Although this past winter may be considered more mild, severe cold the two winters prior in the Midwest […]
Honeycrisp can be extremely challenging to grow, harvest, and store. In the latest Penn State University Extension bulletin, […]
In the latest Extension bulletin from Penn State University, James Schupp associate professor of pomology suggests several products […]
In her latest bulletin for tree fruit growers, Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension says it is easy to […]
Penn State University Extension will present a networking session for young growers featuring hands-on training on scouting orchards […]
Canker blight has been seen in Pennsylvania orchards, thanks to ideal weather conditions as of late. Kari Peter […]
Erin Dugan recently joined Penn State University extension as a specialty crop innovations program manager and Young Grower […]
You have recently returned to your family’s business. You have friends and family you can tap for their […]
In their latest insect report, David Biddinger and Grzegorz Krawczyk, tree fruit entomologists discuss the timing of pest […]
Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension warned growers of possible apple scab and fire blight infections following […]
“Folks, it’s shaping up to be another doozy of a spring for fire blight and you must heed […]
Growers keep an eye on the thermometer as temperatures dip into the mid to low 20s.
Now is a good time to apply copper sprays to protect trees.
Do you know what happens after the bees fly away? Here’s an in-depth look at what happens in spring.
Although pedestrian, ladderless orchards are increasing in California, growers in Pennsylvania are opting for tall V-training systems.
Leading researchers and universities offer some advice and basic information about relatively unknown berry plants.
Penn State University researcher offers guidelines and control strategies for minimizing the impacts on mites for the next season.
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.
Weather has contributed to physiological disorder, bacterial diseases in Pennsylvania.