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
April 16, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Warm weather has substantially advanced bud stages on apples this week. In most of the production regions of the state, orchards are rapidly advancing through green tip and approaching or are at half-inch green. If you have any more than … Continue reading
April 14, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Introduction to FieldWatch Registries & DriftWatch Webinar April 21, 2026 noon-1pm Virtual via Zoom Review of a new platform to strengthen communication, promote cooperation, and connect crop producers, beekeepers, and pesticide applicators. Registration is FREE! Please pre-register at: https://go.uvm.edu/fieldwatch26 This … Continue reading
April 9, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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With the warm weather coming in, we expect most Vermont orchards to be at green tip in the next few days if they have not gotten there yet. This is an ideal time to think about beginning your pest management … Continue reading
April 1, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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This is a joint announcement from the UVM Fruit Program and the Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association. We typically consider April 1 the ‘start’ of the apple growing season in Vermont, so here we are- trees still dormant, weather cold … Continue reading
March 21, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Julie Callahan from the UVM Vegetable and Berry Team reached out to offer this opportunity to advertise your farms on their website. -TB VVBGA Pick Your Own website- Please create or update your listing! Last year, 723 people visited the … Continue reading
February 23, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Passing on this webinar to anyone interested. These are great webinars that many may find useful. -TB Link: https://extension.psu.edu/advancements-in-grapevine-nutrition Description: Advancements in Grapevine Nutrition This session brings together four members of the USDA/SCRI Hi-Res Vineyard Nutrition Project to share concise … Continue reading
February 21, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Thanks, everyone, who made it out to the 130th annual VTFGA / UVM Fruit Meeting yesterday in Middlebury, VT. We just avoided the snow until the end, and I’m sure at least a few including myself had dicey drives home. … Continue reading
January 28, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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The Northeast Fruit Consortium is again hosting our winter webinar series (https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/fruit/news-events/northeast-extension-fruit-consortium) starting February 4. Please register here (https://go.uvm.edu/2026netfcwebinars). There are six webinars planned that cover strawberry IPM, kiwiberry production, apple color and sunburn prevention, pest mating disruption, changes to … Continue reading