IPM Institute Scouting and Consulting

This week while scouting in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, we found evidence of insect activity. Lepidopteran species, e.g., leafrollers, green fruit worm, will munch on leaves and cause damage to developing flowers. The second picture here is a tarnished plant bug sting. As fruitlets begin to develop, these stings will enlarge and can cause the fruit to become deformed.
With warmer temperatures, we can expect to see insects becoming more active and further feeding damage to occur.

Here is an interesting article discussing replant disease. This week, we discussed the importance of organic matter and soil health with Dr. Amaya Atucha (UW Madison) during our AppleTalk call. If you haven't signed up yet and want to learn more about the ins and outs of producing apples, sign up here: https://ipminstitute.org/projects/specialty-crop-grower-services/appletalk/

Scientists Strive to Save Apple Orchards From Replant Disease With the malady running rampant across the U.S., transitioning to high-density plantings can be a scary thought. Here’s what one team is doing.

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