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.
Cherry Powdery Mildew
Monday Jun 01, 2026
At a Glance Cherry powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting leaves and fruit. Infections appear as white powdery growth, often in circular patches. Infected fruit can contaminate entire box...
Western Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis indifferens)
Friday May 29, 2026
At a Glance Western cherry fruit fly is a native pest that affects cherries and other soft fruit. Adults lay eggs in ripening fruit, leading to larval infestation inside the fruit. Any larvae p...
Peach Twig Borer (Anarsia lineatella) and Peach Tree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa)
Wednesday May 27, 2026
At a Glance Peach twig borer damages shoots, buds, leaves, and fruit. Peach tree borer attacks the base of trees, weakening structure and health. Fruit damage may appear as pin‑prick holes wi...
Apple Clearwing Moth: Trunk Spray Timing and Management
Monday May 25, 2026
At a Glance Apple clearwing moth (ACWM) is an invasive trunk‑boring pest of apple trees. Larvae feed beneath the bark, weakening trees and contributing to decline. Trunk sprays are one of the...
Obliquebanded Leafroller (OBLR): Seasonal Risk and Control Timing
Wednesday May 20, 2026
At a Glance Obliquebanded leafroller (OBLR) is a common pest in apple and pear orchards. Larval feeding can damage leaves and developing fruit. Fruit damage may appear as small pin‑prick hole...