April 29, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Register here for one or both meetings, Registration Link PLANNING FOR ORCHARD SUCCESS: PEST, POLLINATOR, AND CROP MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING Star Grazer Farm (Liberty Orchard) 2481 West St, Brookfield, VT 05036 Thursday May 7, 4:00 -6:30 and Mad Tom Orchard … Continue reading
April 28, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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With spring here, I recorded and posted a quick video in the UVM vineyard today, which you can see here: 4/28/2026 Vineyard walk. -TB Buds are swelling in Vermont vineyards. At the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center in South … Continue reading
April 28, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Here’s a quick note with rain expected in the next few days. -TB With the dry weather that we’ve been experiencing the last week or so, we have had an extended time without apple scab infection periods. However, there has … Continue reading
April 24, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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As we wrap up what could be a substantially damaging week for Vermont Apple Growers, I am heartened to have heard very little about damage from Monday night’s frost event. (Please report any damage in your orchard here). That doesn’t … Continue reading
April 21, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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I don’t need to tell anyone that it was cold last night—I am seeing 26°, 22°, 20°F from NEWA stations and hearing reports from growers of even colder temperatures down into the teens. That’s not unheard of for mid-April, but … Continue reading
April 21, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Passing on this announcement for a webinar to be held today at 1:00 PM. While we are a bit further behind in Vermont than in many areas of New York, this material will be relevant to all growers in our … Continue reading
April 17, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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I’ve received more than one inquiry about what one can do now to help alleviate potential frost damage hat may occur in the next week or two. The specific question has come up about the application of kelp extract pre-bloom … Continue reading
April 17, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Passing this information on from Valent representative Jim Wargo. Keep in mind, the successful use of PGRs to offset frost damage is dependent on many factors, but ultimately hinges on sending a hormonal signal to receptive ovaries at the base … Continue reading
April 16, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Warm weather has substantially advanced bud stages on apples this week. In most of the production regions of the state, orchards are rapidly advancing through green tip and approaching or are at half-inch green. If you have any more than … Continue reading
April 14, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Introduction to FieldWatch Registries & DriftWatch Webinar April 21, 2026 noon-1pm Virtual via Zoom Review of a new platform to strengthen communication, promote cooperation, and connect crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators. Registration is FREE! Please pre-register at: https://go.uvm.edu/fieldwatch26 This … Continue reading