Apple Disease Update: Week of June 15, 2025
After a rough week with the heat, rain and humidity, you may want to consider trying to get a …
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Apple Disease Update: Week of June 8, 2025
The forecast is calling for rain this week which means extended leaf wetting events and a battle to keep …
Apple Disease Update: Week of June 1, 2025
Finally some respectable weather this week to start off the last few weeks of spring. Looking at my weather …
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 25, 2025
Yesterday as I was “enjoying” the gloomy memorial day weather, I received a phone call from Gene Klimstra that …
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 18, 2025
Severe weather has continued to challenge apple production in western NC this season, as more local hail events hit …
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 11, 2025
After my optimistic forecast for last week was very incorrect, I’m hesitant to make any further comments on the …
Emergency Apple Alert: Hail Spray
There are have been several reports of hail throughout western NC this evening. Some growers have reported over 40 …
Apple Disease Update: Week of May 4, 2025
As of May the 4th, the forecast looks to be on our side for Western NC, with conditions not …
Apple Disease Update: Week of April 27, 2025
Fungicide applications this week should continue target GLS and bitter rot. That’s not to say that other diseases such …
Apple Disease Update: Week of April 20, 2025
Fortunately we are not yet seeing any symptoms of GLS like those in the photo throughout western NC. While …
April 19-22: Blossom Blight Infection Alert!
Unfortunately despite this being a holiday weekend for some, the fire blight bacterium doesn’t seem to care. Sorry for …
Fast FAQs About Kudos
This article was written by Annie Vogel (University of Tennessee) and Sara Villani. Dr. Annie Vogel, Tom Kon’s former graduate …