Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial field, forage and oil seed growers, vegetable and berry growers, apple and grape growers, nursery and greenhouse operators, landscapers, pesticide applicators, Master Gardeners, beekeepers, home gardeners and general public Changes/Problems: Master Gardener Course was not offered in 2022 due to staff changes. No changes/problems of note for other program areas. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Agronomy: IPM information is distributed through field days, winter meetings, blogs, websites, webinars, Facebook posts, YouTube videos, phone calls, emails and social media. Conference proceedings and meeting videos posted to website. Tree Fruit/Grape: IPM information is distributed through newsletters, website, blog posts, factsheets, on-farm workshop, one-on-one consultations, and presentations at regional grower meetings. Information collected in surveys will remain confidential. Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery: IPM information is distributed through workshops, conferences, presentations, site visits, factsheets, websites, Facebook page and a listserv. Master Gardener: IPM information is delivered through the Master Gardener Course, Master Gardener Helpline, advanced training, newsletter, state reports, website, and emails. Pollinator: IPM information is distributed through each responsible program area networks. Plant Diagnostic Clinic: IPM information is distributed through sample diagnosis, websites, meetings, presentations, webinars, newsletters, television, radio, factsheets, emails, and phone calls. Northeast Small Fruit and Vegetable IPM Working Group education/research priorities shared on the NE IPM center website. Pesticide Applicator: IPM information is distributed through presentations, newsletters, online courses, factsheets, website, emails, and phone calls. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Highlights: September 2021 - August 2024 https://go.uvm.edu/pdq8h Agronomy Field Days & Winter Conferences 54-98% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 24-90% intend to adopt an IPM practice to manage pests 36-93% will purchase certified seed, improve crop rotation, buy tolerant/resistant varieties, modify mechanical cultivation Hop and Hemp Disease Survey 100% increased knowledge of pest scouting, pest identification, IPM to manage crop impact 95-100% adopted a new IPM strategy One hop farm adopted a new IPM program for Alternaria reducing pesticide applications by 50% One hop farm adopted a new IPM program (more timely scouting, better pruning, timely pesticide applications) increasing marketable harvest Identified new hemp flea beetle pest causing severe damage Agronomy Seed Quality Testing 88-97% increased knowledge of prevalent diseases, IPM to minimize crop impact 67-77% intend to adopt a new IPM strategy to manage seedborne diseases 44-92% will purchase certified seed, improve crop rotation, buy tolerant/resistant varieties, segregate harvest seed lots, improve cleaning Agronomy Extension Outreach Education 76-98% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 62-90% intend to adopt an IPM practice to manage pests Tree Fruit/Grape Extension Outreach Education 72-100% gained moderate/considerable knowledge of Core IPM Concepts, Pest ID, Insect/Disease IPM Strategies, Updated Vermont Pesticide Policy, Fitting Biopesticides into an Orchard IPM Program, New Tools for Precision Crop Load Management, Non-Chemical Orchard Groundcover Management, FieldWatch, Tree Fruit Pollinators, Pollinator/Pest Habitat, Management Practices to Protect Pollinators 94% increased confidence in making pest management decisions 25-65% adopted new IPM practices for better timing, identification, decreased pesticide use 83% increased comprehensive pest and disease monitoring "Helped confirm importance of cultivating beneficials and tolerating some damage" "Timely applications of fungicides and bactericides have reduced the occurrences of disease pressure and reduced tree loss on our farm" "Use of sustainable IPM practices reduces health and environmental risks, while allowing us to offer a crop that is profitable and engages the community with premium fruit" Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM 38-73% increased knowledge of biological control use, biological control agent quality assessment, integrating chemical pesticides with biological control, sanitation strategies, disorder diagnosis, root disease id, disease monitoring 57-100% adopted IPM practices: scouting, insect ID, biocontrol agents, diseases, abiotic/nutrient deficiencies; biocontrol, biopesticide, reduced-risk pesticide use; plant-mediated IPM system use; soil/media pH/EC testing; sanitation; diagnostic clinic submissions 39% decreased conventional synthetic pesticide use "The information from these meetings is so ingrained in how I grow plants from reducing and being more educated about pesticide use, using biologicals, identifying problems and