Tree Notes, Winter 2005
Written by Stephanie D. Mallozzi, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
National
Ag Risk Education Library - A Business Management Tool for Growers
Though primarily focused on agriculture crops, the National Ag Risk
Education Library housed at the University of Minnesota is a clearing
house for great financial information for growers of crops. A quick
perusal of the site offered sample budget planning for Christmas trees,
flowers, small fruits, vegetables, some herbs and tree fruits just to
name a few. This database offers detailed information on enterprise
budgets for various crops. But that's not all. Some of the resources
are interactive. They provide a sample budget with which you can plug
in your own numbers to get a realistic budget based on whatever scenario
you are contemplating. I clicked on Christmas trees and was brought
to an Ohio State webpage that offered sample budgets for wholesale production
and retail production of Christmas trees. For those that want to get
a better handle on budgeting for profit, these resources are a valuable
tool to assist you with business planning.
Go to:http://www.annals.org/cgi/reprint/143/2/159.pdf.
Written by Stephanie D. Mallozzi, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County
New England
Greenhouse Conference Program
Mark your calendar for the New England Greenhouse Conference, which
will be held this year from November 1 to November 3rd at the DCU Centre
(formerly the Centrum Center) in Worcester, MA. The first day, November
1st, features six pre-conference workshops and short courses on such
topics as plant growth regulators, disease diagnostics, greenhouse pest
management, perennial production, plant nutrition and retail garden
center marketing. The trade show will kick off on the second day with
over 170 exhibitors of exciting new plants and hard goods. “I
look forward to the trade show at every New England Greenhouse Conference.”
(from 2004 conference evaluation)
The second and third days feature several consecutive tracks of educational
programs and trade show, all to help your business grow and prosper.
Educational sessions focusing on greenhouse production, pest management,
retail garden centers and business management, and energy will be featured
on Tuesday, November 2nd. You won’t want to miss the popular “Garden
Center Idea Exchange” in the evening that will be 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 will be featured on Friday, November 3rd. There will
be over 40 educational workshops from which to choose, featuring respected
industry speakers over this 3-day educational conference.
A few of our welcomed speakers include:
•Jim Barrett, University of Florida and
Peter Konjoian, Konjoian’s Floriculture Education Services
on Using Growth Regulators - Beginner and Advanced Workshops
•Bill Agro, Blackmore Co, on Understanding
pH and Nutritional Management for Container Grown Crops
•Robert Hendrickson, Garden Center Group on
Retail Garden Center Merchandizing
•Stephanie Cohen on Cutting Edge Perennials
•Raymond Cloyd, University of Illinois,
on Insect and Mite Identification and Management Workshop, Pesticide
Resistance Management
•John Erwin, University of Minnesota on
Crop Production Tips
•Eliot Coleman, Four Season Farm on Getting
Returns Growing Greens Using Minimum Heat Structures
For more information, visit this web site: http://www.negreenhouse.org
Submitted By Rose Baglia, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange
County
Watch your pH
Everyone is busy at this time of the year, but remember it is important
to monitor pH on a regular basis. The group of plants labeled the “iron
–inefficient” is prone to iron deficiency if the pH goes
above 6.2. This group includes: torenia, bacopa, calibrachoa, diascia,
nemisia, pansy, petunia, snapdragon and vinca. These plants are best
grown at a pH range of 5.4-6.2 to increase solubility of micronutrients.
This group is often misdiagnosed as a high feed or high iron group.
They do not necessarily require higher rates of fertilizer or iron,
but they are especially sensitive to high pH and need adequate iron.
Source: University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Greenhouse
IPM Weekly Report, March 31, 2006
Submitted by Teresa Rusinek, Cornell Cooperative Extension
The New York Growing Degree-Day Tracker
Once again, the New York Growing Degree-Day Tracker will be available for the 2006 growing season. The Growing Degree-Day Tracker shows (unofficial) degree-day accumulations for selected cities throughout New York State. This is obviously important for those interested in tracking pest development and predicting insect emergence.
The website is maintained by Extension Entomologist, Dr. Paul Weston and also offers a comprehensive explanation defining what growing degree-days are, how they are used, and how they are measured.
Check it out at http://www.entomology.cornell.edu/Extension/Woodys/GDDtracker.htm
Written by Rick Harper, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County
Imagine--Fuel
Alcohol From Pea Starch!
By Jan Suszkiw, ARS Staff Writer
March 28, 2006
So you don't like eating peas? Then how about fueling your car or truck with them? That's a possibility Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are exploring--using a type of fuel called ethanol, made from the legume's starch.
Ethanol is among the cleaner-burning alternatives to petroleum, and is credited with reducing tailpipe emissions of carbon monoxide and other pollutants when added to gasoline.
