Fruits
A renewed interest in root pruning
Recent weather conditions are promoting bud break and bloom in stone and pome fruit. The bloom is concentrated and pressing everyone’s schedules with multiple activities simultaneously. Michigan State University Extension has a project in tart... more »
Applying Apogee to apples in 2015
Apogee has two major uses on apples, and they are to reduce vegetative growth and to suppress fire blight. This year, with very dangerous weather conditions during the bloom period, a high risk of fire... more »
New iPhone app provides strawberry pest, disease information
Surendra Dara, a University of California Cooperative Extension educator, recently developed a new iPhone app for information on pests and diseases in strawberries.According to the university, The IPMinfo app was developed in an effort to... more »
UGA expert: Georgia peach crop looks typical this season
The late-March cold spell caused some Georgia peach growers to lose a portion of their crop, but consumers should see a typical selection of fruit when the first Georgia-grown varieties ripen this month, said University... more »
Top 10 things to do now for optimal blueberry pollination
The recent, warm weather and predicted scorching May conditions (86 degrees predicted in Grand Junction, Michigan on Thursday, May 7) predict a super-fast start to bloom this year. It is time again to review blueberry... more »
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 »
UGA working to avoid blueberry damage during harvest
Forget about Georgia peaches. It’s time to talk about Georgia blueberries, which are now the state’s No. 1 fruit crop.With a growing crop comes growing demand. How can farmers cut their losses? Avoid damage during... more »
Small Fruit Report: Central Michigan
Small fruit crops in West Central Michigan are developing rapidly after a long period of low temperatures that maintained the crop dormant for at least two more weeks than the previous year.Current temperatures are back... 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 »
Precise Manufacturing loans hedger to MSU research center
Precise Manufacturing of Casnovia, Michigan, recently loaned a one-sided Bear Back hedger to Michigan State University's (MSU) Clarksville Research Center, to be used for research and demonstration purposes, said Phil Schwallier, an MSU Extension educator.The... more »
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