IPM

Ag Group Herbicide Strategy Comments
Letter to EPA regarding:
RE: Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered
and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional
Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365)
Spotted Lantern Fly found in New York State
Kate Robinson, Administrative Assistant
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program
The invasive species Spotted Lantern Fly has made its way to New York. Please read the following press release. We need your help to keep an eye out for these problematic pests.
Insecticides for use in New York and Pennsylvania Vineyards (Table)
Edith Byrne, Association Program Educator I
Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

Coming up with the best timing of the various types of insecticides has always been a good topic of discussion. Andy Muza and Tim Weigle have put together a Table: Insecticides for use in New York and Pennsylvania Vineyards (based on one developed by Rufus Isaacs at Michigan State University).
Upcoming Events
LERGP Pesticide Calibration Service
April 1, 2025
April 30 - May 1, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025
June 30, 2025
Pesticide Calibration service to growers on a first come first serve basis.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

May 7, 2025
Forestville, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
LERGP Coffee Pot Meeting

May 14, 2025
Ripley, NY
Come join us for timely and pertinent vineyard discussion, coffee, donuts and camaraderie.
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May 28th Coffee Pot meeting reschedule to May 27
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