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Scaffolds
Scaffolds
66 episodes
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We release weekly episodes relevant to apple growers for twenty weeks from Late March to Mid August. Dr. Monique Rivera covers entomology pest management topics. Dr. Kerik Cox covers disease forecasting and apple pathology. Dr. Anna Wallis presents a weekly "state of the state" update including degree days, phenology, and insect pest captures. Hosts: Monique Rivera, Kerik Cox, Anna Wallis Post-Production: Monique Rivera, Kelsey Tobin Executive Producer: Monique Rivera Graphic Design: Iron Design Music: Sebastian Robertson
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We release weekly episodes relevant to apple growers for twenty weeks from Late March to Mid August. Dr. Monique Rivera covers entomology pest management topics. Dr. Kerik Cox covers disease forecasting and apple pathology. Dr. Anna Wallis presents a weekly "state of the state" update including degree days, phenology, and insect pest captures. Hosts: Monique Rivera, Kerik Cox, Anna Wallis Post-Production: Monique Rivera, Kelsey Tobin Executive Producer: Monique Rivera Graphic Design: Iron Design Music: Sebastian Robertson
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Scaffolds
Season 3 Finale

Thank you for a great season and good luck with harvest!

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2 months ago
42 minutes 30 seconds

Scaffolds
29 July 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/28

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2486 || 1728

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2764 || 1946

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2537 || 1771

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 2240 || 1513

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2357 || 1620

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2244 || 1527

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2432 || 1693

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 2362 || 1623

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

   

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

---------------------------------------------------------------

Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul

ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul

Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)

OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days

OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days

STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days

RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days

AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days

Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days

STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days

Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days

Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days

OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days

RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || y1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days

Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days

STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days

OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

Resources 

NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather 

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html 

https://www.weather.gov/ 

Sunburn 

Pest Monitoring Networks

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network 

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu  

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. 

Weather 

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions 

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts 

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices


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3 months ago
45 minutes 10 seconds

Scaffolds
22 July 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/21

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2258 || 1549

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2534 || 1764

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2321 || 1604

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 2046 || 1367

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2137 || 1448

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 2025 || 1357

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2209 || 1518

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 2134 || 1445

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

   --------------------------------------------------------------

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul

ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul

Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)

OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days

OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days

STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days

RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days

AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days

Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days

STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days

Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days

Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days

OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days

RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || y1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days

Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days

STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days

OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

Resources 

NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather 

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html 

https://www.weather.gov/ 

Sunburn 

Pest Monitoring Networks

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network 

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu  

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. 

Weather 

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions 

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts 

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices



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3 months ago
54 minutes 37 seconds

Scaffolds
15 July 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines)

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/14

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || 

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 2056 || 1396

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2300 || 1579

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 2095 || 1427

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1849 || 1220

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1938 || 1299

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1836 || 1217

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 2012 || 1370

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1935 || 1294

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

   

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

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Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul

ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul

Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)

OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days

OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days

STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days

RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days

AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days

Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days

STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days

Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days

Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days

OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days

RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days

Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days

STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days

OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Resources 

SWD Salt Float

https://fruit.cornell.edu/spottedwing/management/

https://swdmanagement.org/research-protocols/

NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather 

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html 

https://www.weather.gov/ 

Sunburn 

Pest Monitoring Networks

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network 

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu  

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. 

Weather 

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions 

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts 

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices 

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3 months ago
28 minutes 29 seconds

Scaffolds
8 July 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines)

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 7/7

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || 

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1823 || 1212

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 2049 || 1377

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1845 || 1226

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1633 || 1053

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1711 || 1121

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1608 || 1038

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1775 || 1182

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1700 || 1108

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

   _____________________________________________________

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

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Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul

ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul

Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)

OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days

OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days

STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days

RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days

AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days

Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days

STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days

Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days

Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days

OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days

RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days

Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days

STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days

OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

___________________________________________________________

Resources 

NOAA Storm Prediction Center & Severe Weather 

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/250703_rpts.html 

https://www.weather.gov/ 

Sunburn 

Pest Monitoring Networks

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network 

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu  

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. 

