April 10, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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At this time of the year, we should always be keeping an eye on the weather in the week ahead, and the shift toward warmer temperatures this week means that we may be seeing the first signs of green tissue … Continue reading
February 20, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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Registration is now open for pesticide applicator meetings provided by the University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program. Approved credits by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets and may be applied to all New England participants under … Continue reading
January 26, 2024
by Terence Bradshaw
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Just a reminder, the Northeast Extension Fruit Consortium Winter Sessions are in full swing. Details are below: January 24 – "New Options for Chemical Thinning" – Dr. John Cline, University of Guelph January 31 – "Strawberry Breeding and Cultivar Update" … Continue reading
December 14, 2023
by Terence Bradshaw
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The New England Fruit Consortium, made up of Extension partners from throughout the region, is hosting an educational webinar series this winter. Topics include: apple thinning; strawberry cultivars; reflective mulches; Japanese beetle management; public relations for farmers; and advanced apple … Continue reading
May 30, 2022
by Terence Bradshaw
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Vine growth is flushing out rapidly in Vermont vineyards, with many vines at or approaching 5-8” shoot growth. We are entering a critical window of disease management when anthracnose, black rot, Phomopsis, and powdery mildew can all be active. There … Continue reading
August 10, 2021
by Terence Bradshaw
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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, … Continue reading
May 20, 2021
by Terence Bradshaw
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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 … Continue reading
March 29, 2021
by Terence Bradshaw
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Here’s a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday March 30, we will host the final New England Winter Fruit Seminar of the season: NEWA 2.0: Project upgrades for 2021. More information and registration at: https://ag.umass.edu/fruit/events/newa-20-project-upgrades-for-2021. Please plan to register at least 30 … Continue reading
December 1, 2020
by Terence Bradshaw
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As we shift into winter, I’d like to highlight some changes among the UVM Fruit program, and to present a number of opportunities for learning and networking this season. First, our website which has been operating since 2013 was retired … Continue reading
September 9, 2020
by mcontois
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June 22, 2020 Inviting everyone to this webinar on fungicide resistance management. While it’s tailored for grapes, this is just as important for apple growers. No VT pesticide recertification credits are available for this. From: Wine Grape Newsletter On Behalf … Continue reading