knowing the steps to solve them" "These workshops have been pivotal for my career. I have gone from knowing nothing to working as a IPM specialist and training others in IPM" Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery IPM First 100% of greenhouse ornamental growers used biological control agents 61% of new high tunnel growers used biological control agents for the first time 71% of greenhouse ornamental growers used plant mediated IPM systems 45-91% increased scouting for pests; insect ID, biocontrol agents; biocontrol, biopesticide, reduced-risk pesticide use; plant-mediated IPM system use; diagnostic clinic submissions 27% decreased conventional synthetic pesticide use "Our tunnel looks the cleanest and healthiest it has ever looked at this point in the season and our pest issues have been very manageable" "We harvested more tomatoes than ever and finally brought some peppers to full red (and a bumper crop)" "I feel much more confident and equipped to develop our (IPM) programs" Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Extension Outreach Education 96% learned something they intend to use on their farm in the future 28% adopted an IPM practice they learned 24% of participants were new tunnel growers with less than 5 years of experience "Helpful to see different types of protected growing & chat with other growers" "Farm tours are deeply valuable learning experiences" Master Gardener Course 81-86% made changes to their home garden/work with clients 96-97% gained moderate/considerable knowledge of IPM practices/gardening (increase from 19% before the course) Master Gardener Helpline 72-90% clients were helped by identifying the pest problem 51-68% adopted recommended IPM strategies 54-61% reduced or avoided pesticides as a result $104-$137 average individual savings in pesticide costs Agronomy Pollinator Education 88-98% increased knowledge of pollinators, strategies to enhance and protect 60-72% intend to adopt a new strategy to protect or enhance pollinators Pesticide Education Pollinator IPM Training 96-100% gained moderate/considerable knowledge Reducing Pesticide/Drift Risk to Pollinators, Vermont Pollinator Rule Best Practices 80-89% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice to protect pollinators "I learned quite a bit about neonicotinoids with this presentation" Plant Diagnostic Clinic Diagnostics 85-93% clients' diagnostic ID helped to manage their pest problem with IPM 66-86% reduced pesticides as a result $400-$600 average per client estimated cost savings "An essential service to Vermont growers; assistance over the years has saved thousands of pounds of produce on our farm" "The economic value comes from having a quality product that can be sold; this is a value in the tens of thousands of dollars" "We have lowered our dependence on sprays due to the info we get from the plant diagnostic clinic and have influenced hundreds of customers to do the same" Plant Diagnostic Clinic Extension Outreach Education 43% learned new IPM practices 28% will increase profits Pesticide Certification Meetings 91-98% gained moderate/considerable knowledge of PPE for Pesticides, Ag Container Recycling, Pesticide Compatibility, Worker Protection Standards, Respirator Safety & Fit Testing, Rodenticide Use Standards, Avoiding Herbicide Resistance 70-97% moderately/well prepared to take the exam following the review session 79-91% exam pass rate (in-state average 77%) 51-97% moderately/very likely to apply/use pesticides more safely 75-92% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice "Helped me consider how to better buy, store, and apply pesticides" "After reading the book hearing it helped me the most with my learning style" "Would not have made it through material without class review" The Pesticide Applicator Newsletter 92-94% apply and use pesticides more safely 55-56% adopt at least one new IPM practice "Keeps me updated on all of the changes needed to continue to use pesticides appropriately" "I now perform a PPE inspection before each use" "It has helped me to be more aware of exclusion zones and approach distances to sensitive areas" IPM and Pesticide Basics 70% moderately/very likely to apply and use biopesticides more safely 52% moderately/very likely to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides "Really helped me understand the broad offerings and where to use them (and where not)" Pesticide Applicator Extension Outreach Education 91-100% gained moderate/considerable knowledge of reading pesticide labels, pesticide regulations, pesticide exposure/risk, comfortable with manual information 84-100% moderately/very likely to apply and use pesticides more safely 85-95% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice "Professional and inviting on a topic that is not always welcome!" "The review of IPM and economic action thresholds was valuable"
Publications
