Synopsis: We have seen considerable variability in flowering during bloom and subsequent set. We are now seeing fruit size above 12mm in early and mid-season varieties. Persistent cool temperatures during early bloom provided poor pollination conditions and reduced pollinator activity. … Continue reading
The Brief: The first adult Codling moth (CM) flight occurring on the 12th of May in Highland signals the adult biofix and start of the temperature modeling for the prediction of the larval emergence. Codling moth adult female will begin … Continue reading
In New York State the use of chlorpyrifos (Lorsban-Dow/DuPont) is limited to a single application per season. Two types of applications can be made, either directed to the tree canopy to manage scale, beetles including borers and plum curculio, aphid, … Continue reading
Synopsis: First king bloom on Empire, one of our earliest blooming varieties at the Hudson Valley Research Laboratory orchards (mid-Hudson Valley), occurred April 29th. From April 29th – May 5th, the mean daily temperature was 52.8F, ranging from 48.3F to … Continue reading
More dates through May 10, 2019 Cornell AgriTech 150 Collier Drive, Geneva, NY 14456 Do you want to gain a broad understanding of cider & perry and acquire the main skills & knowledge necessary to make quality products? Then this … Continue reading
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