2019 Elba Muck Onion Twilight Meeting

August 20, 2019


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) 

For more information, contact Christy Hoepting.