May 31, 2015
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May 31, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw After last night’s rains, I would say that every orchard in the region experienced an infection period last night that will likely continue through Tuesday. Because it has been so dry this spring, few … Continue reading
May 28, 2015
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May 28, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw I was a bit absent earlier this week when some of this information may have been relevant, but here’s my take on the situation in Vermont orchards: Apple scab: Although there has been little … Continue reading
May 28, 2015
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May 28, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw Grapes in the Champlain Valley will soon be approaching the ‘immediate prebloom’ stage which is a critical time for management of multiple disease, including black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, phomopsis, and anthracnose. Spray … Continue reading
May 22, 2015
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May 22, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw This is just a quick note to help explain a condition you may be seeing on your orchards this year. Yesterday, while passing through the orchard quickly, I noticed marginal yellowing on many leaves, … Continue reading
May 20, 2015
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The May issue of Northern Grapes News is now available at: http://tinyurl.com/May2015NGPNews In this Issue: -When Species Matters: All Is Not Equal in the World of Wine Tannins. -Impact of Spring Frost Damage on Marquette in Michigan. -NGP Team Profile: … Continue reading
May 19, 2015
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May 19, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw Most orchards in the ‘traditional’ growing regions in Vermont are at or near petal fall, although the cool weather may be extending bloom a bit. This is a critical time for orchard management, so … Continue reading
May 15, 2015
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May 15, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw With all credit to Dan Cooley from UMASS, I am sending along a comment of his for Massachusetts growers that is equally pertinent to Vermont: “Fire Blight update May 15 – it’s not done … Continue reading
May 15, 2015
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May 15, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw I have received several requests for information on organic disease management in Vermont vineyards. I must say from the beginning that organically-certified options for managing some diseases are very limited. For some diseases, primarily … Continue reading
May 13, 2015
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May 13, 2015 by Terence Bradshaw With bud burst in cooler sites and grape shoots ranging from 1-3″ in the Champlain Valley is the time begin thinking about disease management. I’ll put it simply: the next four fungicide applications, combined … Continue reading
May 13, 2015
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Further clarification on the Conservation compliance requirement for receipt of crop insurance subsidies (referenced in my 5/12/2015 message), from Bob Parsons at UVM Extension: “Producers with crop insurance must have Form 1026 on file with their FSA office by 1026 … Continue reading