Tree Fruit Production

Training and Pruning Young Apple Trees (From Planting to First Harvest)

Peter Hirst, Purdue University
[Handout: None]

When do you keep feathers, when do you start all over as a whip? Tips for training the best form.

Keeping Big Old Apple Trees Productive

Peter Hirst, Purdue University
[Handout: None]

For old trees that are overgrown but are still producing, how much can you remove in one season to maximize production?

BFD: Boring Fungicide Details

Janna Beckerman, Purdue University
[Handout: None]

Now that I have your attention, let me explain: Understanding the details allows you to determine the right fungicide to use and when to use it to effectively manage fruit crops. We’ll discuss a few of the most common diseases and their management, with a focus on fungicides. If that isn’t a BFD, I don’t know what is.

Top-Work Grafting-Growers’ Experiences

Steve Miller, Liberty Apple Orchard Chris Eckert, Eckert’s
[Handout: None]

Both Eckert’s Family Farms, Bellville, and Liberty Apple Orchard, Edwardsville, completed top-work grafting of trees to new MAIA cultivars in 2020/21. This presentation will cover the reasons for converting established apple trees to new varieties, grafting methods, maintenance of the grafted trees and early successes with the process.

MAIA New Introductions

Bill Dodd, Midwest Apple Improvement Association
[Handout: None]

This presentation will provide an update on new apple varieties in development through the Midwest Apple Improvement Association.

Research Updates on Managing Apple Diseases and Brown Rot of Peaches

Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois
[Handout: Apple and Peaches Diseases]

Includes information on both pome and stone fruit diseases, covering the updates on ongoing research on bitter rot of apples and brown rot of peaches.

Invite to Eckerts for 2022 ISHS Summer Hort Day

Chris Eckert, Eckert’s
[Handout: None]

Invite to Eckert’s for 2022 ISHS Summer Horticulture Day.

New, Emerging, and Lesser-Known Pests in Fruit Tree Production

Kacie Athey, University of Illinois
[Handout: Wood boring tree fruit pests]

While we often focus on the usual suspects when discussing fruit tree pests, this talk will highlight wood-boring tree fruit pests and their control options. In addition, the spotted lanternfly will be introduced.