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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 

Fire Blight Infections Predicted With Rains on 2 April 2024 in Southern and Central Virginia

Fire Blight Infections Predicted With Rains on 2 April 2024 in Southern and Central Virginia

1. If today’s weather forecast predictions for 2 April become reality NEWA’s fire blight model is predicting that fire blight infections are possible this coming week with rains 2 April in Bristol, Cana, Rustburg, Tyro, Fincastle, Roseland, Roanoke and other Central and Southern Virginia locations 

First Major Apple Scab Infection Highly Likely in Virginia With Predicted Rains of 1-3 April 2024

First Major Apple Scab Infection Highly Likely in Virginia With Predicted Rains of 1-3 April 2024

First of all, Happy Easter for those of you who celebrate it. I’ve had several great questions sent to me by the growers this morning. If the weather forecast with warm rains predicted for 1-3 April 2024 becomes a reality (Fig. 1), we will get 

Scab Infections Possible in Southern VA But It is Too Cold for Scab Infections In South-Central, Central and North VA

Scab Infections Possible in Southern VA But It is Too Cold for Scab Infections In South-Central, Central and North VA

Last week, winter came back in Northern Virginia slowed down the bud development. It has been cold for apple scab infections so far in central and northern VA. However, with the rains of 26-27 March strong infections from apple scab fungus are possible in Bristol 

Some Considerations on Copper and Oil Sprays in Relation to Frost of 21 and 22 March Ahead for Northern and Central Virginia

Some Considerations on Copper and Oil Sprays in Relation to Frost of 21 and 22 March Ahead for Northern and Central Virginia

Before the frost: There have been some questions regarding the last growth stage “window” to use copper and about the frost announced on coming Thursday and Friday, 21 and 22 March (visible in forecast now for Winchester / Fig. 1/, Timberville, and Tyro in Virginia). 

Four Main Considerations For Virginia Peach Fungicide and Bactericide Spray Programs in 2024

Four Main Considerations For Virginia Peach Fungicide and Bactericide Spray Programs in 2024

1. If peach leaf curl was a problem last year: Early in the spring, Ziram should be applied if leaf curl has been a problem last year and you skipped applying it in fall. If would be best applied before bud swell but it can 

2024 Green Tip to Second Cover Fungicide Spray Recommendations and 2023 Apple Scab Infections Retrospective

2024 Green Tip to Second Cover Fungicide Spray Recommendations and 2023 Apple Scab Infections Retrospective

On March 8, 2024, we recorded 50% Green Tip on ‘Pink Lady’ and ‘Gala’ trees at the VT AHS Jr AREC) in Winchester, VA. In Botetourt county GT was reached on March 9 on Red Delicious while 1/4-inch green was recorded on Gala. In Nelson