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Seasonal updates on insects, diseases, weeds, maturity dates and cultural practices impacting only tree fruit.
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Mark Longstroth at MSU reminds us that now is the time to start fire blight control measures by pruning out overwintered cankers. Now is also a good time to review the current research and control recommendations for season long management programs.
Remember to check the NEWA site during bloom for infection event predictions.
Disease management programs for peach and nectarine begin every year with control of leaf curl. In this article, we discuss some of the basic biology of leaf curl, as well as the methods used for its control. In a near future article, we’ll explore how the abiotic environment influences leaf curl development, and how climate change may be altering our management strategies. [Read more…]
The EPA has extended the use of azinphosmethyl (AZM) for this year allowing fruit growers to use existing stock. [Read more…]
– Win Cowgill and David Lee
All fruit growers should note that November 20, 2012 Is the Deadline for Fruit Crop Insurance in New Jersey
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Important Dates
Fall is a good time of year to evaluate the past season’s successes and failures and plan strategies for the season ahead.
Give special consideration to determining soil nutrient levels and examining weed problems and infestations. Through proper record keeping, planning, and evaluation, you can better handle some of the effects of the previous growing season. [Read more…]
