Join us in January with Semios Entomologist, Jordan Hazell and WSU Research Specialists to cover these important topics:
Enabling More Efficient Breeding for Resistance to Fire Blight in Apples (Yakima)
Presenter: Sarah Kostick, PhD Student (advised by Dr. Kate Evans) in horticulture with an emphasis in plant breeding at WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center)
Managing Fire Blight - Basics to Remember and New Research (Wenatchee)
Presenter: Tianna DuPont, Tree Fruit Extension Specialist with a focus on Fire Blight, Replant Disease, Integrated Pest Management, and Soil Health
Apple Leafcurling Midge: Biology, Pest Status, and Current Management Strategies (Yakima & Wenatchee)
Presenter: James Hepler, PhD candidate in Entomology with research in landscape ecology, management, and biological control of the invasive brown marmorated stink bug in the arid Pacific Northwest
Understanding Fungicides & Risk of Resistance Development While Managing Powdery Mildew Disease (Yakima & Wenatchee)
Presenter: Prashant Swamy, molecular plant pathologist
Rethinking Conventional Codling Moth Models
Presenter: Jordan Hazell, Semios Research Manager & Entomologist
Regional Oriental Fruit Moth Update
Presenter: Jordan Hazell, Semios Research Manager & Entomologist
DATES, TIME, LOCATION
Yakima: Thur. Jan. 16, 2020 | 7:30am - 2pm
Cascade Garden, Yakima
5704 W Washington Ave, Yakima, WA
Wenatchee: Fri. Jan. 17, 2020 | 7:30am - 2pm
Chateau Faire Le Pont Winery, Wenatchee
1 Vineyard Way, Wenatchee, WA
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laura Ehman
E: lehman@semios.com
T: (509) 860-0028
NO FEE TO REGISTER, LUNCH IS PROVIDED.