Extension
How pruning affects cold hardiness of fruit trees
Unlike some flowering landscape trees, peaches, cherries, apples and pears originated in a temperate climate, similar to our own. They are well-adapted to our climate, even in an el NiƱo year. Most fruit trees went... more »
Award-winning NC-140 project raises stock of fruit tree industry
A multi-layered project to improve sustainability in fruit tree production through changes in rootstock use has received recognition from a national organization. Multi-State Research Project NC-140 forged a viable international partnership between universities and the... more »
Cornell seeks fruit specialist
Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an area fruit specialist/Extension associate. The specialist's duties will include providing commercial fruit growers, producers, consultants and industry representatives with the knowledge and educational resources necessary to assess production and... more »