Dr. Tree Fruit and Don
This podcast focuses on providing timely commercial tree fruit production advice for beginning industry professionals and seasoned growers. Educators from Penn State Extension and faculty from Penn State University’s horticulture, entomology, and plant pathology departments drop in to give insights and observations about what is going on in the orchards.
Podcasting since 2020 • 76 episodes
Dr. Tree Fruit and Don
Latest Episodes
Season 6, Episode 9 - Spring Fling '25
Kari, Don, Greg and Shan discuss the MANY items coming down the pipeline within the next few days.FREC Field Day: https://extension.psu.edu/penn-state-fruit-research-and-extension-center-field-dayPhoto Credit: K. Peter, PSU...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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Season 6, Episode 8 - Windy Days, Disease Pressure and Post-Bloom Sprays
Kari, Greg, Shan and Don discuss the wild weather that we've experienced early this season and the importance of disease, insect and blossom management.Photo Credit: E. WinzlerMusic Credit: “The Raven and the Swan” by Josh Woodwar...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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45:09
Season 6, Episode 7 - Blooms, Blights, and Bugs
Kari and Don and joined yet again by Shan and Greg to provide the full spectrum of updates for the early season.PS Extension Spring Orchard Meetings: https://extension.psu.edu/spring-orchard-meetingsHosts: Don Seifrit, Kari Peter<...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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50:42
Season 6, Episode 6 - Damage to Blossoms and Disease Pressure
Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Shan gives a phenology update from around the state, as well as highlights areas where some blossom damage occurred. Kari mentions several upcoming infection periods, and Greg highlights things to keep ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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Season 6, Episode 5 - Cold Weather Warnings
Kari and Don are joined by Shan and Greg. Kari and Shan outline some cold weather concerns for the next 24 hours, and Greg highlights the importance of good weather data for insecticide application timing.NEWA Website: https://www.newa.c...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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