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Pelletier, B. and Bradshaw, T.L. 2024. Biorational pesticide efficacy in northern New England vineyards. Acta Hortic. 1387, 269-276. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1387.37
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Pelletier, B. and Bradshaw, T.L. 2024. Experience and understanding of concepts surrounding natural wine in Vermont. Acta Hortic. 1387, 39-48. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1387.6
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial field, forage and oil seed growers, vegetable and berry growers, apple and grape growers, nursery and greenhouse operators, landscapers, pesticide applicators, Master Gardeners, beekeepers, home gardeners and general public Changes/Problems: Master Gardener Course: not offered in 2022 due to staff changes. Tree Fruit/Grape: a late spring destructive frost in Vermont will impact fruit assessment in 2023. No changes/problems of note for other program areas. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Agronomy: IPM information is distributed through field days, winter meetings, blogs, websites, webinars, Facebook posts, YouTube videos, phone calls, emails and social media. Conference proceedings and meeting videos will be posted to our website. Tree Fruit/Grape: IPM information is distributed through newsletters, website, blog posts, factsheets, on-farm workshop, one-on-one consultations, and presentations at regional grower meetings. Information collected in surveys will remain confidential. Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery: IPM information is distributed through workshops, conferences, presentations, site visits, factsheets, websites, Facebook page and a listserv. Master Gardener: IPM information is delivered through the Master Gardener Course, Master Gardener Helpline, advanced training, newsletter, state reports, website, and emails. Pollinator: IPM information is distributed through each responsible program area networks. Plant Diagnostic Clinic: IPM information is distributed through sample diagnosis, websites, meetings, presentations, webinars, newsletters, television, radio, factsheets, emails, and phone calls. Northeast Small Fruit and Vegetable IPM Working Group education/research priorities will be shared on the NE IPM center website. Pesticide Applicator: IPM information is distributed through presentations, newsletters, online courses, factsheets, website, emails, and phone calls. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continuation of objectives: Agronomy Field Days & Winter Conferences •Planning for annual events Hop and Hemp Disease Survey •Survey for diseases and plant health at northeast hop and hemp farms Seed Quality Testing •Offer annual seed quality testing for grains and corn farmers Agronomy Extension Outreach Education •Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Orchard Scouting Network •Training/data collection at selected orchards Grape 'Natural' Production Evaluation •Pest damage, crop yield, and juice quality data collection at selected vineyards Tree Fruit/Grape Extension Outreach Education •Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM •Planning for next event to be held 2024 Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery IPM First •Continue to offer individual grower instruction and IPM Factsheets on key pests Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Extension Outreach Education •Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Master Gardener Course •Evaluate 2023 course •Planning course to be held 2024 Master Gardener Helpline •Ongoing service answering questions on insect, weed, and disease problems and IPM strategies Master Gardener Advanced Training •Offer webinars with factsheets on emerging insect, weed, and disease problems and IPM strategies for management Agronomy Pollinator Education •Pest Assessment Plan evaluation Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Pollinator Plantings •Continue to support established habitat plantings and bee nesting boxes Master Gardener Pollinator Education •Continue to offer on-line presentation and factsheets Pesticide Education Pollinator IPM Training •Continue to deliver pollinator module at Initial Pesticide Certification Meetings •Invite pollinator speakers to 2024 Vermont Pesticide Applicator Meeting Plant Diagnostic Clinic Diagnostics •Continue to provide stakeholders with rapid and accurate diagnosis and current IPM recommendations that consider pollinator health. Northeast Small Fruit and Vegetable IPM Working Group •Query group for potential meeting in 2023-2024 Plant Diagnostic Clinic Extension Outreach Education •Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Pesticide Certification Meetings •2024 Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting •2024 Vermont Pesticide Applicator Meeting Pesticide Applicator Report •Fall 2023, Spring 2024 issues IPM and Pesticide Basics •Course will be available Summer 2023 Pesticide Applicator Extension Outreach Education •Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.)
