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From St. Louis Metro East: Peach crop looks good despite severe weather
Peaches hanging in there - On Friday, May 16, tornadoes impacted...
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From Northern Illinois (Rockford): Variable tree fruit crop loads
Apple Fruit SetFor the week of May 19, apples are currently at about 10-11 mm for most varieties this far north. The season is...
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Special focus: Notching for improved apple branching
A growing concern observed last year was the lack of lateral branches—or “feathers”—on young apple trees, especially in high-density training systems...
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Revisiting chemical thinning options for apple growers
Chemical thinning is a crucial step in successful apple production that could be done in May to June, helping to manage fruit load, improve fruit...
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Go figure, figs are a great addition to home gardens
URBANA, Ill. — Sometimes growers just want to try something new in their garden. How about an ancient fruit with edible leaves? How about figs? For many years, growing figs was relegated to warmer regions, but with the combination of the warming climate and the development of cold-hardy fig...
Fruit and Vegetable School
Fruit and Vegetable School connects local growers with industry experts
MT. VERNON, Ill. – Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension has the practical, current research to help you make those important production decisions. Get practical research-based information to make your specialty...
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Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning
Offered in TWO locations on the same day!Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a program on “Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning”. This program is being held on Tuesday, February 25 at: 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess...
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