Apples
Penn State: Spray for apple scab now
If not already completed, copper sprays are encouraged for fungal and bacterial disease control. Apple scab primary infection has kicked off this week.Apple scabAs of April 6, we detected the initial release of mature spores... more »
MSU publishes Michigan regional fruit reports
Here are Michigan's regional fruit reports for April 7, courtesy of Michigan State University Extension.West MichiganWeather. A bit similar to 2014, spring is slow to arrive in 2015. Fruit growers tend to be pleased with... more »
Dormant oil can be effective way to control tree fruit pests
Michigan State University Extension educators and growers around the state reported higher than typical San Jose scale numbers on apple fruit in bins in 2013 and somewhat in 2014. Dormant oil is an effective method... more »
Illinois Summer Horticulture Field Day set for June 11
To learn more about growing fruit trees, pumpkins, mums, sweet corn, asparagus, cider making, beekeeping or get the latest information on new varieties, fruit thinning and integrated pest management practices then don’t miss the opportunity... more »
Riveridge Produce promotes, adds new staff
As part of its ongoing expansion plans, Riveridge Produce has added Kari Soldaat to its sales team as an account manager. Soldaat, of Rockford, Michigan, holds a business administration degree with a major in food... more »
Recycle vigorous branches in a tall spindle apple planting
Having ventured into a few tall spindle apple orchards over the last year, I am reminded that I need to remind growers new to these high density systems that a key to canopy development and... more »
Utah, Michigan studying high-density tart cherry options
It’s too early to tell if high-density growing systems are viable for tart cherries, but the earlier production, higher yields, improved fruit quality, more efficient pesticide applications and other advantages they’ve brought to apples and... more »
Drones seen as a method to manage fruit production
Attached to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a thermal camera can record differences in soil heat with the presence of water – one of the major benefits of using visible color imagery in agriculture applications.... more »
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