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Each facet of the VT EIP is increasing the adoption of IPM practices in a variety of crops and settings to reduce the amount of pesticides used and lower costs while protecting the environment and human health. Agronomy Field Days & Conferences participants have increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM practices to minimize crop impact, including managing seedborne diseases. 63% of orchards have changed management practices to improve identification and management. "Helped confirm importance of cultivating beneficials and tolerating some damage." Up to 77% of Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM participants have learned new techniques they intend to use this year including biocontrol use, sanitation strategies, abiotic disorder diagnosis. 68% of Master Gardener Helpline clients implemented the IPM strategies recommended and 54% reduced or avoided the use of pesticides, saving $124 per client on pesticide costs. Up to 89% of pesticide applicators are likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice to protect pollinators following trainings. 85% of Plant Diagnostic Clinic clients implemented recommended IPM strategies and 66% reduced their the use of pesticides, saving $600 per client on pesticide costs. "I plan to make more use of this service in the future as I continue to understand how beneficial it can be." Annual pesticide certification meeting, webinar, and online course participants are likely to use pesticides more safely and adopt IPM practices, including protective equipment, worker protection, container recycling, and reading labels.Please see the following accomplishments for more details. Agronomy Field Days & Winter Conferences Fall Field Day 88% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact Small Grain Webinar Series 76% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact Hemp Conference 94% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 82% intend to implement an IPM practice to manage pests in hemp Annual Crop & Soil Field Day 84% increased knowledge of hemp/grain/hop pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 56% intend to implement a new IPM strategy to manage pests 45-93% will purchase certified seed, improve crop rotation, buy tolerant/resistant varieties, modify mechanical cultivation Small Grain, Dry Bean Farm Tours 98% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 90% intend to implement an IPM practice to manage pests in hemp Dry Bean Webinar Series: 88% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 70% intend to implement an IPM practice to manage pests in hemp Small Grain Webinar Series 76% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 62% intend to implement an IPM practice to manage pests in hemp Hemp Conference 96% increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM to minimize crop impact 90% intend to implement an IPM practice to manage pests in hemp Hop and Hemp Disease Survey 100% increased knowledge of pest scouting, pest identification, IPM to manage pest pressure/crop impact Seed Quality Testing 96% increased knowledge of prevalent diseases, IPM to minimize crop impact 76% intend to implement a new IPM strategy to manage seedborne diseases 62-92% will purchase certified seed, improve crop rotation, buy tolerant/resistant varieties, manage harvest to segregate lots of seed Tree Fruit/Grape Extension Outreach Education 2023 VT Tree Fruit Growers Assoc Annual Meeting 91-100% moderate/considerable knowledge of Core IPM Concepts, Insect/Disease IPM Strategies, Updated VT Pesticide Policy 90% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice 63% have changed a management practice in 2022 (better timing, identification) "Helped confirm importance of cultivating beneficials and tolerating some damage" "Good to talk with other growers facing similar issues and using different approaches" Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM 89% average usefulness rating for solving pest management problems 77% learned new techniques they intend to use this year 58-73% increased knowledge of biological control, integrating chemical pesticides with biological control, sanitation strategies, disorder diagnosis 26-42% intend to use biocontrol use/release information, pesticide-biocontrol compatibility strategies, sanitation strategies, abiotic disorder ID/management techniques Master Gardener Helpline 90% said the info they received on IPM strategies that addressed their questions 68% implemented the IPM strategies recommended 54% reduced or avoided the use of pesticides $124 average individual saving in pesticide costs Pesticide Education Pollinator IPM Training 2022 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Meeting 98% moderate/considerable knowledge of Reducing Pesticide Risk to Pollinators 88% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice to protect pollinators 2023 VT Pesticide Applicator Meeting 96% moderate/considerable knowledge of Reducing Pesticide Drift Risk to Pollinators 84% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice to protect pollinators 2022 & 2023 Initial Pesticide Certification Meetings 89% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice to protect pollinators Plant Diagnostic Clinic Diagnostics 85% clients said diagnostic ID helped to manage their pest problem with IPM 66% clients able to reduce pesticides as a result of the IPM information $600 average per client estimated cost savings by reducing pesticide use "This ultimately saved an entire crop of almost 25,000 mums" "Helpful in suggesting cultural control options before going to typical pesticide solutions" "The information I received meant I was able to give recommendations to commercial growers that provided alternatives to pesticide use" "I plan to make more use of this service in the future as I continue to understand how beneficial it can be" Pesticide Certification