University of Vermont Fruit Blog

Category: Tree Fruit

  • Vermont Cider Network Google Group now active

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    In order to facilitate discussion among cidermakers and fruit growers in Vermont and the surrounding region, we have set up the Vermont Cider Network Google Group extend this invitation to join and participate. Membership requires a Google account (free), and you may sign up at: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/vermont-cider-network. After joining, group content may be accessed either via…

  • Crop insurance deadlines for apple growers

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    by Terence Bradshaw Passing this on from Jake Jacobs, UVM Extension Risk Management: Important dates for 2016 crop insurance for apples Last date to sign-up/purchase……. November 20, 2015 Production Report Date……………. January 15, 2016 Acreage Report Date……………….. January 15, 2016 Premium Billing Date……………….. August 15, 2016 Crop insurance for apples protects against: · Adverse weather…

  • Registration Open: New England Vegetable and Fruit Meetings

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    The online registration is now open for the New England Vegetable and Fruit Meetings to be held December 15-17, 2015 in Manchester, NH: http://www.newenglandvfc.org/registration.html There are two Tree Fruit sessions on Tuesday, December 15, one Stone Fruit session on Wednesday, December 16, and two Viticulture sessions on December 17. There is also a Hard Cider…

  • Risk Management Seminar for Growers: Nov 7, 2015 in New Hampshire

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    Please see the attached flyer on an upcoming tree fruit educational meeting in Goffstown, NH on November 7. TB UNH Tree Fruit Meeting Nov 7, 2015.pdf

  • New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference Dec 15-17

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    The program for the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference is available online at: http://www.newenglandvfc.org/. Online registration is not yet active, I’ll send a notice when it is, but growers interested in attending should book a room as soon as possible if planning to spend the night since the main hotel and surrounding ones do…

  • ReTain applications in Vermont orchards

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    by Terence Bradshaw As we see harvest coming right around the corner, the time to apply ReTain for drop control is upon us. Dr. Duane Greene from UMASS presented at the 2015 UVM Apple Program / Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association meeting on the use of ReTain and NAA for drop control, slides from his…

  • NEFCON Research and Demonstration Field Day August 20

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    Another meeting announcement of interest to fruit growers. New England Fruit Consultants conducts applied research and provides outreach/consultancy services to growers throughout New England. Please respond to the phone/email below if interested. -TB New England Fruit Consultants 2015 Research & Demonstration Field Day New England Fruit Consultants in collaboration with Apex Orchards will present the…

  • Foliar analysis and final IPM activities before harvest

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    by Terence Bradshaw As the calendar flips to August, it’s time to wrap up field activities in preparation for harvest in Vermont orchards. 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…

  • Nectria twig blight and summer insect pests.

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    by Terence Bradshaw We’re in a bit of a quiet window for pest management in Vermont orchards. Apple scab primary ascospore release is done, and if you have no scab in the orchard, you’re done for the year managing that disease. For anyone with a scab issue, maintaining fungicide coverage every 10-14 days or after…

  • June 30 Orchard Tour Agenda

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    by Terence Bradshaw Please see the attached itinerary for the June 30 Champlain Valley Orchard Tour. Cornell Entomologist Peter Jentsch will be with us on the tour to discuss summer insect pest management. We will begin at 9:30 AM at Hick’s Orchard in Granville, NY, then travel north to Champlain and Sentinel Pine Orchards in…