In the past two weeks, our monitoring traps in the orchard have caught 156 dogwood borer (Synanthedon scitula) individuals, 23 coddling moth (Cydia pomonella) individuals, and 0 oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) individuals. Japanese beetles have subsided with little damage to our fruit crops. An apple and grape cover is scheduled for 7/23.
Aside from southern and far northern Indiana, the rest of the state has generally received below normal precipitation over the past 30 days (Figure 1). While only a few localized areas show percentages below the 30 percent-of-normal level (one of the factors considered to recommend the Abnormally Dry (D0) classification to the U.S. Drought Monitor…Read more about Dry conditions in the forecast – drought developing?[Read More]
WHAT is Clean Sweep? The Indiana Pesticide Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal Program designed to collect and dispose of suspended, canceled, banned, unusable, opened, unopened or just unwanted pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, miticides, etc.). This disposal service is free of charge up to 250 pounds per participant. Over 250 pounds there will be a $3.00…Read more about 2026 Pesticide Clean Sweep August Dates Announced[Read More]
Tissue Analysis for Grapes & Small Fruit Tissue analysis is the most reliable means of determining plant nutritional status. Combined with soil testing, tissue analysis can help pinpoint the source of problems and determine what measures may be needed to ensure proper nutrition of the crop. Tissue analysis samples should be collected at the appropriate…Read more about Tissue Analysis for Grapes and Small Fruit[Read More]
A grower recently contacted me wondering how he could explain to customers why there are so few apples on the trees this year. Obviously, those of us in the fruit industry understand all too well the damaging effects spring frosts can have, but to those outside our industry it can be a bit of a…Read more about Explaining spring frosts to customers[Read More]
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