Month: April 2024

1. If Young Fresh or Cider Apple Trees in are Still Bloom, 28 April – 1 May Fire Blight Infections Possible; 2. Scab and Juniper Rusts Continue to Infect Apples; 3. Powdery Mildew is a Risk, Use DMI and SDHI fungicides

1. If Young Fresh or Cider Apple Trees in are Still Bloom, 28 April – 1 May Fire Blight Infections Possible; 2. Scab and Juniper Rusts Continue to Infect Apples; 3. Powdery Mildew is a Risk, Use DMI and SDHI fungicides

1. If any young apple trees planted late are in bloom, or any cider apple cultivars are maybe in bloom in Northern VA, fire blight infection reported by NEWA EIP model on 28 April to 1 May should be controlled by streptomycin application in mix 

Fire Blight Warning 4/15/2024: Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Possible with Hail This Afternoon In Virginia, Could Cause Intensive Fire Blight Spreading and Trauma Blight

Fire Blight Warning 4/15/2024: Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Possible with Hail This Afternoon In Virginia, Could Cause Intensive Fire Blight Spreading and Trauma Blight

TO ALL LOCATIONS WITH POME FRUIT IN VIRGINIA: On top of the NEWA EIP model as of this morning reporting fire blight infections for all Virginia 15-18 April we also have a warning for isolated severe thunderstorm weather predicted for all Virginia locations from Bristol, 

Fire Blight Infections Predicted in Several Locations 15 – 18 April: Check Your NEWA EIP Model for Closest Weather Station

Fire Blight Infections Predicted in Several Locations 15 – 18 April: Check Your NEWA EIP Model for Closest Weather Station

We are entering a period of high EIP values in the NEWA EIP model and significant risks for infection if wetting event occurs. Depending on location-specific weather forecast for the next 48 h, infection are predicted differently (see screenshots below): Bristol on 16 and 18 

(I) Fire Blight Model Change: Few Locations Now Predict Infection on 10th and/or 11th April, (II) EIP Will Go Over 100 on 15 April – Take Caution!

(I) Fire Blight Model Change: Few Locations Now Predict Infection on 10th and/or 11th April, (II) EIP Will Go Over 100 on 15 April – Take Caution!

(I) As per the below provided screenshots, the EIP model in NEWA (EIP stands for Epiphytic Infection Potential) has of this morning changed in few locations for the 10th and/or 11th April as a fire blight Infection event. Therefore, locations like Middletown an Washington (Gadino 

1. Apple Scab and Rust Infections in All Virginia With Rains From 9 to 12 April; 2. Fire Blight Risk Low But Keep Looking at the NEWA EIP/RIMpro Models

1. Apple Scab and Rust Infections in All Virginia With Rains From 9 to 12 April; 2. Fire Blight Risk Low But Keep Looking at the NEWA EIP/RIMpro Models

1. APPLE SCAB, RUSTS, POWDERY MILDEW: If the weather forecast for 9-12 April becomes a reality, and we do get rain events predicted, according to NEWA apple scab model we will get a very strong apple scab and Juniper rust infection on 10 April into