Several Severe Winters Causing Crown Gall Concerns By Brian Wallheimer|June 15, 2016 Although this past winter may be considered more mild, severe cold the two winters prior in the Midwest […]Read More
Practices To Prevent Honeycrisp Postharvest Disorders Posted by Christina Herrick|September 4, 2015 Honeycrisp can be extremely challenging to grow, harvest, and store. In the latest Penn State University Extension bulletin, […]
Products To Help Prevent Preharvest Drop In Apple Orchards Posted by Christina Herrick|September 1, 2015 In the latest Extension bulletin from Penn State University, James Schupp associate professor of pomology suggests several products […]
Copper Injury And Bacterial Spot Are Easily Confused Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2015 In her latest bulletin for tree fruit growers, Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension says it is easy to […]
Penn State University To Present IPM Scouting Program For Young Growers Posted by Christina Herrick|July 13, 2015 Penn State University Extension will present a networking session for young growers featuring hands-on training on scouting orchards […]
Don’t Neglect Overwintering Fire Blight Cankers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 22, 2015 Canker blight has been seen in Pennsylvania orchards, thanks to ideal weather conditions as of late. Kari Peter […]
Q&A With Penn State’s New Young Grower Alliance Coordinator By Christina Herrick|May 22, 2015 Erin Dugan recently joined Penn State University extension as a specialty crop innovations program manager and Young Grower […]
How To Start A Young Grower Association By Christina Herrick|May 22, 2015 You have recently returned to your family’s business. You have friends and family you can tap for their […]
Green Fruitworm Numbers High In Pennsylvania Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2015 In their latest insect report, David Biddinger and Grzegorz Krawczyk, tree fruit entomologists discuss the timing of pest […]
Apple Scab Alert Posted by Christina Herrick|May 18, 2015 Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension warned growers of possible apple scab and fire blight infections following […]
Conditions Present For High Fire Blight Risk In East Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 “Folks, it’s shaping up to be another doozy of a spring for fire blight and you must heed […]
East, Midwest Braces For Cold Snap Posted by Christina Herrick|April 24, 2015 Growers keep an eye on the thermometer as temperatures dip into the mid to low 20s.
Apple Scab Spores Begin To Emerge In Pennsylvania By Growing Produce Staff|April 14, 2015 Now is a good time to apply copper sprays to protect trees.
An In-Depth Look At Bloom By Tom Kon | James Schupp|March 31, 2015 Do you know what happens after the bees fly away? Here’s an in-depth look at what happens in spring.
Peach Training Systems Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All By Christina Herrick|February 27, 2015 Although pedestrian, ladderless orchards are increasing in California, growers in Pennsylvania are opting for tall V-training systems.
What You Need To Know About Aronia, Goji, And Saskatoon Berries By Christina Herrick|January 2, 2015 Leading researchers and universities offer some advice and basic information about relatively unknown berry plants.
Strategies To Prevent Secondary Pests Following Sprays For Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Posted by Christina Herrick|September 9, 2014 Penn State University researcher offers guidelines and control strategies for minimizing the impacts on mites for the next season.
Summer Management Tips Of Orchard Pests Posted by Christina Herrick|July 29, 2014 Penn State University tree fruit entomologist offers tips to control tufted apple bud moth, obliquebanded leafroller, Oriental fruit moth, codling moth, and brown marmorated stink bug.
Tips To Manage Necrotic Leaf Blotch In Apples; Bacterial Spot In Stone Fruit Posted by Christina Herrick|July 29, 2014 Weather has contributed to physiological disorder, bacterial diseases in Pennsylvania.
Why You Should Summer Prune Peach Trees Posted by Christina Herrick|July 18, 2014 Penn State University researcher delves into the science and motivation to perform this task in warm weather.
