Happy (official) summer. We’re still in peak diseas management mode on Vermont vieyards, but things are starting to shift a bit. Phomopsis management should be done, but black rot is still a concern as fruit won’t develop resistance to that … Continue reading →

Happy summer: Apple scab should be pretty much done by now, but be sure to look carefully to ensure that you haven’t had any slip through, as it was certainly windy during a couple of the infection periods this season. … Continue reading →

Forwarding from Ollie Cultara at VT Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets- TB Dear Vermont produce grower, The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets seeks your input on improving outreach from the Vermont Produce Program (Agency of Agriculture produce … Continue reading →

A good question came up today regarding my recent recommendation on codling moth management: “Saw your note on Codling Moth and was wondering if Assail or Leverage or Belay would work as well as what you listed (Intrepid, Altacor, Belt, … Continue reading →

I apologize for this overdue communication. Some grapes at the UVM Vineyard in South Burlington were starting bloom yesterday, and we are in peak disease management season. I’ll keep this brief: Pretty much every major disease is likely active now, … Continue reading →

Category [tree fruit; IPM] June 8, 2021 Sorry- I’m late on getting anything out, so I’ll cover the high points that are important for managing Vermont orchards in the next few days / week: It’s time to get a codling … Continue reading →