IMPORTANT NEWS

EPA Grants Section 18 Approvals for the use of Bifenthrin on
Apple, Peach, and Nectarine
for Control of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Through October 15, 2021.
Producers are required to have this document for the use of bifenthrin on apples, peaches and nectarines .
Growers should print this document and keep with the pesticide records.

Frequent Questions about the Chlorpyrifos 2021 Final Rule

Chlorpyrifos has been a pesticide that has been utilized in the fruit industry for a number of years. EPA has reviewed the product, its uses and determined that the “registered uses of Chlorpyrifos result in exposures exceeding the safe levels of exposure, and thus have the potential to result in adverse effects.”

It is important for each producer to take time to review the Final Rule, and provide feedback where each applicable.
One needs to know how to handle existing stock on hand, and if any uses will be allowed.

Review the EPA website on this topic by using the link below.

https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/frequent-questions-about-chlorpyrifos-2021-final-rule

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EVENTS

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2022 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention

February 1-3, 2022

The agenda is ready for your review.

Go to the Events tab to review the schedule.

North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference.

February 21-24, 2022:

This conference will be held in Gaithersburg Maryland with many important educational programs throughout the conference and a full day tour on Tuesday February 22, 2022.

More details will be coming in the months ahead.

2021 - 2022

MSHS Executive Board Officers

John Fendrick, President

Brad Miller, 1St VP

Hallie Butler Van-Horn, 2nd Vice President

Bob Black, Treasurer

Haley Sater, Secretary

Board members are

Paul Jackson

Steve Milburn

Jake Moore

Steve Blades

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

The membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st. Membership dues are collected during the registration process for the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention. For those seeking membership after the convention click here... for more information.

TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

Tree Assistance Program (TAP) is to provide financial assistance to qualifying orchardists to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines that were damaged by natural disasters. To learn more about this program and eligibility, click here for more info >>