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April 14, 2021

Ask the Expert Series Orchard Edition

Ask the Expert Series Orchard Edition

Please Join us for an Interactive Discussion on Tree Fruit Insect Pests

April 21: 9AM-10AM

Zoom Link: https://go.rutgers.edu/eu5ps890

Meeting ID: 970 1440 2692

Password: 989229

Join by Phone: +1 646 558 8656

 

Expert Panelists
Anne Nielsen Ph.D. Associate Extension Specialist in Entomology,
Rutgers University
and
Arthur Agnello Ph.D. Professor, Cornell University
will be discussing tree fruit pests, and the latest management options

 

Remember this is intended to be an INTERACTIVE discussion.

 

Prior to Wednesday April 21, Please E-mail ALL of your Tree Fruit Insect Questions to:
Megan Muehlbauer muehlbauer@njaes.rutgers.eduOr
Hemant Gohil gohil@njaes.rutgers.edu

Prepare to have a lively interactive discussion between the experts and your fellow New Jersey tree fruit growers!

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Fruit, Tree Fruit
April 12, 2021

Tree Fruit IPM Report for April 12, 2021

Tree Fruit Phenology:

Tree Fruit Phenology remains about normal. In southern counties all peach orchards are at full bloom to petal fall. Redhaven was at approximately full bloom on 4/12. Plums are at petal fall and pears are at full bloom. Red Delicious is at pink with just a few blossoms beginning to open. Sweet cherries are at early to full bloom and tart cherries are nearing bloom. [Read more…]

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April 9, 2021

Improving Your Early Season Peach Brown Rot Control Program – An Update

Have you ever felt that you did everything right at controlling brown rot during the preharvest period, but still got a significant amount of brown rot at harvest? Your preharvest fungicide applications were at tight intervals during the roughly 21-day fruit ripening period. Rains occurred but you were protected. Even when you looked back at the bloom period you saw no obvious gaps in coverage. Yet, the brown rot appeared at harvest. If this is you, read on. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tree Fruit
April 6, 2021

Preparing Orchards Against the Frost – Low Tech Strategies

Frost is common in the north-eastern US, however, frost events during bloom, specifically in orchard crops can be economically devastating. Often the cause is a few hours of temperatures below the injury threshold temperature for the developing buds as cooler nights result in the rapid loss of thermal energy. Fortunately, there are several passive methods or low-tech strategies, that can help maintain a slightly higher orchard floor temperature, has the potential to prevent substantial crop loss. [Read more…]

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April 5, 2021

Evaluate Your Wine Grape Planting Material Before Planting

Spring is the best time to plant new grapevines in New Jersey.  You may be receiving ordered grapevines in the coming days or weeks. 1You must ensure that your planting material is healthy enough to avoid problems after planting. While it is a good idea to plant grapevines as soon as they arrive, inspecting the physical attributes of your ordered vines before planting may save you some troubles later. Nurseries send planting material on pre-determined dates hence; you should have enough time for a detailed inspection. [Read more…]

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April 1, 2021

Recordings of Webinars – Ask the Expert Series Orchard Edition

Please use the below links to view or listen to the recordings from the first two sessions of Ask the Expert – Orchard Edition.

March 19
Tree Fruit Growers Meeting – I: https://go.rutgers.edu/n7v5agck

  • Peach Rootstock Performance in Recent Trial
    Dr. James Schupp, Professor of Pomology, Penn State Uni.
    Tactics for Improved Weed Management in Orchards
    Dr. Thierry Besancon, Extension Specialist, Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES

March 24
Tree Fruit Growers Meeting – II: https://go.rutgers.edu/wu2zgt6y

  • 2021 Tree Fruit Diseases to Prepare for.
    Dr. Norman Lallancette, Extension Specialist, Tree Fruit Pathology, Rutgers NJAES
    Dr. Kari Peters, Tree Fruit Pathologist, Penn State Uni.
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