UMass IPM Fruit Loop
Welcome to The UMass IPM Fruit Loop! While Hawkeye does most of the talking, this is a co-creation of weekly contributions from Fruit Team Extension Educators Jon, Elizabeth and Matthew. Extension and Stockbridge School of Agriculture's Dr. Jamie Piñero contributes weekly insect updates and integrated pest management strategies. Stockbridge School of Agriculture's Dr. Daniel Cooley is the team's resident plant pathologist and Dr. Duane Greene gives us the skinny on all things thinning and growth regulated. When we are extra lucky, we get a guest to join us. The possibilities are endless!
Wet weather persists, so do we Healthy Fruit May 6 Vol. 33 No. 5
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find the apple fungicide efficacy table here.
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...Healthy Fruit Vol. 33 No. 4 April 29- Crunch Time
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Here's that EPA decision making flow chart I mentioned in this episode: https://static1.squarespace.com...
Are You Ready? Healthy Fruit Vol. 33 No. 3 April 23, 2025
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran Interlude (Edit) by Stroboton...
Be There or be Square Healthy Fruit Vol. 33 No. 3 4/15/25
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find more information on the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference here. And...
The Race is On Healthy Fruit Vol. 33 No. 1 4/8/25
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find more information on the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference here...
Wild and weedy- Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 20 9/25/24
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find more information on the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference here...
Get the Party Started- Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 19
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find more information on the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference her...
The crabgrass grows, the ragweed thrives- Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 18 8/29/24
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find more information on the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference ...
Ain't no Flies on Me- Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 17 8/14/24
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
You can find more information on the New England Vegetable and Fruit Conferen...
Riders on the Storm Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 15 7/17/24
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran Interlude (Edit) ...
Peach Pickin' Time Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 16 July 31, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
In the audio, however, I did promise to include a couple links fo...
Something's rotten in the state of Massachusetts Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 14 July 3, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran Interlude (Ed...
Between a 🪨 and a hard place Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 13 June, 26 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
In the audio, however, I did promise to include the name of t...
The mites go marching... A Throw Back Episode Healthy Fruit 4/17/24 Vol 32 No. 3
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran Interlude...
Twilights and more- A Throw Back Episode! Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 2 4/10/24
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran Inter...
Spill the water Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 12 June 19, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran Inter...
Burning down the house Vol. 32 No. 6 May 8, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fran I...
A break in the storm Vol. 32 No. 11 June 12, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: San Fr...
What goes around comes around Vol. 32 No. 7 May 16, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener: Sa...
Hot days in the orchard Healthy Fruit Vol 32 No 8 May 22, 2024
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The opener...
Fear no weevil Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 9
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
The op...
On the wings of a moth Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 10
Welcome to the UMass IPM Fruit Loop podcast, your juicy source for all things fruit-related! Hosted by the Fruit Team, this podcast is the perfect complement to our weekly newsletter, Healthy Fruit. Join our team of experts, including horticulturalists, professors, and educators, as we dive into the world of fruit production and management.
I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
Ok, on to music credits.
Th...
A low steady hum- Healthy Fruit Vol. 32 No. 5
Ok, first of all, the audio is a little janky because the fan on my laptop runs kind nonstop these days. I expect to have this resolved for the next recording. Secondly, I'm not going to provide a detailed text description of this episode here because you should have already subscribed to the Healthy Fruit Newsletter this podcast is based off. If you have not, I will post it next week here. Keep in mind, subscribers get the news first.
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The opener: San Fran Interlude (Edit) by St...
Winter Special Edition- Dr. Jason Londo, Rootstock and Scion Cold Hardiness
ON JANUARY 24TH DR JASON LONDO, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SCHOOL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT SCIENCE HORTICULTURE SECTION AT CORNELL AGRITECH PRESENTED AT THE ANNULA MFGA WINTER MEETING.
JASON JOINED THE HORTICULTURE SECTION FACULTY IN JANUARY 2022 AS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF FRUIT CROP PHYSIOLOGY AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION. PREVIOUSLY, HE WAS A RESEARCH GENETICIST WITH THE USDA-ARS GRAPE GENETICS UNIT, LOCATED AT CORNELL AGRITECH IN GENEVA, NEW YORK.
WHEN VISITING US HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS, DR. LONDO SHARED RESULTS FROM HIS LAB’S WORK ASSESSING COLD HARDINESS IN APPLE ROOTSTOCKS AND SCIONS. THIS WORK IS INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING GROWERS ACROSS THE N...
A Bitter Battle- Unpacking the Colletotrichum Complexes Causing Bitter Rot in the Northeast U.S.
The UMass IPM Fruit Loop, led by the apple enthusiast Hawkeye, has returned with a focus on the bitter and intricate world of apple bitter rot. While bitter rot historically occurred sporadically in Massachusetts, it has become increasingly problematic. The pathogens responsible, part of the Colletotrichum complex, have a long history but were only recently identified as causal agents. In the Northeast, particularly in Massachusetts, C. fioriniae is the most commonly identified species causing fruit disease, alongside other pathogens affecting various plants. Understanding the appearance and progression of bitter rot lesions is crucial for accurate diagnosis, especially distinguishing them...
