Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Spotted Lanternfly: Research Updates and Panel Discussion
January 13, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
The spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive sap-feeding pest, continues to pose significant challenges for vineyards as it spreads into new grape-growing regions. Join researchers and extension professionals as they share the latest findings on SLF management, including its impacts on grapevine biology, wine composition, and potential complications with harvest mechanization. Presenters will also explore consumer and stakeholder perceptions of SLF and current control strategies. The session concludes with a moderated Q&A, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with panelists and get practical, research-informed answers to their SLF questions.
WHEN
January 13, 2026
(12:00 PM-1:30 PM ET)
Register By: January 13, 2026
This event is free of charge.
The Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum (EVEF) Webinar Series is a collaborative initiative of the Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team and partnering viticulture and enology extension programs from U.S. land-grant institutions. You will have the opportunity to submit questions prior to the webinar using the link contained in your registration confirmation email.
Who is this for?
Vineyard owners
Winery owners
Vineyard managers
Winemakers
Extension educators
Entomology professionals
What will you learn?
Current research findings on spotted lanternfly impacts and management
Effects of SLF on grapevine biology and wine composition
Potential challenges related to harvest mechanization
Consumer and stakeholder perceptions of SLF and control strategies
Insights from a moderated Q&A with researchers and extension specialists
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Register By
January 13, 2026
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