Apples
Spring is here, New York state apple trees announce
New Yorkers, it’s now official: winter is over and spring has arrived, announced by the arrival of apple blossoms across the state.Ushered in by recent warm temperatures, apple trees will be full bloom across the... more »
Penn State: Fire blight alert this week
All predictive models indicate a high risk for fire blight infection this week due to the high temperature, humidity, and chance of rain showers in the forecast. Growers should begin protecting blossoms with streptomycin on... more »
Pennsylvania growers: Install pheromone dispensers this week
From the insect perspective, the weather pattern of the 2015 season looks very similar to weather observed during the 2014 season. The 2015 season biofix for the Oriental fruit moth (OMF) was established on April... more »
Joe Klein: Michigan Fruit Man of the Year
Joe Klein is a lucky man. “I feel so blessed that I live where I live, that I do what I do and that I know the people and work with the people in this... more »
Spreadsheet tool allows growers to evaluate chemical thinning applications
Chemical thinning is a critical annual apple orchard practice, and the most stressful and difficult practice to implement. Over time, new approaches to cropload management have been developed, and they have been receiving a lot... more »
USDA approves record-breaking purchase of apples
The U.S. Apple Association’s (USApple) request for a bonus buy of fresh apples and processed products has been approved by USDA. The purchase includes 34.9 million pounds of fresh apples and 16.1 million pounds of... more »
Penn State: Spring management recommendations for pests
This year, the forecasted accumulation of degree days base 43° F for April 28, 2015, is even lower than the corresponding number for 2014. As the colder weather influences the general development of insect pests,... more »
Penn State: Tree fruit diseases to manage during May
May is the battleground month for disease management: growers need to be on alert for apple scab, fire blight, powdery mildew, rust, cherry leaf spot, brown rot and bacterial spot infection conditions. Here is what... more »
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