Meetings 2022 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Meeting 98% moderate/considerable knowledge of PPE for Pesticides, Ag Container Recycling 94% moderately/very likely to apply/use pesticides more safely 92% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice 2023 VT Pesticide Applicator Meeting 92-98% moderate/considerable knowledge of Pesticide Compatibility, Worker Protection Standards, Respirator Safety & Fit Testing 90% moderately/very likely to apply/use pesticides more safely 79% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice 2022 & 2023 Initial Pesticide Certification Meetings 51-97% moderately/very likely to apply/use pesticides more safely 81-84% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice "Because I'm so new to the industry, this meeting has been very helpful" "Good overview of the regulations and strategies for pest management" "Went over all the basics and stressed the importance of reading the label" "Helped me consider how to better buy, store, and apply pesticides" Pesticide Applicator Report 103 Spring 2022 recertification credits issued Pesticide Applicator Extension Outreach Education Mindful Pest Management. Master Gardener Advanced Training Webinar 91-100% moderate/considerable knowledge of reading pesticide labels, pesticide regulations, pesticide exposure/risk 100% moderately/very likely to apply/use pesticides more safely 93% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice "Professional and inviting on a topic that is not always welcome!" On-demand online training 98% moderately/very comfortable with the manual information 100% moderately/very likely to apply/use pesticides more safely 95% moderately/very likely to adopt at least one new IPM practice
Publications
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Bradshaw, T. & S. Kingsley-Richards. 2023. Commercial Horticulture: Grapes. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/horticulture/grapes
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Bradshaw, T. & S. Kingsley-Richards. 2023. Commercial Horticulture: Tree Fruit. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/horticulture/tree-fruit
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Darby, H. 2023. Northwest Crops and Soils Program. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Darby, H. 2023. Champlain Valley Crop, Soil and Pasture Team. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/cvcrops
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Hazelrigg, A. 2023. Plant Diagnostic Clinic. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/pdc
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Hazelrigg, A. 2023. UVM Extension Master Gardener. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Hazelrigg, A. & S. Kingsley-Richards. 2023. Pesticide Safety Education Program.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Pelletier, B. and T. Bradshaw. Defining Natural wine in New England: Results from a stakeholder survey. Submitted to III International Symposium on Beverage Crops. Acta Hort.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Pelletier, B. and T. Bradshaw. Managing grape disease in Vermont with mineral-based and biologically-derived fungicides: Preliminary results. Submitted to III International Symposium on Beverage Crops. Acta Hort.
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Under Review
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Sullivan, C.F., Davari, A., Parker, B.L., Skinner, M. A Guardian Plant System for Management of Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Greenhouse Ornamentals. Pest Mange. Sci.
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Sullivan, C.E.F. and Skinner, M. 2023. Greenhouse IPM:
https://www.uvm.edu/~entlab/Greenhouse%20IPM/UVMGreenhouseIPM.html
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Sullivan, C.E.F. and Skinner, M. 2023. High Tunnel IPM:
https://www.uvm.edu/~entlab/High%20Tunnel%20IPM/HighTunnelIPM.html
- Type:
Websites
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Sullivan, C.E.F. and Skinner, M. 2023. Landscape IPM:
https://www.uvm.edu/%7Eentlab/Landscape%20IPM/LandscapeIPM.html
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Bradshaw, T. Question those assumptions: Success with modern orchard systems demands attention to the details. Proc. 2022 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference. Manchester, NH. https://newenglandvfc.org/proceedings/
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Bradshaw T., Autio, W. Blatt, S. Clements, J. Einhorn, T. Elkins, R. Fallahi, E., Francescatto, P., Lordan, J., Minas, I., Peck, G., Robinson, T., and Yao, S. 2023. Performance of Modi apple trees after 5 years under Organic management as affected by several dwarf rootstocks in the 2015 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. J Am Pom Soc. (APS) 77:14-27 http://www.pubhort.org/aps/77/v77_n1_a2.htm
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Bradshaw, T. and L.P. Berkett. Vineyard disease management that works: Using IPM to minimize pesticide applications while managing diseases in cold climate winegrape varieties. Proc. 2022 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference. Manchester, NH. https://newenglandvfc.org/proceedings/
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Foster, J. Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and Bradshaw, T. 2022. Effect of Summer Hedging on Return Bloom, Yield, Tree Growth, and Juice Quality of Apples Grown for Cider. Acta Hortic. 1346, 439-446. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.56
- Type:
Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Foster, J., Kingsley-Richards, S.L. and Bradshaw, T.L. (2022). Summer applications of NAA and ethephon show little effect on return bloom, yield, tree growth, and juice quality of cider apple cultivars. Acta Hortic. 1346, 511-518 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.65.
