Program 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

7:00-7:30

Registration and coffee

7:30-7:30

Welcome by moderator, Dr. Vera Krischik, UM

7:35-8:15

MDA update: New issues and record keeping, MDA

8:20-8:35

Plague of 2007: Japanese Beetle: Timing insecticides, Vera Krischik, UM

8:40-9:00

Break

9:00-9:25

Greenhouse and landscape: Conventional, IPM, and organic programs: Using the proper product and understanding the label, Vera Krischik, UM

9:30-9:55

How to stay safe from West Nile Virus, Susan Palchick, Hennepin County Public Health Protections

10:00-10:50

Plant disease update, Dimitre Mollov, UM Plant Diagnostic Clinic

10:55-11:30

LUNCH

11:35-11:50

How to properly inject trees, Mark Stennes, S&S trees

11:55-12:20

Diseases of ornamental (Monarda, phlox, honeysuckle, Hosta, and rose) and fungicides, Grace Anderson, UM Plant Diagnostic Clinic

12:25-12:45

Greenhouse/nursery disease and pest update: Emily Tenczar, UM     

12:50-1:40

Seasonal use of herbicides, Bob Mugaas, UM Extension Service