Apple-Crop: Use of explosives in fruit culture
Hello Apple-Croppers, Has anyone experience on solving replant problems by using explosives? We would like to learn a bit on that, before trying to deal with a particular situation on an old apple orchard. Sincerely, Alberto Santos Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Vila Real, Portugal Tel.: + 351 259 350 444; Fax: + 351 259 350 477 -- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard http://www.virtualorchard.net and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon Clements [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Apple-Crop is not moderated. Therefore, the statements do not represent official opinions and the Virtual Orchard takes no responsibility for the content.
Apple-Crop: Damage in Washington California
Hi Apple Croppers, There are rumors in Michigan about there being damage in Washington State and California. Does anybody know anything? Annette Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms Coloma, MI
Re: Apple-Crop: Damage in Washington California
I'm getting feedback on damage to vineyards but nothing on orchards yet. Bill Shoemaker, Sr Research Specialist, Food Crops University of Illinois - St Charles Horticulture Research Center www.nres.uiuc.edu/faculty/directory/shoemaker_wh.html - Original Message - From: Annette and Randy Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms To: Apple-Crop Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 9:22 AM Subject: Apple-Crop: Damage in Washington California Hi Apple Croppers, There are rumors in Michigan about there being damage in Washington State and California. Does anybody know anything? Annette Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms Coloma, MI
RE: Apple-Crop: Damage in Washington California
Hello Annette, We have received preliminary reports from some of our readers and industry contacts regarding the freeze in the Pacific Northwest. At this point, it is too early to assess the full extent of the damage. From what we have heard, soft fruit seems to have been hit the hardest, although some apple growers outside of Yakima have mentioned possible crop loss of up to 50%. As we receive more updates on the severity of the damage, we will be keeping our readers posted via our weekly electronic newsletter (which, incidentally, you can sign up for by going to www.americanfruitgrower.com http://www.americanfruitgrower.com/ and clicking on subscribe). Best Regards, Megan Oster Associate Editor American/Western Fruit Grower Meister Media Worldwide 37733 Euclid Avenue Willoughby, Ohio 44094 Direct Dial: 440-602-9207 [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Annette and Randy Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:23 AM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Apple-Crop: Damage in Washington California Hi Apple Croppers, There are rumors in Michigan about there being damage in Washington State and California. Does anybody know anything? Annette Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms Coloma, MI
Re: Apple-Crop: Damage in Washington California
Hi Annette, you might want to see this if you have not already: http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/3415 Jon Jon Clements Extension Tree Fruit Specialist UMass Cold Spring Orchard 393 Sabin Street Belchertown, MA 01007 VOICE 413.478.7219 FAX 413.323.6647 IM mrhoneycrisp Skype Name mrhoneycrisp On Apr 24, 2008, at 10:22 AM, Annette and Randy Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms wrote: Hi Apple Croppers, There are rumors in Michigan about there being damage in Washington State and California. Does anybody know anything? Annette Bjorge Fruit Acres Farms Coloma, MI -- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard http://www.virtualorchard.net and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon Clements [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Apple-Crop is not moderated. Therefore, the statements do not represent official opinions and the Virtual Orchard takes no responsibility for the content.
RE: Apple-Crop: Yakima Herald-Republic Online - Yakima, Washington News, Classifieds, Information, Advertising
Re: Yakima paper story. I had reporters calling by 8 a.m. Monday morning, hoping to get the inside info about the severity of the damage to the state fruit crop. The damage had occurred about 4 - 6 hours before I talked to them. That's not how we can properly assess crop damage. Getting quick estimates of the worst situations may work with tornadoes, but not with tree fruits. First, the field advisors may take a week or two to do more than a quick visit to the growers, and more accurately determine the crop potential. The various packing / sales organizations will compile these rough estimates and deliver their crop estimates to central industry organizations. Then we will have a rough estimate of loss. Then, when we harvest, we find out how accurate these estimates have been. Generally, they are fairly good. One or two people contacted at random by a reporter cannot pretend to represent the entire industry. I recommend we wait and see how much damage we had until we have at least looked at the orchards. Timothy J. Smith WSU Extension, Chelan, Douglas Okanogan Counties From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trever Meachum Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:32 PM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Apple-Crop: Yakima Herald-Republic Online - Yakima, Washington News, Classifieds, Information, Advertising Annette, Neal Manly sent me this yesterday... Trever http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/3415
