Month: July 2022
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Vermont Apple IPM: Mid-late summer apple insects and diseases
Apple maggot fly captures are increasing in some orchards. At this point, unless you know you have really low or no AMF in your orchard, I would consider applying an effective material when you next apply a fungicide or foliar nutrient. This will allow for activity and eventual wash off prior to harvest. Check the…
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Peru Orchard Weed Management and Soil Health Field Day Weds, July 20
Forwarding on this excellent learning opportunity from our friends across the make in New York. -TB Peru Orchard Weed Management and Soil Health Field Day July 20, 2022 1:00pm – 4:00pm The Don G Orchard Block 333 Route 22B, Peru, NY Join us in Peru on July 20th as we discuss orchard weed and soil…
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Vermont Apple IPM: Midsummer management
This has really been a bit of a goldilocks season, with relatively mild, or dare I say ‘normal’ temperatures, few significant weather calamities, and just enough rain to keep us from complaining too much. That generally means low tree stress, and with the reports I’m hearing from growers and the observations I’ve made around the…