August 31, 2015
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by Terence Bradshaw Grape maturity We have begun weekly preharvest sampling of the winegrapes at the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center. Right now, grapes are about a week ahead of last year’s ripeness schedule, and with warm/hot, dry weather … Continue reading
August 20, 2015
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This field day may be helpful for growers interested in learning about and seeing tile drainage installation in action. Please RSVP directly to Aaron. From Aaron D. Gabriel, Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program: We are planning to have … Continue reading
August 13, 2015
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by Terence Bradshaw As we see harvest coming right around the corner, the time to apply ReTain for drop control is upon us. Dr. Duane Greene from UMASS presented at the 2015 UVM Apple Program / Vermont Tree Fruit Growers … Continue reading
August 11, 2015
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August issue of Northern Grapes News. Here’s the direct link: http://northerngrapesproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/NG-News-Vol4-I3-Aug-2015.pdf In this Issue: -Does Production Region Matter? -NGP Team Profile: Mike White. -NGP Team Profile: Paul Read. -I Have Galls in my Vineyard: Should I Call my … Continue reading
August 11, 2015
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Another meeting announcement of interest to fruit growers. New England Fruit Consultants conducts applied research and provides outreach/consultancy services to growers throughout New England. Please respond to the phone/email below if interested. -TB New England Fruit Consultants 2015 Research & … Continue reading
August 10, 2015
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Forwarding this for anyone interested. It looks like a great program. -TB
August 4, 2015
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by Terence Bradshaw As the calendar flips to August, it’s time to wrap up field activities in preparation for harvest in Vermont orchards. Foliar nutrient analysis – It is the time in the growing season to collect leaf samples for … Continue reading