The late Dr. Ron Prokopy at UMASS was instrumental in pulling together the “March Message”, an pre-season update on IPM and other topics for tree fruit growers. Dr. Jaime Pinero, the ‘new’ UMASS Extension Entomologist, has revived this valuable tool, which I have attached here.
Key take-homes:
· Orchard sanitation this spring (especially critical for those who had scab issues last year)
· Disease management (rots, Marssonina)
· Insect management
· Invasive species status
· Plant growth regulators
· Pesticide updates
· Decision support systems
I also want to announce the pending publication of a print version of the New England Tree Fruit Management Guide. This has not been offered in print for several years. The printed guide will be a reformatted version of the material available online at www.netreefruit.org. I’ll post a notice when it is available to order. Copies will be $25 each.
Best,
Terry
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