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by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin June 22, 2023 0

What the Crop?! Apple Update: June 22, 2023

Aftermath of frost events continues as fruitlets size, hand thinning begins and return to warmer weather may bring conditions conducive to summer pest development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 18, 2023 0

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What the Crop?! Apple Update: May 18, 2023

Cool temperatures this week bring concerns for frost/freeze damage across the province while dry weather encourages powdery mildew development.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 14, 2023 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 14, 2023

Bud break is moving quickly in apple orchards across the province — are you prepared for early spring pest management for fire blight, scab, powdery mildew, scale and mites?

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 28, 2022 0

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Apple Pest Update: May 27, 2022 (with audio)

Warmer weather seems to be on the horizon as petal fall pest management begins

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin May 4, 2022 0

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Apple Pest Update: May 3, 2022 (with audio)

As trees move into tight cluster across the province, be on the lookout for pests including apple scab, powdery mildew, rust, spring feeding caterpillar, leafcurling midge and aphids

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 26, 2022 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 25, 2022 (with audio)

Despite forecasted cool weather in coming days, scab infection risk on the rise as province moves into period of rapid ascospore maturation.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 21, 2022 0

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April 2022 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The April 2022 (Vol 26, Issue 2) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin April 16, 2022 0

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Apple Pest Update: April 15, 2022 (with audio)

Warm spring weather has encouraged bud break in early regions of the province. Now is the time to consider early spring pest management for fire blight, scab, powdery mildew, scale and mites.

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin January 20, 2022 0

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Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association Annual Convention 2022

The Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association will be hosting their annual convention virtually on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Registration isContinue Reading

by Kristy Grigg-McGuffin December 15, 2021 0

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December 2021 Issue of Orchard Network Newsletter Now Online

The December 2021 (Vol 25, Issue 4) Orchard Network Newsletter is now posted online. Visit the newsletter page here forContinue Reading