FVGAD Fruit Session

Monday, January 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Board Room

Moderator: Lyndsie Mikkelsen, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Agent, University of Delaware

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fruit Pest Update
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Strawberry Disease Update
Dr. Mengjun Hu, Associate Professor, University of Maryland

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Blackberry Pruning and Cultivar Recommendations
Dr. Haley Sater, Agriculture Agent, University of Maryland

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Blueberry Diseases to Watch Out For
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Vegetable and Fruit Specialist, University of Delaware

3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Experiences With Wind Machines for Frost Protection
Hail Bennett, Bennett Orchards, Frankford, Delaware

3:20 p.m.  Adjourn

Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 2.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 3.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits: 0
MD Nutrient Management Credits: 0
Certified Crop Advisor Credits: PM: 1.50 CM: 1.00