Weather 

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions 

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts 

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices


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3 months ago
41 minutes 15 seconds

Scaffolds
1 July 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumumulation (from Table 7.1.4 in the Tree Fruit Guidelines)

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/30

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || 

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1593 || 1031

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1821 || 1198

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1620 || 1050

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1425 || 894

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1498 || 957

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1385 || 864

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1546 || 1002

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1469 || 926

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

   _____________________________________________________

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

---

Apple Maggot Traps Set Out (in orchard) || 1-Jul

ERM Sample – 5.0 mites/leaf || 1-Jul

Comstock mealybug tape traps set out || July 1 (ENY), July 15 (WNY)

OFM – 2nd flight starting || 1180* ± 136* || 856 ± 106 || 29-Jun ± 5 days

OBLR Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 10-Jul ± 5 days

STLM Summer Gen. 1st Sample || 9-Jul ± 7 days

RBLR – 2nd flight starting || 1367 ± 105 || 866 ± 135 || 29-Jun ± 6 days

AM – 1st catch || 1509 ± 285 || 973 ± 206 || 4-Jul ± 12 days

Lesser peachtree borer – peak catch || 1234 ± 470 || 785 ± 338 || 25-Jun ± 19 days

STLM – 2nd flight peak || 1563 ± 207 || 1011 ± 163 || 6-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 1st flight ending || 1557 ± 262 || 1011 ± 187 || 6-Jul ± 12 days

Peachtree borer – peak catch || 1579 ± 465 || 1036 ± 353 || 7-Jul ± 19 days

Lesser appleworm – 2nd flight starting || 1768 ± 339 || 1165 ± 240 || 14-Jul ± 12 days

OFM – 2nd flight peak || 1450* ± 147* || 1115 ± 190 || 11-Jul ± 9 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight starting || 1850 ± 290 || 1231 ± 203 || 16-Jul ± 11 days

RBLR – 2nd flight peak || 1721 ± 232 || 1129 ± 176 || 13-Jul ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 2nd flight starting || 1804 ± 170 || 1199 ± 136 || 15-Jul ± 8 days

Codling moth – 2nd flight starting || 1887 ± 313 || 1251 ± 223 || 20-Jul ± 13 days

Dogwood borer – peak catch || 1611 ± 226 || 1040 ± 172 || 8-Jul ± 10 days

STLM – 2nd flight ending || 2167 ± 177 || 1466 ± 151 || 28 Jul ± 8 days

American plum borer – 2nd flight peak || 2290 ± 285 || 1564 ± 213 || 1-Aug ± 8 days

OFM – 2nd flight ending || 2044* ± 233* || 1545 ± 195 || 31-Jul ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

_______________________________________________________

Resources 

Sunburn 

Pest Monitoring Networks

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network 

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu  

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. 

Weather 

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions 

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts 

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices 


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4 months ago
34 minutes 38 seconds

Scaffolds
24 June 2025

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/16

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || 

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1378 || 865

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1594 || 1021

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1404 || 883

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1234 || 752

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1288 || 795

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 1182 || 790

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1329 || 834

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1253 || 760

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

__________________________________________________________   

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun

OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun

Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days

RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days

American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days

Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days

STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days

OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days

OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days

Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days

Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days

STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days

San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

____________________________________________________________

Resources 

Sunburn 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network 

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu  

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. 

Thinning recap

Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording

Weather 

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions 

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts 

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices 


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4 months ago
43 minutes 22 seconds

Scaffolds
17 June 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference) 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/16

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 1144 || 680

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1370 || 846

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1191 || 720

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 1024 || 590

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1068 || 625

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 959 || 536

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 1099 || 653

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 1025 || 580

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

 

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

—---------------------------------------------------------------

ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun

OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun

Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days

RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days

American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days

Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days

STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days

OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days

OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days

Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days

Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days

STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days

San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

 

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 RESOURCES

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

NY Berry Pest Monitoring Network

Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices 


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4 months ago
38 minutes 49 seconds

Scaffolds
10 June 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/9

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 981 || 566

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1202 || 726

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 1036 || 614

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 882 || 498

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 911 || 517

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 812 || 438

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 941 || 544

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 874 || 479

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

  

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun

OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun

Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days

RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days

American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days

Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days

STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days

OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days

OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days

Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days

Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days

STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days

San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/

 

Thinning recap

Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording

https://blogs.cornell.edu/enychp/tree-fruit/apples/2025-capital-region-petal-fall-thinning-meeting-summary/

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/

 

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations): https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs  

 

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4 months ago
33 minutes 57 seconds