UMass IPM Fruit Loop Volume 30 Episode 1
The first episode of the 2022 season!
Listen in and get ready! We aren't in full swing YET, but you know the storm is coming.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:Hippie Bulle - StonedFunghi(ID213)by CheckieBrown Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 18
2021 wrap up with maturity reports! See you in the New Year!
Go to https://ag.umass.edu/fruit to see the full report on apple maturity through the season
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:Hippie Bulle - StonedFunghi(ID213)by CheckieBrown Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 16 & 17
Throw back Fruit Loop- TWO episodes in one this go 'round. One for mid and one for late August 2021. Brief insects updates and a little the way Jon sees it.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:Hippie Bulle - StonedFunghi(ID213)by CheckieBrown Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 16- All About Retain
It's a retentious episode! That is, In this episode, we cover the who what where how and why of Retain use and its effect on a handful of particular apple varieties including Gala and Honeycrisp.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:Hippie Bulle - StonedFunghi(ID213)by CheckieBrown A...
UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 15
Diseases take a rest while insects steal the spot light and ReTain continues to be of interest. This one's short and sweet... or not sweet, depending upon how you look at things.
UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 14
Wild wet weather increases exotic disease pressure, insects are... well, pretty mellow this week actually and its time to ReTain them peaches. This week's Healthy Fruit is a collaboration between Jon Clements, Dan Cooley and Jaime Piñero with a bonus guest article from Cornell Extension colleagues Dan Donahue and Mike Basedow.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
Strobotone is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.0 Germany License.
Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is li...
It's gettin' hot in here; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 13
It's a pesty episode this week. Still working through a backlog of Healthy Fruit edition and this one is crawling with critters and rot. This episode throws us (gently) back to the first week of July, the 6th in fact, which seems wicked long ago.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:H...
Short, sweet and behind schedule; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 12
Oh, hey there, long time no... erm... listen.
This episode is heavy on the way Jon sees things with a healthy serving of entomology. Tune in and harken back to June 25th or so.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
Strobotone is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.0 Germany License.
Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:Hippie Bulle - StonedFunghi(ID213)by CheckieBrown Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International L...
Borers, not Boring; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 11
This one is a touch on the late side but still chock-full-o juicy larval details. Listen in while we make our weekly run down of all the things you need to know for caring for your (or someone else's) orchard.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
Strobotone is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.0 Germany License.
Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Diseases intro:Hippie Bulle - StonedFunghi(ID213)b...
Burnout, not fade away; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 10
This week's UMass IPM Fruit Loop features Jon Clements, Dan Cooley, Jaime Piñero and myself (Hawkeye) from the fruit team and a guest article from Cornell's Dr. Terrence Robinson. Join us for a spin through the orchard where we cover meeting updates, currently degree day accumulations, insect pest captures and apple scab burn out program recommendations and oh so much more.
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wir...
Tail end Trials; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 9
Thinning windows are closing, ascospores are giving up a last gasp and even insect pests are slowing their roll this week. We seem to be at the tail end of the mad spring rush and getting ready to enter into that summer holding pattern (but more on that as things develop). Keep your eyes peeled for straggling plum curculio and #getoutandscout to see if you incurred any primary scab infections that need to be managed to prevent a secondary outbreak. Plus, oh so very much more. Take a listen!
Pestilence, disease and... well, thinning; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 8
Well we are a few days late but not a single dollar short! Insect and disease pressure ramp up this week while your thinning window closes. The whole fruit team contributes to another info-packed episode. Still just my voice, still just my bad jokes. I have no regrets... Do you??
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone - San Fran Interlude (Edit)
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Entomology Psychology: Checkie Brown - Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211)Wirklich Wichtig (ID 211) by Checkie Brown is...
Under pressure; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 7
Pressure to get out and manage multiple tree fruit considerations mounts as temperatures rise. Apple thinning remains high on the priority list. Plum curculio activity is picking up but has not yet hit peak while apple scab falls down on the to do list as a result of unfavorable infection conditions. Finally, fireblight is on the scene and ready to attack any open blossoms. All this and so much more in this newest episode of the UMass IPM Fruit Loop.
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Cool hand Curc; UMass IPM Fruit Loop Vol. 29 Episode 6
Cooler than average temps are keeping the plum curculio at bay and making apple fruit thinning an even more challenging prospect than usual. Listen in as Dr. Greene once again gives us the skinny on best thinning practices for this time of year. Dr. Piñero counsels us on weekly insect activity as well as insecticide options which is augmented by this week's guest article from MSU's Dr. John Wise. Plus, all our great weekly segments from Jon Clements, Dan Cooley and myself (Hawkeye).
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Intro/Outro: Strobotone...
Buzz, buzz, baby; UMass IPM Fruit Loop, Vol. 29 Episode 5
Chock full 'o' goodies this week with everything from our traditional rundown of degree days and upcoming pest events to a deeeeep dive into fireblight models with some thinning and pollinator health action thrown in for good measure.
This week's Healthy Fruit was a solid collaboration from Dr. Jaime Piñero, Dr. Dan Cooley, Dr. Duane Greene, myself (Hawkeye) and Jon Clements, who also serves as fearless editor to our motley little crew. Each Fruit Loop is recorded and edited by yours truly.
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