Precision Crop Load Management 2015 - Information and Tools for the Job
Learning and implementing precision apple thinning will not be difficult this year. We have videos and a webinar that will bring you up to speed on this very important crop management tool.
Video 1: Precision Crop Load Management (PCLM) – An overview of PCLM and its benefits by Dr. Terrance Robinson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DixETqPgLa4&feature=youtu.be
Video 2: PCLM Conversations with Growers - NY grower’s perspective on PCLM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-CFHzA6hJM&feature=youtu.be
Video 3: Learning Precision Apple Thinning – The details on how to implement the thinning protocol on your farm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoC2rRIsb-g&feature=youtu.be
PCLM Webinar: 2015 Webinar by Terrance Robinson reviewing the benefits of PCLM and the 2015 protocol for precision thinning
https://cornell.webex.com/cornell/ldr.php?RCID=56af8ee7a0c79a21953bf8314ef9b81b
Precision Thinning Steps for 2015: A printable word document that you can carry with you when starting the protocol on your farm. See Document Below.
Fruit Count per Tree Calculator for 2015: An excel spreadsheet that will help you calculate a target fruit count per tree based on achievable yields and fruit size desired. See Document Below
The work of the Precision Chemical Thinning Program is supported by the Apple and Research Development Fund.
Precision Thinning Steps – 2015 (pdf; 86KB)
Fruit Count per Tree Calculator - Precision Thinning 2015 (xlsx; 11KB)
Upcoming Events
Apple Leafcurling Midge IPM - Webinar

February 16, 2023
In recent years, the apple leafcurling midge (ALCM) has become an increasingly problematic pest in many orchards across the northeast.
Western NY Fruit Conference - "State of the Industry"

February 27 - February 28, 2023
Henrietta, NY
CCE-LOF are excited to bring you a muti-day fruit conference in WNY! This is replacing our Winter Fruit Schools. Tentative Agenda is now available.
Fire Blight Informational Series - Michigan Fire Blight Meeting
March 1, 2023 : Michigan Fire Blight Meeting
Traverse City, MI
The team leading the national fire blight SCRI grant "Comprehensive Fire Blight Management for the United States" is hosting a March meeting (in person or virtual) as well as a webinar series. This multi-state series will address new research on best management practices for fire blight control. You are encouraged to attend these events which will provide cutting edge research recommendations into how to manage fire blight. Each session eligible for some DEC credits (see below for quantities, and bottom of article for direction on how to receive credit).