February 15, 2017
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2017 Initial Certification Meeting. This is a simple way to learn the material needed to pass the licensing exam to certify as a pesticide applicator in Vermont. Remember, even organic producers are required to hold a valid license to purchase … Continue reading
February 13, 2017
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2017 Northeastern NY and VT Grape School Register here: https://enych.cce.cornell.edu/event.php?id=632 Come and join Cornell Cooperative Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and the University of Vermont Grape Program, Dept. of Plant and Soil Science for the 2017 Northeastern NY and … Continue reading
January 17, 2017
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Hello: We are conducting an anonymous survey to evaluate past and present Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and other programming in support of apple producers in Vermont and the surrounding region and to guide future research and outreach programming. A comprehensive … Continue reading
August 19, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw Apple harvest is just around the corner with reports of early varieties like Paulared and William’s Pride coming in as ready to pick. The use of plant growth regulators to help with harvest management and improve fruit … Continue reading
July 29, 2016
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CCE Fire Blight Workshop, Tuesday August 2nd, Plattsburgh, NY This Tuesday, August 2nd from 10AM to Noon, we will be holding a Fire Blight Workshop in Plattsburgh, NY. The workshop will be held at the Valcour Brewing Company; this is … Continue reading
July 26, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw Heads-up on a meeting Anna Wallis at Cornell Cooperative Extension is pulling together. I’ll pass word on about location when it’s available. -TB Please save the date for next Tuesday, August 2nd for a Fire Blight Workshop … Continue reading
July 23, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw We are in the quiet time of apple season, when growers and researchers alike can take a little time off. That said, recent heavy rain showers (ok, downpours) have likely removed fungicide residues in orchards several times … Continue reading
July 23, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw Most spraying in Vermont vineyards should be wrapping up as the vines and especially fruit are becoming resistant to most diseases. However, if you have downy and powdery mildew in the vineyard, it would be wise to … Continue reading
July 8, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw July 8, 2016 Grape disease management remains a concern, but as vine and berry susceptibility to black rot and phomopsis wanes, focus should shift toward powdery and downy mildews and botrytis. Revus Top (fungicide resistance class (FRAC) … Continue reading
July 8, 2016
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By Terence Bradshaw As the calendar shifts into summer, things quiet down a bit in the orchard, and this year is no different. Especially with this dry weather we have been seeing, disease concerns are at a minimum. There have … Continue reading