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Spring Bees: Who Are They and Where Do They Live?

Spring Bees: Who Are They and Where Do They Live?

While spring is the beginning of the beekeeping season, early blooming plants not only feed honey bees but also hundreds of native solitary bee species that emerge at around the same time.

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Tree Fruit Production Guide 2018-2019

Tree Fruit Production Guide 2018-2019

Get the most up-to-date information on growing tree fruit on a commercial scale.

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Pear psylla adults feeding on pear shoot. Photo G. Krawczyk, Penn State

Entomology Update: End of April, 2018 - News

Entomology Update: End of April, 2018

Date Posted04/24/2018

Photo: Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Respiratory Protection Guide, Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative, Rev. October 2017

Respirator Fit Test - News

Respirator Fit Test

Date Posted03/27/2018

Tree Fruit Disease Toolbox - Fungicide Resistance Management

Tree Fruit Disease Toolbox - Fungicide Resistance Management - Articles

Tree Fruit Disease Toolbox - Fungicide Resistance Management

By Christy Hemler

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Dr. Rob Crassweller, second from right, organizes an apple variety sampling. Photo: Tara Baugher, Penn State

Apple Variety Improvement: A Look at the Past, Present and Future - Articles

Apple Variety Improvement: A Look at the Past, Present and Future

By Rich Marini, Ph.D.

Peach trees are in full bloom in many orchards, while apple trees are at the tight cluster stage.

Orchard Frost - Assessing Fruit Bud Survival - Articles

Orchard Frost - Assessing Fruit Bud Survival

By Tara Baugher, James Schupp, Ph.D.

A new mobile scouting spreadsheet developed by Penn State enables simple record-keeping on your smartphone.

Orchard IPM: Scouting with Your Smartphone - Articles

Orchard IPM: Scouting with Your Smartphone

By Tara Baugher, Tom Jarvinen

Spotted lanternfly on apple in Berks County, PA in October 2017. Photo: Erica Smyers, Penn State

Spotted Lanternfly on Grapes and Tree Fruit - Articles

Spotted Lanternfly on Grapes and Tree Fruit

By Julie Urban, Dave Biddinger, Ph.D., Ed Rajotte, Ph.D.

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Spotted lanternfly on apple in Berks County, PA in October 2017. Photo: Erica Smyers, Penn State

Spotted Lanternfly on Grapes and Tree Fruit - Articles

Spotted Lanternfly on Grapes and Tree Fruit

By Julie Urban, Dave Biddinger, Ph.D., Ed Rajotte, Ph.D.

What To Do If You Find the Spotted Lanternfly on Your Property

What To Do If You Find the Spotted Lanternfly on Your Property - Articles

What To Do If You Find the Spotted Lanternfly on Your Property

By Emelie Swackhamer

'Abion' strawberries and 'Polka' (left) and 'Josephine' raspberries (right) at Penn State's High Tunnel facility.

Growing Raspberries and Strawberries in Containers - Articles

Growing Raspberries and Strawberries in Containers

By Kathy Demchak, Matthew Cooper

Fruit Tree Propagation - Grafting and Budding

Fruit Tree Propagation - Grafting and Budding - Articles

Fruit Tree Propagation - Grafting and Budding

By Robert Crassweller, Ph.D.

Strawberries on Matted Row

Strawberry Production - Articles

Strawberry Production

By Kathy Demchak, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D.

Red Raspberries

Red Raspberry Production - Articles

Red Raspberry Production

By Kathy Demchak, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime

Guide to Farming: Small Fruits

Guide to Farming: Small Fruits - Articles

Guide to Farming: Small Fruits

By Lynn Kime

Wine Grape Production

Wine Grape Production - Articles

Wine Grape Production

By Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime

Peach Production - Articles

Peach Production

By Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime, Robert Crassweller, Ph.D.

Irrigation for Fruit and Vegetable Production

Irrigation for Fruit and Vegetable Production - Articles

Irrigation for Fruit and Vegetable Production

By Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., William Lamont, Jr., Ph.D.

Highbush Blueberry Production - Articles

Highbush Blueberry Production

By Kathy Demchak, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D.

Golden Delicious Apples

Apple Production - Articles

Apple Production

By Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Lynn Kime, Robert Crassweller, Ph.D.

Pear Disease - Fire Blight

Pear Disease - Fire Blight - Articles

Pear Disease - Fire Blight

Osmia cornifrons on an apple blossom. Photo: David Biddinger

Orchard Pollination: Solitary (Mason) Bees - Articles

Orchard Pollination: Solitary (Mason) Bees

By Dave Biddinger, Ph.D.

Fruit Harvest - Estimating Apple Yield and Fruit Size

Fruit Harvest - Estimating Apple Yield and Fruit Size - Articles

Fruit Harvest - Estimating Apple Yield and Fruit Size

By Rich Marini, Ph.D.

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