Scaffolds
3 June 2025

State of the State

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 6/3

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 803 || 437

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 1017 || 590

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 854 || 479

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Sizing || 717 || 381

Medina - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 736 || 391

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Sizing || 649 || 324

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Sizing || 765 || 416

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Sizing || 705 || 358

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

  

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days

Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days

Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days

Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days

Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days

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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun

OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun

Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days

RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days

American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days

Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days

STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days

OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days

OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days

Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days

Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days

STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days

San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

 

*Base temperature for OFM 45F


Resources

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 


Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

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5 months ago
38 minutes 13 seconds

Scaffolds
27 May 2025

State of the State

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 5/26

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Fruit Sizing || 699 || 378

Highland (HVRL) || Fruit Sizing || 895 || 514

Clifton Park || Fruit Sizing || 735 || 407

Peru (Forrence) || Fruit Set || 598 || 310

Medina - Inland || Fruit Set || 637 || 336

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit Set || 551 || 271

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit Set || 661 || 356

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit Set || 600 || 305  

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

  

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days

Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days

Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days

Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days

Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days

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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun

OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun

Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days

RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days

American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days

Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days

STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days

OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days

OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days

Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days

Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days

STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days

San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

 

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Resources
Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

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5 months ago
46 minutes 42 seconds

Scaffolds
20 May 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

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Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 – 5/19

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || 10+ mm || 643 || 360

Highland (HVRL) || 10+ mm || 829 || 487

Clifton Park || Fruit set || 673 || 384

Peru (Forrence) || Petal fall || 544 || 291

Medina - Inland || Fruit set || 577 || 315

Appleton North - Lake || Fruit set || 489 || 251

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Fruit set || 604 || 335

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Fruit set || 537 || 280

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

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Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days

OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample

Codling Moth Traps set out

Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days

American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days

OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days

Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days

Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May

STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days

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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days

Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days

Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days

Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days

Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days

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ERM Sample – 2.5 mites/leaf || 1-Jun

OBLR traps set out || 1-Jun

Black stem borer – 1st flight peak || 681 ± 170 || 383 ± 122 || 1-Jun ± 9 days

RBLR – 1st flight ending || 753 ± 140 || 448 ± 105 || 2-Jun ± 8 days

American plum borer – 1st flight peak || 784 ± 183 || 457 ± 128 || 3-Jun ± 9 days

Codling moth – 1st flight peak || 768 ± 206 || 442 ± 134 || 3-Jun ± 12 days

STLM – 1st flight ending || 813 ± 128 || 475 ± 94 || 5-Jun ± 9 days

OBLR – 1st adult catch || 884 ± 90 || 523 ± 62 || 9-Jun ± 6 days

OFM – 1st flight ending || 825* ± 126* || 576 ± 97 || 12-Jun ± 8 days

Peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 1032 ± 266 || 619 ± 182 || 15-Jun ± 11 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight ending || 1039 ± 182 || 632 ± 125 || 16-Jun ± 8 days

Black stem borer – 1st flight ending || 1056 ± 198 || 636 ± 154 || 19-Jun ± 9 days

STLM – 2nd gen. 1st adult catch || 1063 ± 91 || 648 ± 74 || 16-Jun ± 6 days

San Jose scale – 1st crawlers observed || 1124 ± 91 || 688 ± 69 || 19-Jun ± 8 days

Dogwood borer – 1st adult catch || 964 ± 230 || 571 ± 151 || 12-Jun ± 9 days

American plum borer – 1st flight ending || 1344 ± 144 || 856 ± 111 || 29-Jun ± 7 days

 

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

 

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar 

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

 

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices 


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5 months ago
56 minutes 17 seconds

Scaffolds
13 May 2025

State of the State

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 3-May ± 7 days

Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 5/12

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Petal Fall || 505 || 268

Highland (HVRL) || 4-5mm || 672 || 379

Clifton Park || Petal Fall || 522 || 282

Peru (Forrence) || Bloom || 408 || 199

Medina - Inland || Bloom/Petal Fall || 441 || 226

Appleton North - Lake || Bloom/Petal Fall || 361 || 171

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Bloom/Petal Fall || 469 || 247

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Bloom/Petal Fall || 412 || 201

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

  

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

Oriental fruit moth – 1st adult catch || 229* ± 44* || 126 ± 33 || 2-May ± 8 days

RBLR – 1st flight peak || 303 ± 75 || 150 ± 48 || 4-May ± 9 days

STLM – 1st flight peak || 337 ± 71 || 168 ± 45 || 7-May ± 8 days

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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days

OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample

Codling Moth Traps set out

Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days

American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days

OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days

Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days

Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May

STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days

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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days

Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days

Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days

Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days

Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

 

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-224-tree-fruit-scouting

 

Petal Fall & Thinning Meetings

  • Capital Region Virtual Petal Fall Recording https://blogs.cornell.edu/enychp/tree-fruit/apples/2025-capital-region-petal-fall-thinning-meeting-summary/

  • HV South, Tuesday 5/13 9AM – Weed Orchards Farm Winery & Café, 43 Mt. Zion Rd., Milton

  • HV North, Tuesday 5/13 2:30PM – CCE Hudson Office, 479 NY-66, Hudson

  • WNY Wayne County, Thursday 5/15 2PM – Cherry Lawn Fruit Farm, 8130 Glover Rd, Sodus

  • WNY Orleans County, Friday 5/16 2PM – Lamont Fruit Farms, 12703 Stillwater Rd, Waterport

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/

 

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests



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5 months ago
43 minutes 46 seconds

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6 May 2025


Learn more about our NSF-funded pollinator grant here: 

https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2409184&HistoricalAwards=false

Google Form to participate in our Pollinator Study : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcgH4d_2f-Nyz9mhcWStCuxyeJV1ybSw22VwBQNqokLlFZeg/viewform

Please email: Monique.Rivera@cornell.edu if you are interested in participating! 

Focus on Geography Piece about Pollinators in the Himalaya Mountains: 

https://focusongeography.org/publications/photoessays/himalayas/index.html 


State of the State

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 3-May ± 7 days

Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 5/5

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Bloom || 419 || 218

Highland (HVRL) || Early Petal Fall || 559 || 311

Clifton Park || Bloom || 424 || 227

Peru (Forrence) || Pink || 325 || 156

Medina - Inland || Bloom || 361 || 181

Appleton North - Lake || Bloom || 290 || 134

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Bloom || 410 || 202

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Bloom || 355 || 165

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

  

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

Oriental fruit moth – 1st adult catch || 229* ± 44* || 126 ± 33 || 2-May ± 8 days

RBLR – 1st flight peak || 303 ± 75 || 150 ± 48 || 4-May ± 9 days

STLM – 1st flight peak || 337 ± 71 || 168 ± 45 || 7-May ± 8 days

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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days

OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample

Codling Moth Traps set out

Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days

American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days

OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days

Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days

Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May

STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days

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Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days

Lesser appleworm – 1st flight peak || 569 ± 205 || 313 ± 130 || 22-May ± 13 days

Plum curculio – 1st oviposition scars observed || 555 ± 77 || 286 ± 37 || 25-May ± 9 days

Pear psylla – hardshell stage observed || 569 ± 87 || 312 ± 51 || 22-May ± 9 days

Lesser peachtree borer – 1st adult catch || 570 ± 94 || 308 ± 59 || 24-May ± 8 days

San Jose scale – 1st flight peak || 644 ± 89 || 355 ± 58 || 29-May ± 8 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/

 

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations): https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs  

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A



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6 months ago
49 minutes 48 seconds

Scaffolds
29 April 2025

Dr. Bryan Danforth contact: bnd1@cornell.edu

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 3-May ± 7 days

Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

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Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 4/28

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Pink to bloom || 315 || 155

Highland (HVRL) || Bloom || 416 || 215

Clifton Park || Pink || 304 || 154

Peru (Forrence) || Tight Cluster || 234 || 107

Medina - Inland || Pink || 283 || 141

Appleton North - Lake || Pink || 227 || 105

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Pink || 299 || 148

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Pink || 268 || 126

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

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Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days

OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days

Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days

European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

Oriental fruit moth – 1st adult catch || 229* ± 44* || 126 ± 33 || 2-May ± 8 days

RBLR – 1st flight peak || 303 ± 75 || 150 ± 48 || 4-May ± 9 days

STLM – 1st flight peak || 337 ± 71 || 168 ± 45 || 7-May ± 8 days

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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days

OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample

Codling Moth Traps set out

Lesser appleworm – 1st catch || 420 ± 144 || 217 ± 88 || 13-May ± 12 days

American plum borer – 1st catch || 457 ± 64 || 240 ± 45 || 16-May ± 7 days

OFM – 1st flight peak || 369* ± 91* || 223 ± 57 || 15-May ± 11 days

Codling moth – 1st adult catch || 475 ± 85 || 249 ± 55 || 18-May ± 7 days

San Jose scale – 1st adult catch || 533 ± 88 || 284 ± 61 || 21-May ± 8 days

Cherry fruit fly traps set out || 20-May

STLM – 1st sap-feeding mines observed || 472 ± 129 || 241 ± 76 || 18-May ± 13 days