In 2004, some farmers contacted ARS microbiologist Nancy Nichols about new ways to add value to their field pea crops. Most peas grown in the northern United States and elsewhere are fed whole to animals as a rich source of protein. The remainder is sold for human consumption as split peas. Besides protein, field peas also contain lots of starch. The farmers thought they might earn more if the crops starch could be used to make ethanol for fuel, while still using the leftover protein as high-value feed for animals.
To find out, Nichols teamed with Bruce Dien, a chemical engineer; Victor Wu, a chemist (formerly with ARS, now retired); and Mike Cotta, a microbiologist--all at ARSNational Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, Ill. There, they put whole peas through a three-step process.
First, they dry-milled the peas into flour. Next, they separated the protein and starch. Finally, they used enzymes and yeasts to ferment the starch sugars into ethanol.
During studies, the fermented pea starch produced somewhat less ethanol than corn (1.7 gallons per bushel versus 2.8), because the legume had less starch to begin with. But the pea starch fermented just as easily as corn starch. Potentially, the high yield of enriched protein, together with the fermentation leftovers, could be sold as livestock feed.
Economic modeling studies are now under way to determine whether using pea starch could be profitable to commercial ethanol plants, especially those located in areas where the legume is grown.
To read more, visit: http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2006/060328.htm
Submitted by Rick Harper, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County
2006 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass Available
Now more durable and easy to use - especially outdoors in the field - The 2006 Pest Management Guidelines for Commercial Turfgrass sports a new, moisture resistant laminated cover, and spiral binding.
Separate sections on Disease Management, Insect Management, and Weed Management now offer much more explanation and valuable insight in terms of general guidelines, diagnosis, maximizing chemical effectiveness, pest biology, and cultural control methods. Control information for 20 major diseases, 10 major insect pests, and 48 weeds is available in this text. A set of tables listing 80 common chemical pesticides, their trade name equivalents, formulations, and EPA registration numbers provides a practical and easy to use reference for commercial turfgrass managers.
This publication was authored by Frank Rossi and Leslie
Weston, Department of Horticulture; Eric Nelson, Department of Plant
Pathology; Daniel Peck, Department of Entomology; and Jennifer Grant,
New York State IPM Program.
(2006) 94 pages. Spiral bound. Item Code: 141RTG-06.
List Price: $10.95
You may fax your orders to, (607) 277-6292, or e-mail your orders to,
resctr@cornell.edu.
Submitted by Teresa Rusinek, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County
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This publication may contain pesticide recommendations.
Changes in pesticide regulations occur constantly. Some materials may
no longer be available, and some uses may no longer be legal. Read the
label before applying any pesticide. Cornell Cooperative Extension and
its employees assume no liability for the effectiveness or results of
any pesticide usage. No endorsement of products, services or companies
is made or implied. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program
and employment opportunities.
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DEC Region 3 Spring 2006
Pesticide Applicator Certification Training Dates and Exams
SEATING MAY BE LIMITED. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL COUNTIES. CONTACT
THE CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
WHERE YOU WISH TO ATTEND TO SIGN UP
County |
Training |
Exam |
| 9:30 am-1pm |
CORE: 9:30 a.m CATEGORY: 11:00 a.m. |
|
| Orange (845)344-1234 |
April 11 | |
| Dutchess (845)677-8223 |
April 25 | |
| Rockland (845) 429-7085 |
April 28 | |
| Ulster (845)340-3990 |
April 5 | May 3 |
| Sullivan (845)292-6180_\ |
April 12 | May10 |
Exams are graded on location. The DEC charges $50 for the exam fee (If you are attending the pre-exam training session, please bring a check or money order for the $50 exam with you that day). Upon passing the exam, the certification fee is $225 for your first category (except $100 for cat. 3A or 3B only). This certification will be valid for a 3 year period (1 year for cat. 3A or 3B only). If adding a category, a letter of experience or 12 recert credits are needed to be allowed into the test; also the certification fee will be determined at the time of the exam dependent on expiration date of the current license.
Contact the DEC for Information Regarding Eligibility for Certification or visit the pmep website at: http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/certification/Com_pest_app.html
Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials, Region 3
21 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, New York 12561-1696
Phone: (845) 256-3097 $ FAX: (845) 255-3414
Website: www.dec.state.ny.us
Programs
Of Interest
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Hudson Valley Cornell Cooperative
Extension
Commercial Horticulture Education Program
2006 Horticulture Programs for Professionals
A printable version of the Hudson Valley 2006 Regional Horticulture
Program Calendar is available online at the following link:
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/ulster/Ag/AGEVENTS.htm
Hudson Valley Turfgrass Field Day
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
DeBucks Sod Farm, Pine Island, NY
Rose Baglia (845) 344-1234, Joann Gruttadaurio (607) 255-1792 or jg17@cornell.edu
This full day of lectures and demonstrations will cover various aspects
of turfgrass including sports turf, lawn care, golf, sod, pest management,
and new discoveries.
