April 17, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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I’ve received more than one inquiry about what one can do now to help alleviate potential frost damage hat may occur in the next week or two. The specific question has come up about the application of kelp extract pre-bloom … Continue reading
April 17, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Passing this information on from Valent representative Jim Wargo. Keep in mind, the successful use of PGRs to offset frost damage is dependent on many factors, but ultimately hinges on sending a hormonal signal to receptive ovaries at the base … Continue reading
November 20, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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Passing this on from the VT Agency of Agriculture. -TB We have less than one month to collect survey responses to the Agriculture Drought Impact Survey. Please encourage the Vermont agricultural community to complete and submit a response to the … Continue reading
November 20, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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Live Webinar Series on Farm Succession and Transfer starting January 8th Mike Ghia, VT Farm Viability Program What is the future of your farm? If you are like most farmers, you are so busy with the day-to-day business of farming … Continue reading
April 6, 2025
by Terence Bradshaw
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I think burying my call for folks interested in receiving traps for orchard monitoring at the bottom of my first email last week left it unseen, so I’m resending on its own. Scouting season is almost here in Vermont orchards. … Continue reading
November 6, 2018
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By Terence Bradshaw Passing along the word from Jake Jacobs, UVM Agricultural Risk Management and Crop Insurance Education Program, on the impending crop insurance deadline for apples: Please pass along a reminder to apple growers that the crop insurance sales … Continue reading
January 2, 2018
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By Terence Bradshaw The 122nd Annual UVM Apple Program and Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association educational meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the American Legion Hall, 49 Wilson Rd, in Middlebury, VT. The meeting focus this … Continue reading
November 6, 2017
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From: Jake Jacobs To: Terence Bradshaw Subject: RE: Crop insurance deadlines? Hi Terry, You are correct – sales closing date for crop insurance for apples and peaches is November 20. I am waiting for reply on an updated Vermont fact … Continue reading
May 27, 2014
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May 27, 2014 I’ve heard reports of possible hail damage from today’s storms, particularly in Addison County (although I would appreciate word from any other affected areas). Mary Conklin from UConn Extension just offered this advice to growers similarly hit … Continue reading