Author: Terence Bradshaw
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VT Grape IPM – Peak disease management
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, including black rot, Phomopsis, powdery and downy mildew, and anthracnose. Vines should be protected with…
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VT Apple IPM – ‘Cover’ spray time
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 moth spray on for many orchards. CM is best managed by using the NEWA degree-day…
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VT Grape IPM: Things are taking off
Vine growth is really ramping up in Vermont vineyards, which means that the next two months are critical to set the stage for a quality vintage for 2021. I often say that, once established, grapes are weeds, and I’ll stick to that assertion. However, there’s a difference between a plant that can grow profusely and…
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Honeycrisp Virtual Meetups
Virtual Honeycrisp Meetup – A three-part series of conversations about Honeycrisp Researchers, extension specialists and grower panelists; New York grower Rod Farrow; Michigan grower Chris Kropf and Washington grower Bruce Allen Join us and bring your experience and questions! Register to each date in the links below. JUNE 3rd CROP LOAD MANAGEMENT Register JUNE 17TH…
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VT Apple IPM: Petal fall thinning meeting TODAY, 1PM
I want to get this one out quick: (Cornell) Champlain Valley Virtual 10-12mm Thinning Meeting Today at 1PM The Champlain Valley 10-12mm meeting will be held today from 1-2PM. At this meeting, Dr. Terence Robinson will discuss his thinning recommendations for the 10-12mm timing. To join, simply click on the link at 1PM. Join Zoom…
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VT Apple IPM: Thinning, fire blight, scab
May 20, 2021 It’s looking pretty hot out there in more ways than one. Many orchards are at or near petal fall, but those with bloom should be keeping the streptomycin sprays on, with all this heat we’re having. Fire blight remains a concern statewide, and I would expect some infection in any orchard that…
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Announcing June 8 Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum “Town Hall: Questions from the Field and Cellar”
Sharing this from our colleagues across the lake. This looks like a great opportunity for learning. -TB In collaboration with viticulture and enology extension programs at: Ohio State University, University of Maryland, Rutgers University, North Carolina State University, University of Tennessee, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Iowa State University, Purdue University, University of Minnesota, Michigan State…
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VT Grape IPM: Early season disease and vine management
As she had last year, Dr. Katie Gold, plant pathologist at Cornell, has posted a summary of grape disease issues and recommendations. Here it is as a web page and as a PDF. Growth in the UVM vineyard ranges from bud burst to 2-3 shoots emerged; a few shoots are nearing three inches in length.…
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VT Apple IPM: Petal fall thinning meeting, fire blight clarification
From our colleagues across the lake at Cornell University. This should be a very informative meeting. -TB The virtual Champlain Valley Petal Fall Thinning Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 18, from 4-5pm. At this meeting we will hear from Dr. Robinson on his thoughts for thinning at the petal fall timing. To join,…
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VT Apple IPM: Yup, fire blight risk is on the rise this week
As I mentioned yesterday, fire blight risk is on the rise in all orchards in Vermont. Too long / didn’t read synopsis: if you have open blooms (and you likely do), check NEWA and be ready with a streptomycin application this week. With increasing warmth, the population of bacteria that causes fire blight is rapidly…