Mesmerizing

I would like to get 200 responses from across the US. I have about half of that. Please send to any diversified vegetable growers/farm managers, especially brassica and leafy greens growers clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1I…

Have a gourd day

Italian court issues landmark grape ruling ow.ly/4Vun104aZ0t

I got ya' by six months, Albert. Happy Birthday.

Big news for @NYSIPM--we're excited to welcome Anna Wallis as our program's newly-appointed Fruit IPM Coordinator blogs.cornell.edu/nysipm/2022/11…. Cornell Small Farms Program Cornell AgriTech Cornell CALS

Never seen so many trees showing symptoms in our area.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bernadine Strik, who over a 30+ year career at OSU developed a world-renowned berry crops research, Extension and teaching program. She was a marvelous colleague, mentor and friend to so many. She will be greatly missed. @ORagriculture

AFG magazine is conducting its annual State of the Industry survey and would appreciate hearing from U.S. fruit and nut growers. Please consider completing and/or sharing the following link. Thanks. -- tom tinyurl.com/2xjhp3np

Fruit growers, please consider responding to AFG magazine's annual state of the industry survey, which closes today. bit.ly/3nHrRtM

California growers, please consider taking 10 minutes to respond to American Fruit Grower magazine's State of Industry survey. t.ly/NbtW CA Winegrape Growers California Walnuts, California Citrus Mutual California Avocados California Rare Fruit Growers Cal Fresh Fruit Almond Board of CA California Apricots American Pistachios

"While the berry community grieves Dr. Strik’s untimely passing, it is also useful to look at her legacy and draw inspiration from the positive energy and accomplishments she brought about throughout her lifetime." bit.ly/3NQxD6C

New Extension Pub on Minor Fruits in western Washington! pubs.extension.wsu.edu/minor-and-unco…

.Ashraf El-kereamy & .Tian Tian presented interesting results on rootstock effects in young versus old vines. In younger vines, strongest effects were on mineral nutrition. In older vines, veg growth & crop effects became significant. Here Tian summarizes her observations nicely.

Research top date in the LOF team’s Fruit Notes

Really nice guy and talented former colleague at Advanstar Communications/Questex Media here in Cleveland. Sad to see.

FYI fruit growers: American Fruit Grower would appreciate if you would take 10 minutes to respond to our annual State of the Industry survey. Thank you. tinyurl.com/mvf54csj

The editors of American Fruit Grower are wanting your feedback. Let your voice be heard and and respond to our annual State of the Fruit and Nut Industry survey. The deadline for participation is quickly approaching. Don't miss out! ow.ly/AN5w50Rh6o3

Navel orangeworm egg laying activity in almonds has been going up - not surprising for given the high overwintering populations and the prevalence of mummy nuts out there. Keep track of what’s happening throughout the season is crucial. Numbers from Modesto area.