University of Vermont Fruit Blog

Category: Tree Fruit

  • Trac Spray Records Software

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    At the recent 2016 UVM Apple Program/VT Tree Fruit Growers Association annual meeting I referenced TracApple software which I have used for over 10 years to record pesticide applications for apple and grape plantings at UVM. I highly recommend the software, developed and marketed by Cornell IPM professionals, which can be found at: http://store.ctl.cornell.edu/collections/all. -Terry

  • Second call: 2015-2016 Cider Apple Production Survey

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    We are collecting acreage and production information on apple cultivars grown specifically for hard cider production in Vermont and surrounding areas in order to best assess capacity for meeting cidery needs and to guide further research. All information is anonymous when entered through the web template at: http://go.uvm.edu/cidersurvey Your participation will greatly assist in our…

  • Hands-on NEWA training sessions March 31 and April 1

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    At this half-day workshop, learn the ins-and-outs of the NEWA system (Network for Environment and Weather Applications). NEWA is an online system that provides hourly and daily weather data, pest forecasting models, and crop production models, to help implement IPM practices on farms across the Northeast. You will learn how to efficiently navigate the NEWA…

  • UVM Apple grafting workshop March 24

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    Terry Bradshaw, UVM Tree Fruit and Viticulture Specialist, and the Apple Team will discuss the importance of grafting fruit trees plus guide you through the hands-on steps of grafting dessert apple cultivars (e.g.‘Liberty’, ‘Honeycrisp’, etc.) on to semi-dwarf rootstocks. No previous experience necessary. Rootstocks, apple cultivars plus grafting supplies will be provided and each participant…

  • RIMpro, A Useful Apple Scab Model for 2016

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    By Terence Bradshaw January 21, 2016 I am forwarding this message on from Cornell Emeritus Plant Pathologist David Rosenberger. There is a relatively new decision support system tool available (for a fee, please see the link for details) that alloo0ws growers to import weather data into an apple scab model that has potentially greater usefulness…

  • Registration and program for 2016 UVM Apple Program & VT Tree Fruit Growers Association 120th Annual Meeting

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    January 14, 2016 by Terence Bradshaw If you are on our physical UVM Apple Grower mailing list, expect to soon receive registration information for the 120th Annual UVM Apple Program and VT Tree Fruit Growers Association Annual Meeting to be held at the American Legion in Middlebury, VT on February 18, 2016. This is typically…

  • 2015-2016 Cider Apple Production Survey

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    We are collecting acreage and production information on apple cultivars grown specifically for hard cider production in Vermont and surrounding areas in order to best assess capacity for meeting cidery needs and to guide further research. All information is anonymous when entered through the web template at: http://go.uvm.edu/cidersurvey Your participation will greatly assist in our…

  • 2015-2016 Cider Apple Production Survey

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    We are collecting acreage and production information on apple cultivars grown specifically for hard cider production in Vermont and surrounding areas in order to best assess capacity for meeting cidery needs and to guide further research. All information is anonymous when entered through the web template at: http://go.uvm.edu/cidersurvey Your participation will greatly assist in our…

  • Warm temperatures and pruning

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    by Terence Bradshaw I’ve had some growers inquire and there has been general chatter lately about the risk of pruning apples and grapes now, given the warm weather we’ve been having. My advice will apply equally to apple and grape growers, with lessening degrees of caution: hold off as long as you can. The danger…

  • Feb 18, 2016: UVM Apple Pgm & VFTGA Ann Mtg

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    by Terence Bradshaw Please save the date for Thursday, February 18 for the 120th Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and UVM Apple Program annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the American Legion in Middlebury, VT. registration details will come early in the New Year. This meeting will include: basics for running an IPM…