MARK YOUR CALENDARS ...
THE BUZZ ...
Diverse bee communities best for apple orchards
Apple orchards with diverse bee species found to yield more, high-quality fruit
PEELING BACK THE DATA ...
NYS apple industry has larger economic impact
Apple industry in New York State is 21 percent larger than traditional models suggest
PEACHES ...
Peaches in west central Mich. are in good condition
Spans of subzero temperatures in January have not significantly impacted peach growers
WINTER PRUNING ...
Apple Tree Pruning Workshop, February 21st
Experience hands-on fruit tree pruning at Apple Acres, in LaFayette
APPLE CARE ...
Reviving wild apple trees March 16
Learn how to revive and manage wild apple trees March 16th at Colebrook Farm
PRUNING WORKSHOP ...
Piscataquis Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Workshop is scheduled for Sat., March 2nd, with a snow date on Sun., March 3rd
REFERENDUM ...
Tree fruit producers to vote on program
Referendum conducted by MDARD February 11-22, 2019
SPRING ROOT PRUNING ...
Enhance productivity of established Bartlett pear
Research funds from Gerber/Nestle provide new information on management practices
COMMUNITY ...