The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from September 14, 2024 through September 20, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS     […]

I had my final chat with Chris on September 9… This year’s apple harvest is running ahead of schedule by about 1-2 weeks at Blue […]

I’ve seen several reports of blister spot in apple orchards this season, which aligns with the particularly wet conditions we’ve experienced. The excess moisture creates […]

Sunburn in apples is a significant issue for apple growers, leading to considerable economic losses and affecting fruit quality. This condition results from excessive exposure […]

I had my sixth chat with Chris on July 24… Harvest began at Blue Roof Orchard last week and they moved quickly in their first […]

The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from July 6, 2024 through July 12, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS     […]

I had my fifth chat with Chris on July 2… Blue Roof Orchard has been experiencing more and more rain lately. Fortunately, there are no […]

The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from June 22, 2024 through June 28, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS     […]

The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from June 15, 2024 through June 21, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS     […]

I had my third chat with Chris on June 17… Despite continued rain events, Chris’ orchard has been drying off quickly, allowing them to continue […]