Issue 1 – This season has been unusually cold, and the bloom has reflected these conditions. The trees are showing signs of stress, and everyone is still waiting to see how the fruit set will develop…
May 20, 2026 

Issue 2 – Codling moth flight began several weeks ago in blocks without mating disruption or in areas with higher trap counts. In orchards that have had mating disruption in place for multiple years, many have not yet established a biofix…
June 5, 2026 

Issue 3 – I want to talk about the importance of knowing what insects are present in your orchard and what kind of damage they are causing. Many growers are not fully up to date on some of the insect pressures they have…
June 29, 2026 

Issue 4 – We are currently in the middle of codling moth generations. Flight activity has been slower than anticipated this week despite degree day accumulations running ahead of schedule. Oblique banded leafroller…
July 21, 2026