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
April 9, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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With the warm weather coming in, we expect most Vermont orchards to be at green tip in the next few days if they have not gotten there yet. This is an ideal time to think about beginning your pest management … Continue reading
April 1, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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This is a joint announcement from the UVM Fruit Program and the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association. We typically consider April 1 the ‘start’ of the apple growing season in Vermont, so here we are- trees still dormant, weather cold … Continue reading
January 28, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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The Northeast Fruit Consortium is again hosting our winter webinar series (https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/fruit/news-events/northeast-extension-fruit-consortium) starting February 4. Please register here (https://go.uvm.edu/2026netfcwebinars). There are six webinars planned that cover strawberry IPM, kiwiberry production, apple color and sunburn prevention, pest mating disruption, changes to … Continue reading
December 29, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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Good morning: I hope everyone’s holidays have been good ones and wish you all the best as the calendar prepares to turn over yet again. As winter is the time for meetings and learning opportunities, I wanted to highlight a … Continue reading
August 18, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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It is time to be thinking about applying ReTain to apples in Vermont orchards. This plant growth regulator slow ethylene production, thereby delaying ripening, reducing fruit drop, and allowing the grower (or customer) to harvest firmware, fresher fruit. Ione important … Continue reading
August 7, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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I am passing this guidance on to apple growers regarding the legality of using acetamiprid and other insecticides in orchards when blooming weeds are present. As we are in apple maggot management season now, it is important to use materials … Continue reading
July 31, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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Grapes are at or near veraison in Vermont vineyards, which signals the start of fruit ripening. This is an important time of year for a few activities. First, bird damage can be expected to begin and increase as fruit ripen. … Continue reading
July 31, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
July 15, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is in the process of adopting a rule required by the General Assembly that establishes Best Management Practices for the use of neonicotinoid treated article seeds and neonicotinoid pesticides. The Draft rule … Continue reading