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 252 ± 32 || 18-May ± 6 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

Weather

NRCC State Maps

Climate Prediction Center - Forecasts & Outlook Maps, Graphs and tables

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests 

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: 

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices  

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard IPM Scout Training

BF 224: Tree Fruit Scouting | Cornell Small Farms Program


Cold Temperature and Frost Risk

Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages 

Regional Weather Events page for NEWA weather stations

Cornell Statewide Frost Protection webinar  

Pre-emergent Herbicides

Spring Orchard Pre-Emergent Herbicides – CCE Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program


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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 59 seconds

Scaffolds
22 April 2025

This week's topics: Season Long Woolly Apple Aphid Management, Apple Scab Projections, Blossom Blight Management, and our State of the State Update!


Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 3-May ± 7 days

Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 10-May ± 6 days

Petal fall (McIntosh) || 479 ± 42 || 18-May ± 6 days

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 4/21

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Pink || 219 || 90

Highland (HVRL) || Pink || 282 || 134

Clifton Park || 1/2" Green || 206 || 95

Peru (Forrence) || Green Tip || 164 || 99

Medina - Inland || Tight Cluster || 203 || 80

Appleton North - Lake || Tight Cluster || 168 || 79

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Tight Cluster || 214 || 100

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Tight Cluster || 201 || 95

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

  

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

Rosy apple aphid – 1st nymphs present || 189 ± 55 || 86 ± 30 || 25-Apr ± 7 days

STLM – 1st adult catch || 168 ± 48 || 73 ± 28 || 20-Apr ± 9 days

STLM – 1st egg observed || 208 ± 65 || 94 ± 36 || 27-Apr ± 5 days

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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days

OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days

Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days

European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

Oriental fruit moth – 1st adult catch || 229* ± 44* || 126 ± 33 || 2-May ± 8 days

RBLR – 1st flight peak || 303 ± 75 || 150 ± 48 || 4-May ± 9 days

STLM – 1st flight peak || 337 ± 71 || 168 ± 45 || 7-May ± 8 days

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Full bloom (McIntosh) || 378 ± 35 || 192 ± 25 || 10-May ± 6 days

"OBLR Overwintered Gen. Sample

Codling Moth Traps set out

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

Sprayer Calibration Videos

Jason Deveau, Sprayers101 https://sprayers101.com/articles/boom-sprayers/calibration/

Andrew Landers Part I  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6izHj0GF1rY

Andrew Landers Part II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAfEIjwg5HI

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/forecasts/

 

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations): https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs  

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-224-tree-fruit-scouting

 

 

Cold Temperature and Frost Risk

Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/picture-table-critical-spring-temperatures-for-tree-fruit-bud-development-stages  


 


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6 months ago
32 minutes 31 seconds

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15 April 2025

Dr. Kelsey Benthall

kbenthall@ridgequestinc.com

https://ridgequestinc.com/tangler/



Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

-            Silver Tip (McIntosh) || 58-106

-            Green Tip (McIntosh) || 99-144

-            Half Inch Green (McIntosh) || 150-201

-            Tight Cluster (McIntosh) || 206-257

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Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 4/14

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || 

Geneva (AgriTech North) || 1/2" Green || 166 || 71

Highland (HVRL) || Tight Cluster || 204 || 83

Clifton Park || 1/4" Green || 143 || 60

Peru (Forrence) || Early GT || 119 || 52

Medina - Inland || 1/2" Green || 154 || 73

Appleton North - Lake || 1/2" Green || 122 || 55

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || 1/2" Green || 162 || 72

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || 1/2" Green || 151 || 67

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

 

Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

STLM Traps set out   || 1-Apr

Pear psylla – egg laying || 84 ± 44 || 33 ± 21 || 4-Apr ± 11 days

RBLR – 1st catch || 144 ± 32 || 60 ± 20 || 17-Apr ± 9 days

Rosy apple aphid – 1st nymphs present || 189 ± 55 || 86 ± 30 || 25-Apr ± 7 days

STLM – 1st adult catch || 168 ± 48 || 73 ± 28 || 20-Apr ± 9 days

STLM – 1st egg observed || 208 ± 65 || 94 ± 36 || 27-Apr ± 5 days

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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days

OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days

Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days

European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

Sprayer Calibration Videos

Jason Deveau, Sprayers101

Andrew Landers Part I  

Andrew Landers Part II

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps


NOAA Climate Prediction Center

 

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist:

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

Virtual Orchard Scout Training

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.


