April 14, 2016
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News You Can Use Itasca – New White Grape from the University of Minnesota April 2016 Itasca grape. Photo: David Hansen The University of Minnesota recently released its fifth cold-hardy wine grape, named ‘Itasca.’ Itasca arose from a 2002 cross … Continue reading
April 11, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw 11 April 2016 If it weren’t for that warm spell, everything would be all right. Orchards around Vermont are largely at the ‘advanced silver tip’ bud stage and have been since the first of April, with tighter … Continue reading
April 1, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw As has been the case in the past several even-numbered years, growers are increasingly concerned about early bud break and potential for cold weather to damage developing apple buds. At the UVM Hort Farm, ‘McIntosh’ buds were … Continue reading