Greg Loeb, Department of Entomology Cornell AgriTech, Cornell University New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva NY 14456 As of this writing (May 22, 2024), degree day accumulations since Jan 1 are somewhat advanced compared to the last few years. Related, there was significant freeze damage to tender shoots on Long Island and Lake Read More…
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Promalin: What to do when freeze events occur from tight cluster to pink
Promalin: What to do when freeze events occur from tight cluster to pink Jim Wargo, Valent USA Apples at tight cluster to early pink are more tolerant to cold temperatures than fully open flowers. Nonetheless, if the temperatures do get cold enough (27/28F), injury to flower reproductive parts can occur. I often get asked this Read More…
USDA Disaster Designation for New York Will Assist Farms Impacted by May Freeze 8/22 UPDATE for Farm Wineries
This article was republished from Morning Ag Clips: https://www.morningagclips.com/usda-disaster-designation-for-new-york-will-assist-farms-impacted-by-may-freeze/ ALBANY — State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced that 31 counties across New York State have been designated as a primary natural disaster area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) following the late May frost/freeze event. These designations mean that impacted farmers in Read More…