Cold Temperature and Frost Risk

Regional Weather Events page for NEWA weather station

Cornell Statewide Frost Protection webinar

Pre-emergent Herbicides


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6 months ago
45 minutes 10 seconds

Scaffolds
8 April 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

-            Silver Tip (McIntosh) || 58-106

-            Green Tip (McIntosh) || 99-144

-            Half Inch Green (McIntosh) || 150-201

-            Tight Cluster (McIntosh) || 206-257

 

Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 4/7

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F || 

Geneva (AgriTech North) || Green Tip || 151 || 64

Highland (HVRL) || Early TC || 186 || 76

Clifton Park || Green Tip || 125 || 53

Peru (Forrence) || Silver Tip || 103 || 47

Medina - Inland || First Green || 138 || 65

Appleton North - Lake || First Green || 105 || 48

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || First Green || 147 || 65

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || First Green || 136 || 61

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

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Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

STLM Traps set out   || 1-Apr

Pear psylla – egg laying || 84 ± 44 || 33 ± 21 || 4-Apr ± 11 days

RBLR – 1st catch || 144 ± 32 || 60 ± 20 || 17-Apr ± 9 days

Rosy apple aphid – 1st nymphs present || 189 ± 55 || 86 ± 30 || 25-Apr ± 7 days

STLM – 1st adult catch || 168 ± 48 || 73 ± 28 || 20-Apr ± 9 days

STLM – 1st egg observed || 208 ± 65 || 94 ± 36 || 27-Apr ± 5 days

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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days

OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days

Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days

European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

 

Sprayer Calibration Videos

Jason Deveau, Sprayers101

Andrew Landers Part I  

Andrew Landers Part II

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center (forecasts and outlooks)

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar

Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting.

Cold Temperature and Frost Risk

Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

Regional Weather Events page for NEWA weather stations,

Cornell Statewide Frost Protection webinar

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6 months ago
29 minutes 35 seconds

Scaffolds
1 April 2025

Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)

-            Silver Tip (McIntosh) || 58-106

-            Green Tip (McIntosh) || 99-144

-            Half Inch Green (McIntosh) || 150-201

-            Tight Cluster (McIntosh) || 206-257

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Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 3/31

Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||

Geneva (AgriTech North) || First Green || 123 || 53

Highland (HVRL) || Green Tip || 148 || 60

Clifton Park || First Green || 101 || 42

Peru (Forrence) || Silver Tip || 82 || 39

Medina - Inland || First Green || 114 || 55

Appleton North - Lake || First Green || 84 || 37

Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || First Green || 121 || 54

Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || First Green || 114 || 50

*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E

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Upcoming Pest Events

Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date

STLM Traps set out   || 1-Apr

Pear psylla – egg laying || 84 ± 44 || 33 ± 21 || 4-Apr ± 11 days

RBLR – 1st catch || 144 ± 32 || 60 ± 20 || 17-Apr ± 9 days

Rosy apple aphid – 1st nymphs present || 189 ± 55 || 86 ± 30 || 25-Apr ± 7 days

STLM – 1st adult catch || 168 ± 48 || 73 ± 28 || 20-Apr ± 9 days

STLM – 1st egg observed || 208 ± 65 || 94 ± 36 || 27-Apr ± 5 days

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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days

Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days

OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days

Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days

European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days

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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days

*Base temperature for OFM 45F

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Sprayer Calibration Videos

Jason Deveau

Andrew Landers Part I 

Andrew Landers Part II

 

Weather

Northeast Regional Climate Change Maps

NOAA Climate Prediction Center

NEWA and Pest Forecasting

NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions

NEWA Help Desk Apple Insect, Disease, and Crop Management Forecasts

Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop

Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices

 

NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network

Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu

Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording


Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting


Cold Temperature and Frost Risk

Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages

Regional Weather Events page for NEWA weather stations, including a map of freeze events on 4/25 and 26

Statewide Frost Protection webinar

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7 months ago
41 minutes 7 seconds

Scaffolds
25 March 2025- Season 3 Begins!

