Learn how NEWA's hyper-localized modeling, paired with HOBO weather stations, helps growers use the optimal pest management and disease countermeasures.  Jon Clements, Extension Fruit Team Leader at UMASS Amherst presents the models and tools that NEWA has developed to help growers with insect pest and plant disease risk assessment, and Matt Sharp of HOBO presents how HOBO stations work with NEWA's tools. How to use NEWA Models for Growing Recommendations In the first portion, Jon will demonstrate how to use NEWA models for recommendations on spray schedules, irrigation and thinning models, including: Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Using the Apple Scab Model for targeted fungicide applications to reduces chemical costs and improve the timing of sprays. Irrigation Optimization: Use data on precipitation and environmental demand to help manage water, particularly for drought monitoring in high-density orchards with smaller root systems. Crop Thinning Decisions: The tool

Meet the Experts at the Sustainable Ag Expo When: November 14 & 15 Where: The Madonna Inn Expo Center, in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to our 14 in-person seminars November 14 & 15, PLUS 10+ hours of online courses (available Oct. 16 through Nov 30).  CE hours applied for: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person, 9.5 hours online (including 2.5 hours Laws & Regs) CCA: 16 hours in-person, 12.5 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 28.5 CCA HOURS! Click HERE to view the full program. GET YOUR TICKETS SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Dr. Katie Gold, Cornell Our new podcast this week happens to feature another awesome speaker and expert that is a part of our online program for the Sustainable Ag Expo this year! Dr. Katie Gold’s Grape Sensing, Pathology, and Extension Lab at Cornell (GrapeSPEC) studies the fundamental and applied science of plant disease and plant-microbe interaction sensing to improve integrat

Enjoy the perfect blend of in-person and online learning at the Sustainable Ag Expo! When: November 14 & 15 Where: The Madonna Inn Expo Center, in beautiful San Luis Obispo, CA With your 2-day pass to the Sustainable Ag Expo, you get access to our 14 in-person seminars November 14 & 15, PLUS 10+ hours of online courses (available Oct. 16 through Nov 30).  CE hours applied for: DPR: 8.5 hours in-person, 9.5 hours online (including 2.5 hours Laws & Regs) CCA: 16 hours in-person, 12.5 hours online THAT'S A TOTAL OF 18 DPR & 28.5 CCA HOURS! Click HERE to view the full program. GET YOUR TICKETS SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: KENT DAANE, UC Davis Kent Daane’s research focuses on the development of ecologically-based insect pest management systems. We have been lucky enough to hear from him at Tailgates and on our podcast (featured in this post)...and now you can meet him at day 2 of the Expo! EXPO SESSION  I  11.15.23  I  2:00-3:00 PM Th