Christmas Tree Production Update
Tuesday, July 18th
Hudson Valley Growers Twilight Meeting
Shearing and Pest Update with Paul Shealer of Penn State & Rayann
Lehman of the PA Dep’t of Ag
Location TBA
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~Tri-County
Nursery/Landscape Association ~
In Conjunction With
~Cornell Cooperative Extension ~ Present The 2006 Calendar of Events
April 11
*Ornamentals Pest Update
Rose Baglia (845) 344-1234, Jim Presutti (845) 567-1611
June 13
Dig Safe
Mark Masseo (845) 658-9148, Anthony Monaco (845) 343-9772
July 11
*Turf Field Day
Rose Baglia (845) 344-1234, Kevin Shuback (845) 651-4074
September 12
Golf Outing At Winding Hills
Jim Presutti (845) 567-1611, Anthony Monaco (845) 343-9772
October 10
*Deer and Nuisance Wildlife Controls
Rose Baglia (845) 344-1234, Jim Presutti (845) 567-1611
November 14
*DOT Program Update
Kevin Shuback (845) 651-4074, Mark Masseo (845) 658-9148
December 2
Holiday Party
Jan Jansen (845) 651-4106, Gene Vidal (845) 255-1249
All Dates Subject to Change
* = Pesticide Recertification Credits pending DEC approval
If you're not already a member, please consider joining
the Tri-County Nurseryman/Landscape Association, Region 7 of the New
York State Nursery/Landscape Association. It's a great way to network,
learn and meet other people within our industry.
For more information contact: Kevin Shuback (845) 651-4074.
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Other
Programs of Interest:
NYS ReLeaf Conference
July 13-15, 2006
Long Island, 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, Website: 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
listed above for more details.
Cedar-Apple Rust Observed on Cedar.
Sporulating galls of cedar-apple rust have been observed on cedar in the lower Hudson Valley. Galls on cedar and juniper usually do not affect the health of these plants, and may be pruned and discarded.
Those concerned with this disease on susceptible varieties of crabapple and apple should begin spraying when the rain has passed with a registered fungicide labeled for control of cedar-apple rust on the host on which you want to control the disease. Under favorable wet and moist conditions, spores from cedar and juniper may infect apple and crabapple within one day. Depending on the weather, symptoms of cedar-apple rust on crabapple and apple can appear several weeks after sporulating galls show up on cedar or juniper. Please read and follow the label directions of any pesticide product you use. For specific pesticide recommendations, please call our commercial horticulture hot line at 914-946-3005. For further information click on the link below:
http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/cedar-applerust/cedar-applerust.htm
James Lee
Horticulture and the Environment Program Director
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County
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Cornell Turf Management ShortCUTT's:
A New Seminar Series from the Cornell Turfgrass Team
Attention all Turfgrass Professionals! Mark your calendars today and plan to attend this series at your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office coming live from the Cornell University campus at the following dates/times: April 11, May 09 & June 16 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Turf care professionals in Westchester County will be able to access this program at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County, 26 Legion Drive, Valhalla.
Discuss timely turf pest problems and have your questions answered by renowned expert guests including Drs. Frank Rossi, Marty Petrovic, Dan Peck, Leslie Weston, Jennifer Grant and others. Hosted by Joann Gruttadaurio.
Registration will be $125 for all three sessions (please note change from $45 per session) and attendance will be limited to 25. To reserve your spot, or for more information, please contact Joann Gruttadaurio directly at: jg17@cornell.edu or 607-255-1792.
Further information is also available by opening the file attached to this email and by visiting: http://www.hort.cornell.edu/instruction/short/specialturfseries.htm
**NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits have been awarded in Categories 3a, 3b & 10**
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Branching Out Subscription
Forms Now Available!
2006 subscription forms for this popular publication are being made
available once again to green industry professionals. For more information
about this publication, or to request a subscription form, please contact:
Mail: Branching Out, 334 Plant Science Building, Cornell
Univeristy, Ithaca, NY 14853
Email / Telephone: ddo1@cornell.edu
/ 607-255-4162
OR contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension office
(Green Industry Professionals working in Westchester County may contact
Cornell Cooperative Extension at 914-946-3005)
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Posted by Rick Harper, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester
County
If you are looking for programs that offer New York State Pesticide Credits, please go to http://pmep.cce.cornell.edu/calendar