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:Commercial field, forage and oil seed growers, vegetable and berry growers, apple and grape growers, nursery and greenhouse operators, landscapers, pesticide applicators, Master Gardeners, beekeepers, home gardeners and general public. Changes/Problems: Master Gardener Course: not offered in 2022 due to staff changes No changes/problems of note for other program areas. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Agronomy IPM information is distributed through field days, winter meetings, blogs, websites, webinars, Facebook posts, YouTube videos, phone calls, emails and social media. Conference proceedings and meeting videos will be posted to our website. Tree Fruit/Grape IPM information is distributed through newsletters, website, blog posts, factsheets, on-farm workshop, one-on-one consultations, and presentations at regional grower meetings. Information collected in surveys will remain confidential. Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery IPM information is distributed through workshops, conferences, presentations, site visits, factsheets, websites, Facebook page and a listserv. Master Gardener IPM information is delivered through the Master Gardener Course, Master Gardener Helpline, advanced training, newsletter, state reports, website, and emails. Pollinator IPM information is distributed through each responsible program area networks. Plant Diagnostic Clinic IPM information is distributed through sample diagnosis, websites, meetings, presentations, webinars, newsletters, television, radio, factsheets, emails, and phone calls. Northeast Small Fruit and Vegetable IPM Working Group education/research priorities will be shared on the NE IPM center website. Pesticide Applicator IPM information is distributed through presentations, newsletters, online courses, factsheets, website, emails, and phone calls. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continuation of objectives: Agronomy Field Days & Winter Conferences Planning for annual events Hop and Hemp Disease Survey Survey for cone and flower diseases prior to harvest at northeast hop and hemp farms Seed Quality Testing Offer annual seed quality testing for grains and beans Agronomy Extension Outreach Education Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Orchard Scouting Network Training/data collection at six selected orchards Grape 'natural' production evaluation Pest damage, crop yield, and juice quality data collection at two selected vineyards Baseline survey result data analysis Tree Fruit/Grape Extension Outreach Education Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM Planning for next event to be held 2023 Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery IPM First Continue to offer individual grower instruction and IPM Factsheets on key pests Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Extension Outreach Education Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Master Gardener Course: Planning course to be held 2023 Master Gardener Helpline: Ongoing service answering questions on insect, weed, and disease problems and IPM strategies Master Gardener Advanced Training Offer webinars with factsheets on emerging insect, weed, and disease problems and IPM strategies for management Agronomy Pollinator Education Develop Pollinator Protection Briefs, Protecting Pollinators in Field Crops Bulletin Tree Fruit Pollinator Community Assessment: Habitat hedges will be installed in 2022 Evaluating on orchards and surrounding habitat in summer 2022 Data presentation once per year, end of season Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Pollinator Plantings Establish habitat plantings and bee nesting boxes Master Gardener Pollinator Education Develop on-line presentation (habitat hedges and creating nest boxes for native bees) with factsheets Pesticide Education Pollinator IPM Training Develop pollinator module for Initial Pesticide Certification Meetings Invite pollinator speakers to Commercial Pesticide Applicator Meeting 2022 Plant Diagnostic Clinic Diagnostics Continue to provide stakeholders with rapid and accurate diagnosis and current IPM recommendations that consider pollinator health. Northeast Small Fruit and Vegetable IPM Working Group Compile survey results to rank priorities Plant Diagnostic Clinic Extension Outreach Education Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.) Pesticide Certification Meetings Initial Pesticide Certification Meeting 4/19/22, 4/21/22 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Meeting 3/28/22 Pesticide Applicator Report Spring 2022, Fall 2022 issues IPM and Pesticide Basics Establish online platform, consult with Master Gardener, outline course Pesticide Applicator Extension Outreach Education: Webinar pesticide credit administration Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Webinar Series (7 events) Ongoing activities (presentations, website, etc.)
