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Traditional spraying systems in orchards and vineyards operate at a constant rate using a standard nozzle setup, which can be inefficient due to variable row spacing and canopy sizes.

Soil moisture sensors have proven to be effective for assisting in irrigation scheduling for tree fruit orchards.

Irrigation is an important component of field management for tree fruit crops.

Blossom or green fruit thinning is a critical task for crop load management in apple production.

As one of the United States' largest producers of tree-bearing fruits, Pennsylvania is the 4th largest producer of apples and the 3rd largest producer of peaches. However, growers are faced with new and different challenges every year.