From the Field
Check out the articles below to explore seasonal updates and practical tools to support your on farm decisions throughout the year. Many articles also feature Hort Short videos that provide a hands on look at key topics.
Scab season begins… time to set your green tip date!
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
At a Glance Set your green tip date in the Apple Scab model (Gala or McIntosh are usually first indicators). Infections can occur from green tip through harvest; monitor for infection conditions...
Set your Green Tip date now!
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Apple scab overwinters in infected leaves on the orchard floor. The spores (called ascospores) mature around the same time that the new growth begins to appear in the spring (green tip stage). Spores ...
Scab model settings
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
In order to set the green tip date for the scab model, open the tab on the left-hand side – "View by Model". Click on your Station. The program is accepting the Green Tip date into the square ma...
Pear Psylla: Everything You Need to Know
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
At a Glance Keeping pear psylla populations low during the dormant season is critical. Correct identification and timing pesticide applications to the pest’s life stage are key. Overw...
Pear Psylla (with Hort Short)
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
At a Glance Pear psylla is a major pest in BC pear orchards due to rapid pesticide resistance and year‑round pressure. Damage occurs from feeding (honeydew & sooty mold) and as a vector of...