Welcome to Season 3! In this episode, Monique and Kerik discuss the winter meetings and what they think is upcoming for the 2025 year and we get our state of the state updates from Anna!



Historical Phenology and Average Degree Day Accumulation Base 43 (for reference)
-            Silver Tip (McIntosh) || 58-106
-            Green Tip (McIntosh) || 99-144
-            Half Inch Green (McIntosh) || 150-201
-            Tight Cluster (McIntosh) || 206-257
Phenology & DDs for NY NEWA Stations from 1/1 - 3/24
Station || Stage || DD 43F || DD 50F ||
Geneva (AgriTech North) || Silver Tip || 102 || 44
Highland (HVRL) || First Green || 110 || 43
Clifton Park || Dormant || 82 || 33
Peru (Forrence) || Dormant || 72 || 34
Medina - Inland || Silver Tip || 97 || 48
Appleton North - Lake || Silver Tip || 76 || 35
Fairville (The Apple Shed) - Inland || Silver Tip || 104 || 47
Williamson (DeMarree) - Lake  || Silver Tip || 98 || 44
*all DDs Baskerville-Emin, B.E
Upcoming Pest Events
Pest/Phenology Event || DD Base 43˚F || Approx. Date
STLM Traps set out   || 1-Apr
Pear psylla – egg laying || 84 ± 44 || 33 ± 21 || 4-Apr ± 11 days
RBLR – 1st catch || 144 ± 32 || 60 ± 20 || 17-Apr ± 9 days
Rosy apple aphid – 1st nymphs present || 189 ± 55 || 86 ± 30 || 25-Apr ± 7 days
STLM – 1st adult catch || 168 ± 48 || 73 ± 28 || 20-Apr ± 9 days
STLM – 1st egg observed || 208 ± 65 || 94 ± 36 || 27-Apr ± 5 days
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Tight cluster (McIntosh) || 228 ± 27 || 105 ± 19 || 27-Apr ± 7 days
Tarnished plant bug – 1st observed || 222 ± 105 || 105 ± 62 || 25-Apr ± 15 days
OBLR – 1st overwintered larvae observed || 236 ± 78 || 112 ± 48 || 29-Apr ± 7 days
Black stem borer – 1st adult catch || 283 ± 50 || 137 ± 40 || 6-May ± 3 days
European red mite – egg hatch observed || 284 ± 53 || 134 ± 34 || 6-May ± 4 days
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Pink (McIntosh) || 289 ± 26 || 139 ± 21 || 3-May ± 7 days
*Base temperature for OFM 45F
Resources

  • Northeast Regional Climate Change Monthly Maps https://www.nrcc.cornell.edu/regional/monthly/monthly.html
  • NEWA Help Desk Frequently Asked Questions and Table of Contents. https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/categories/16994462926231-NEWA-Network-for-Environment-and-Weather-Applications
  • https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/sections/17011505301783-Apple-Insect-Disease-and-Crop-Management-Forecasts
  • Apple Insect Targets and IPM Practices (including explanations of Degree Day calculations): https://youtu.be/NwyBAcvbpUs  
  • Quick Guide for Apple Insect Pests https://help.nysipm.org/hc/en-us/articles/23290226665751-NEWA-Quick-Guide-for-Apple-Insect-Pests
  • NY Tree Fruit Pest Monitoring Network https://blogs.cornell.edu/treefruitpests/ Interested in collaborating and contributing trap capture data? Contact Anna Wallis aew232@cornell.edu
  • Virtual Orchard Scout Training webinar recording on the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYSIPM) YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyOWCL1Q2A
  • Online Course, BF224: Tree Fruit Scouting. https://smallfarmcourses.com/p/bf-224-tree-fruit-scouting

Apple IPM Intensive Workshop playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoNb8lODb49vifrm9Tla4GmAVhlIL0527

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7 months ago
35 minutes 24 seconds

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We release weekly episodes relevant to apple growers for twenty weeks from Late March to Mid August. Dr. Monique Rivera covers entomology pest management topics. Dr. Kerik Cox covers disease forecasting and apple pathology. Dr. Anna Wallis presents a weekly "state of the state" update including degree days, phenology, and insect pest captures. Hosts: Monique Rivera, Kerik Cox, Anna Wallis Post-Production: Monique Rivera, Kelsey Tobin Executive Producer: Monique Rivera Graphic Design: Iron Design Music: Sebastian Robertson