I am leaving for a research conference for the next week, so I am getting out a preemptive notice of things to watch for while I am away. So, while I am discussing disease management, remember to check NEWA to … Continue reading →

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 suggests that we may be seeing the first signs of green tissue … Continue reading →

I am writing a somewhat rare joint apple-grape bulletin today to start off the 2023 season. This year marks my 29th season growing apples in New England, and 18th (I think) growing grapes. That’s a long time to be at … Continue reading →

DEC Credits Available   Virtual Stone Fruit Webinar March 16, 2023 Location: virtual via Zoom Date: Thursday March 16, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Cost: Free Register Here CCE LOFP and CCE ENYCHP are cohosting a virtual stone fruit … Continue reading →

Good morning: After finally getting my old server password liberated, I am happy to post the pdfs of the slides from the 127th Vermont Apple Growers’ meeting (a shorter title seems okay here). Agenda Talks: News from UVM Fruit Team … Continue reading →

Feb. 21, 12:00 – 1:00: Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly It is just a matter of time before spotted lanternfly makes its way to Vermont. Brian Walsh, Penn State Extension, will describe how this invasive leafhopper has impacted municipalities in the northeast … Continue reading →

Good morning, It’s been too long since we have gotten together as friends and as an industry to catch up and share knowledge to ensure the sustainability of Vermont apples. The 127th annual VTFGA conference is less than three weeks … Continue reading →

Please share freely with your networks. University of Vermont Fruit Team Orchard Productivity and Costs of Production Survey University of Vermont Plant and Soil Science M.S. student Joseph Leahy is conducting a survey designed to collect important information on apple … Continue reading →

The 2023 Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association and UVM Fruit Program Annual Meeting will be Live and In-Person on February, 17, 2023 in Middlebury, VT. Registration is live at this link: https://2023-vermont-tree-fruit-growers-association.cheddarup.com. Attached is the detailed Meeting Agenda as well … Continue reading →

Passing on this invitation to participate in a listening session with the USDA on crop insurance for apple producers. -TB From: Keene, Tracey – FPAC-RMA, Kansas City, MO Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 11:40 AM Subject: Announcement – RMA Listening … Continue reading →