AGRICULTURAL AND FARM NEWS By Nathan Winter Extension Educator – Agricultural Productions Systems McLeod/Meeker County The spring time weather will soon be heading our way. Prune apple ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

Apple season may be over but the work isn’t, farmers are busy in the winter months preparing for spring. Marshall Saunders ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Winter is the ideal time of the year to prune many trees. The branches are bare which makes it easier to see the overall ...

One of them is that it “encourages extremely strong spring growth”. Additionally, the decrease in leaves allows you to see more of your tree's shape and structure. How to prune apple trees ...

Can I reduce the height of my apple trees so all the fruit is within reach without a ladder? Is this a good time to prune apple and other fruit trees?

By Amy-Lynn Albertson N.C. Cooperative Extension Many people believe my job slows down during winter, thinking I have a “break.” In reality, winter can serve as a precursor to what is to come in ...

Peach trees are generally considered easy to grow—but that doesn't mean you can skip pruning. Pruning is an ... this occurs around late winter or early spring, but if there's still a risk ...