This week we're joined by Dr. Emily Bick, Assistant Professor of entomology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this episode, Monique brings us some brief entomology updates, and then talks with Emily about the insect eavesdropper technology her lab is developing. Kerik gives us his disease forecast for the week, and Anna reports her State of the State phenological and pest updates from around the state.

Segments recorded April 13 (Kerik), April 15 (Monique) and April 16 (Anna), and published April 16.

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Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 4/15

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

Upcoming Pest Events

**Base temperature for OFM 45F

This week we're joined by Savanna Shelnutt, Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Hudson Valley. In this episode, Monique talks with Savanna about climate resiliency programs, Kerik brings us the latest disease forecasts, and Kelsey and Anna bring the State of the State of degree days, phenology and pest updates.

Our regular hosts include Monique Rivera ([email protected]), Assistant Professor of Entomology at Cornell AgriTech; Kerik Cox, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at Cornell AgriTech; Kelsey Tobin, postdoctoral researcher, and Anna Wallis, Fruit IPM Coordinator at NYSIPM.

Segments recorded April 7 (Kerik), April 8 (Monique and Kelsey), and April 9 (Anna), and published April 9.

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Phenology and DDs (43F B.E.) for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-4/8

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Pest/Phenology Events || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

In this episode, we talk about unexpected woolly apple aphid populations springing up in western NY, forecasting apple scab events across the state, and our regular state of the state degree day accumulations and phenology updates. 

Segments recorded March 31 (Kerik), April 1 (Monique and Kelsey), and April 2 (Anna), and published April 2.

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Phenology and DDs (43F) for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-4/1*

BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

We're back with a new look and sound for Season 2 of Scaffolds! If you've been following along, welcome back. And if you're new here, Scaffolds is a a weekly roundup of the timely updates on insect and disease management as well as phenological developments across New York State for apple growers.

We also have a new co-host, Dr. Kelsey Tobin, postdoctoral researcher in the Rivera Lab. Kelsey will take over for Anna Wallis, bringing us phenological, degree day, and pest event updates. Don't fret, Anna will still join us from time to time to share her expertise and news from around the state.

In this episode, we talk about what to expect and how to manage risk after a mild winter and warm temperatures in February and March. Monique talks about scouting and action thresholds for European red mites, and when to apply dormant oils. Kerik shares how to select a biofix, reducing early season inoculum, and the current apple scab forecast. Anna tells us about some exciting statewide scouting initiatives and events this season. Lastly, Kelsey brings us current degree day and phenology around the state.

All segments recorded March 25 and published March 26, 2024.

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McIntosh Phenology and DDs (43F) (avg +/- std)

Phenology and DDs (43F) for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-3/25

This week we are joined by special guest Vaughn Gingerich, CCA; owner and consultant of Lake Ontario Ag Consulting. Our regular hosts include Monique Rivera, assistant professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech; Kerik Cox, associate professor of plant pathology; and Anna Wallis, fruit IPM coordinator.

In our last episode of the 2023 season, Monique and Kerik sit down with Vaughn to review the season's greatest challenges and make recommendations for dealing with them. Anna brings us one last State of the State.

Thanks everyone who followed along this season. As always, we welcome your feedback. Stay tuned - we'll be back in spring 2024 with more episodes!

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BASE 43F Phenology and DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-8/9

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BASE 43F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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BASE 50F DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-8/9*

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BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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*All DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E.

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This week our hosts include Monique Rivera, assistant professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech; Kerik Cox, associate professor of plant pathology; and Anna Wallis, fruit IPM coordinator.

In this episode, Monique talks about optimizing pesticide efficacy via managing pH, water quality, proper mixing, and application rates. Kerik tells us about how to spot and avoid fruit finish disorders including apple scarf. Anna brings us her State of the State on current growing conditions and pests around the state. Recorded July 31 and released August 3, 2023.

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BASE 43F Phenology and DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/31

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BASE 43F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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BASE 50F DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/25*

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BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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*All DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E.

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This week we are joined by special guest Dr. Anne Nielsen, associate professor and extension specialist of fruit entomology at Rutgers University. Our regular hosts include Monique Rivera, assistant professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech, Kerik Cox, associate professor of plant pathology at Cornell AgriTech, and Anna Wallis, fruit IPM coordinator with NYS IPM.

In this episode, Monique interviews Dr. Nielsen about brown marmorated stink bug management techniques. Kerik Cox discusses the causes, symptoms, and management of tree canker. Anna Wallis gives the State of the State update on growing conditions and pest activity across the state. Recorded July 25 and released July 27, 2023.

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BASE 43F Phenology and DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/25

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BASE 43F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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BASE 50F DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/25*

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BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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*All DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E.

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This week we are joined by special guest Dr. Gennaro Fazio, Research Geneticist with USDA ARS in Geneva, NY. Our regular hosts include Monique Rivera, assistant professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech, and Anna Wallis, Fruit IPM Coordinator with NYS IPM.

In this episode, Monique interviews Dr. Fazio about apple rootstocks and how rootstock choices could help with the management of wooly apple aphid. Anna Wallis gives the State of the State update on our continued degree day accumulation and ramp up for the second round of pests. Recorded July 18 and released July 19, 2023.

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BASE 43F Phenology and DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/18

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BASE 43F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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BASE 50F DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/18*

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BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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*All DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E.

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This week we are joined by special guest Liz Malchoff of Empire Drip Supply in Sodus, NY. As usual, our other hosts include Monique Rivera, assistant professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech; Kerik Cox, associate professor of plant pathology; and Anna Wallis, fruit IPM coordinator.

In this episode, Monique talks with Liz about the benefits and logistics of using chemigation systems in apple orchards. Kerik talks about management strategies for apple blotch (formerly Marssonina leaf blotch). Anna brings us her State of the State update on regional degree day accumulation, pest developments, and apple phenology. Recorded July 11 and released July 13, 2023.

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BASE 43F Phenology and DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/11

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BASE 43F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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BASE 50F DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/5*

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BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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*All DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E.

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This week our hosts include Monique Rivera, assistant professor of entomology at Cornell AgriTech; Kerik Cox, associate professor of plant pathology; and Anna Wallis, fruit IPM coordinator.

In this episode, Monique talks about timing sprays for woolly apple aphid, and describes the apple leaf curling midge - an emerging pest in NYS. Kerik describes the biology and identification of apple blotch (formerly Marssonina leaf blotch). Anna brings us her State of the State update on regional degree day accumulation, pest developments, and apple phenology. Recorded July 5 and released July 6, 2023.

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BASE 43F Phenology and DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/5

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BASE 43F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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BASE 50F DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1-7/5*

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BASE 50F Upcoming Pest Events: Average DDs (std)*

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*All DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E.

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