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Each facet of the VT EIP is begun progress on goals toward increasing the adoption of IPM practices in a variety of crops and settings to reduce the amount of pesticides used and lower costs while protecting the environment and human health. 88% of Agronomy Field Day participants have increased knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM practices to minimize yield and quality impact. Orchards and vineyards have been identified for developing the scouting and evaluation in 2022. Up to 78% of Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM participants have learned new techniques they intend to use this year and increased knowledge of biological control use. 63% of Master Gardener Helpline clients implemented the IPM strategies recommended and 61% reduced or avoided the use of pesticides, saving $137 per client on pesticide costs. Bee boxes have been installed for Tree Fruit Pollinator Community Assessment in 2022 and the Master Gardener E-Book "Gardening for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Resources for the Home Gardener" was published in September 2021. The Plant Diagnostic Clinic moderated session at the NE Vegetable and Fruit Conference Small Fruit sessions reached 7,688 acres in New England where 43% learned new pest management practices that will increase profits. The Pesticide Applicator Report aids 92% of Vermont pesticide applicators to apply and use pesticides more safely and adopt IPM practices. "Good reminders of certain PPE considerations that applicators can become lax over time about." Online training prepares pesticide applicators to take certification exams and to apply and use pesticides more safely & adopt at least one new IPM practices. Please see the following accomplishments for more details. Agronomy Field Days & Winter Conferences Fall Field Day 88% increase knowledge of prevalent pests, IPM practices to minimize yield/quality impact Greenhouse/High Tunnel/Nursery Tri-State IPM 88% average rating overall program, 90% average rating usefulness 78% learned new techniques they intend to use this year (testing quality of biocontrol agents, use of dips for incoming plug trays, use/rearing of rove beetles and other soil-dwelling biocontrol agents, and new information on pesticides/modes of action) 63% increased knowledge of biological control use, biological control agent quality assessment, root disease id 42% increased knowledge of disease monitoring 38% increased knowledge of chemical pesticide use/integration Master Gardener Helpline 72% received information on IPM strategies to address their questions 63% implemented the IPM strategies recommended 61% reduced or avoided the use of pesticides $137 average individual saving in pesticide costs Plant Diagnostic Clinic Extension Outreach Education NE Vegetable and Fruit Conference-Online Small Fruit sessions (Berry Crops II) 43% learned new pest management practices 28% will increase profits 7,688 acres represented in New England Pesticide Applicator Report 227 recertification credits issued 92% apply and use pesticides more safely 56% adopt at least one new IPM practice "Good reminders of certain PPE considerations that applicators can become lax over time about." "We're paying more attention to timing of treatment." "The PAR is the only way I get exposure to the current information regarding pesticide use in VT." Pesticide Applicator Extension Outreach Education On-demand online training 100% moderately/very prepared to take the exam 94% moderately/very likely to apply and use pesticides more safely & adopt at least one new IPM practice 1 recertification credit issued
Publications
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Websites
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Published
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2021
Citation:
Bradshaw, T. & S. Kingsley-Richards. 2021. Commercial Horticulture: Tree Fruit. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/horticulture/tree-fruit
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Published
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2021
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Bradshaw, T. & S. Kingsley-Richards. 2021. Commercial Horticulture: Grapes. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/horticulture/grapes
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Websites
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Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Darby, H. 2021. Northwest Crops and Soils Program. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/nwcrops
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Published
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2021
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Darby, H. 2021. Champlain Valley Crop, Soil and Pasture Team. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/cvcrops
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Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Awaiting Publication
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Foster, J., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and Bradshaw, T. Summer Applications of NAA and Ethephon Show Little Effect on Return Bloom, Yield, Tree Growth, and Juice Quality of Cider Apple Cultivars. Acta Horticulturae.
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Websites
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Published
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2021
Citation:
Hazelrigg, A. 2021. Plant Diagnostic Clinic. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/pdc
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Websites
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Published
Year Published:
2021
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Hazelrigg, A. 2021. UVM Extension Master Gardener. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/mastergardener
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Websites
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Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Hazelrigg, A. & S. Kingsley-Richards. 2021. Pesticide Safety Education Program. https://www.uvm.edu/extension/psep
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Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
Skinner, M. & C. Frank Sullivan. 2022. Plant Mediated Systems in High Tunnels. Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Proceedings.
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Websites
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Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Sullivan, C.E.F. and Skinner, M. 2021. Greenhouse IPM:
https://www.uvm.edu/~entlab/Greenhouse%20IPM/UVMGreenhouseIPM.html
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Published
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2021
Citation:
Sullivan, C.E.F. and Skinner, M. 2021. High Tunnel IPM:
https://www.uvm.edu/~entlab/High%20Tunnel%20IPM/HighTunnelIPM.html
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Websites
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Published
Year Published:
2021
Citation:
Sullivan, C.E.F. and Skinner, M. 2021. Landscape IPM:
https://www.uvm.edu/%7Eentlab/Landscape%20IPM/LandscapeIPM.html
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