While it’s important to keep up on the best materials and practices to control pests, the equipment that one uses can be just as important for an effective pest management program. Our speakers will walk growers through the important information they need to know to keep their sprayers running at peak performance, as well as introducing some newer technologies that could be appearing in vineyards in the near future (NY pesticide recertification credits will be available to both in-person and virtual attendees).
If you are planning to attend this session virtually, and wish to receive NY pesticide recertification credits, you must upload a copy of your applicator license prior to the session. (Those attending in-person should show license in-person on the day of the event.)
Lynn Sosnoskie, Assistant Professor of Weed Science , Cornell AgriTech - Cornell University
Lynn Sosnoskie joined Cornell AgriTech in September 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Weed Ecology and Management in Specialty Crops, which includes tree and vine crops in addition to fresh and processing vegetables. Prior to coming to Cornell, Lynn worked as a research scientist at the University of Georgia, the University of California, and Washington State University. In New York, Lynn’s research is multifaceted. One topic of interest is identifying new herbicide active ingredients for use in specialty crops. In partnership with commodity groups, agricultural manufacturers, and the IR-4 Project, Sosnoskie’s lab is screening novel products for potential labeling in grapes and other commodities. Although herbicides are an important component of weed management, they are not a silver bullet; consequently, we must investigate other tools for controlling unwanted vegetation in a sustainable fashion. Sosnoskie’s lab is also exploring novel technology for weed suppression including vision-guided, precision sprayers and electric weeders, which will be the focus of her BEV NY talk.
Jason Deveau, Application Technology Specialist, OMAFRA
Jason studied biology & psychology at Mount Allison University, plant cell physiology at York University and plant cell electrophysiology at the University of Guelph. Based in the Ontario Crops Research Centre (Simcoe) since 2008, he researches and develops practical methods to optimize spray productivity and efficacy and reduce waste. Founder and co-author of “Airblast101 – Your Guide to Effective and Efficient Spraying, 2nd ed.”, he founded and co-administers sprayers101.com.