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.
Bloom Timing and Honey Bee Foraging: Planning Pollination and Spray Timing
Friday May 01, 2026
At a Glance Bloom timing is critical to crop set and overall yield in the current growing season. Accurate bloom timing supports planning for pollination, sprays, and orchard operations. Pollin...
Apple Leaf Curling Midge: Understanding Risk in Young Apple Orchards
Friday Apr 24, 2026
At a Glance Apple leaf curling midge (ALCM) is a newly recognized pest in apple orchards in the Okanagan. Also known as apple leaf gall midge or apple leaf midge. Primarily affects young orchar...
Brown Rot: Understanding Risk and Preventing Post‑Harvest Loss
Monday Apr 20, 2026
At a Glance Brown rot is a fungal disease affecting cherries and other soft fruits. Infections appear as brown, circular lesions and can develop raised grey spores on fruit. Fruit with brown ro...
Apple Scab: What Growers Need to Know
Friday Apr 17, 2026
At a Glance Apple scab incidence is increasing in some Okanagan orchards and is appearing more frequently at the packinghouse. Scab can show as visible lesions on fruit or leaves, or later as pi...
Managing Fire Blight Risk During Bloom
Friday Apr 17, 2026
At a Glance Fire blight can severely damage orchard health, productivity, and long-term viability. Infected wood, shoots, and fruit become blackened and die, reducing yield. Active infections c...