Author: Terence Bradshaw
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Working Lands Grants & Public Meetings for Ag Community
Passing this on from the VT Agency of Agriculture,, Food, and Markets. I know the timing is tough for apple and grape growers, but it may be good to have a seat at the table. Public Input Meetings for Agriculture There are upcoming opportunities on 9/13 and 9/14 to make your voice heard on issues…
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Veraison in Vermont vineyards: birds, petiole testing, disease, harvest planning
Grapes are at or near veraison in Vermont vineyards, which signals the start of fruit ripening. At the UVM vineyard, have observed Marquette at veraison as of at least August 4, Petite Pearl and Itasca are changing color about now, and Verona is just around the corner. This is an important time of year for…
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Late summer, and harvest date window for apples
In the time since I last reached out, some orchards have been deluged with rain, others haver received welcome and needed moisture. As we approach harvest (I picked my first, just under-ripe Williams Pride apple today), it’s important to get our ducks in a row. Spraying should be wrapping up soon. I hope growers have…
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Survey: Grape Growers in New England and New York
Here’s a gentle nudge, we’re hoping to get the best response possible from the industry. I know things are busy, but stakeholder data from surveys like this is exactly what we need to help develop programs to support our grape and wine industry. Please consider spending a few minutes to add your data to the…
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Survey: Grape Growers in New England and New York
I know things are busy, but stakeholder data from surveys like this is exactly what we need to help develop programs to support our grape and wine industry. Please consider spending a few minutes to add your data to the set. It will take less time than it does to drink a glass of wine.…
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VT Apple IPM: Foliar nutrient analysis, apple maggot, summer diseases
Foliar nutrient analysis – It is the time in the growing season to collect leaf samples for analysis. Samples are usually collected between July 15 – Aug. 15. The UVM Agriculture and Environmental Testing Lab can provide analysis, but at this time their output does not generate fertility recommendations. The following are potential options of…
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VT Grape IPM: Shoot positioning, disease management
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 disease for a couple more weeks. More importantly, ‘the mildews’ (downy and powdery) are a…
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VT Apple IPM – Hang your apple maggot traps any time now
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. If you find no scab in a thorough evaluation of the orchard, that disease is…
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VT Produce Program Seeks Your Input
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 safety program). Please complete this survey to share your opinions about the program and how…
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VT Apple IPM – More codling moth materials
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, Rimon)?” It’s helpful to have someone read your words back to you. The materials I…