Re: Apple-Crop: Medical question

Con So sorry to hear of your friends condition. While doing a quick internet search I came across this site that may provide leads? http://www.nutriwatch.org/07PublicHealth/foodsafety.html Best to you and you friend Mo Tougas Tougas Family Farm Massachusetts, USA On Dec 17, 2006, at 11:19

Re: Apple-Crop: Need parts

Scotino try contacting Worcester County Hort Society at Tower Hill Bot Gardens in Boylston, MA. They sell scion wood for heirlom cultivars. Mo Tougas Tougas Farm Northboro,MA On Dec 24, 2006, at 9:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: dear mr milburn, i dont have propellor parts but i saw your

Re: Apple-Crop: MFGA Summer Mtg. DVD

Joe It's the lenses Jon is using. It makes us all look like we're gaining weight. mo Tougas On Feb 16, 2007, at 6:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jon, Wes is still gaining weight and so is his bread. I guess I need a DVD player to lean about your test updates and results. It's 72 here

Re: Apple-Crop: Time article

Feel the glo! http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1595245,00.html Getting warmer! http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20070312,00.html Better call the fire department! http://artwork.barewalls.com/artwork/product.html?ArtworkID=284590 Mo Tougas Tougas Family Farm

Re: Apple-Crop: Early season hail damage

. In the previous 20 years, we saw hail 1 time. Is this pattern typical for a short period, or are we entering a prolonged pattern? Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA On Jun 22, 2007, at 10:08 PM, Karl Townsend wrote: The grower and I would appreciate hearing from folks who have

Re: Apple-Crop: ladders in pick your own

only. Best of luck with your PYO. I know the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but I long for the day when the market would allow me to harvest and wholesale my crop, and shut the gates to PYO. Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northboro, MA www.Tougasfarm.com On Jul 6

Re: Apple-Crop: fumigating machine wanted

Nathan I have one. Mo Tougas On Oct 5, 2008, at 11:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all... Looking for a used fumigant application machine, in good or reasonable shape. Preferably in the mid eastern states. Looking at the Reddick website, it seems there may be a difference in

Re: Apple-Crop: Pruning established open-center apple trees

to promote the interests of fruit growers in Massachusetts. Give it a look. It's a good investment. Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough, MA 01532 www.TougasFarm.com On Feb 22, 2009, at 11:03 AM, dmnor...@royaloakfarmorchard.com dmnor...@royaloakfarmorchard.com wrote: Steven

Re: Apple-Crop: Early bearing

I've found all the techniques mentioned work to some degree. I suspect that the more of them employed, the more likely you will succeed. One mentioned only briefly was the bending of branches below horizontal. It can be is very time consuming, and very effective. People of course have

Re: Apple-Crop: Early bearing

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Apple-Crop: IFTA Short Tour

: http://ifruittree.site-ym.com/default.asp?page=ShortOrchardTours I understand the hotels that are listed on the site are full, so you will need to check with other hotels in Geneva. Hope to see you there. Mo Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough, MA 01532 www.TougasFarm.com -- Maurice Tougas

[Apple-crop] IFTA seeking research proposals

Apple croppers, You are invited to submit research proposals to the International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA). Preference will be given to proposal for research in the following areas: fruit variety, rootstock, intensive orchard management systems, new technologies and additional

Re: [apple-crop] Tree height v. row spacing

/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

[apple-crop] Pommier, Le Mur Fruiter

-- Forwarded message -- From: maurice tougas appleman.maur...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM Subject: Pommier, Le Mur Fruiter To: Andre Tougas tougasf...@gmail.com Croppers, Does anyone know of a translated version of Pommier, le Mur fruitier? I am intrigued

Re: [apple-crop] Pommier, Le Mur Fruiter

. Then the robotic program fell down, too much cost, too poor yield, then we decided to go on with the orchard. Jean Marc Jourdain Ctifl Centre manager Jourdain(at)Ctifl.fr -- Forwarded message -- From: maurice tougas appleman.maur...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7

Re: [apple-crop] Pommier, Le Mur Fruiter

reduction in labor requirements is expected in the range of 10%. You are most kind to comment on these impressions. If there are additional points you believe I should consider, please feel free to bring them into the discussion. Thank you again, Maurice Tougas Fruit grower Northborough, MA

Re: [apple-crop] Pommier, Le Mur Fruiter

; many thanks. Con Traas The Apple Farm Cahir Ireland ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844

[apple-crop] IFTA Study Tour

to logistical limitations, the trip is currently limited to a total of 48 participants. I hope you will take a look at the itinerary, and give this informative tour a consideration. Thanks, Mo Tougas -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844

[apple-crop] IFTA 2012 Conference Registration

conference tour options to Central/Southern Chile, Argentina and Brazil. Mo Tougas -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo

[apple-crop] IFTA Chile Conference

Family Farm Northborough,MA 508 450 0844 -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

[apple-crop] IFTA 2012 Conference presentations

Conference next February! -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

Re: [apple-crop] Hedging tall spindle trees

://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SNxztQr-80feature=related* * * *Nick Lucking * *Cannon Valley Orchard* ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family

Re: [apple-crop] Painting Trees

Interesting observation, would be great to see some University trials. Perhaps the silica acts as irritant? Do you still see borers laying eggs and larva not surviving? Also, which borers are targets? I understand that there is work with pheromone confusion a la peach tee borer research going

Re: [apple-crop] How to deal with field mice

Alto Douro (UTAD) Tel.: + 351 259 350 447 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844

Re: [apple-crop] ledge in tall spindle planting

Quarter stick dynamite. Sent from my iPhone On 23 May 2012, at 01:35 PM, Frank Carlson fcarl...@carlsonorchards.com wrote: Michael: Thanks for the reply. What we have hit is granite ledge, which is non poundable. I think the boring machine will be needed. Frank Carlson From:

Re: [apple-crop] EverCrisp

-- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

Re: [apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand

___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple

Re: [apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand

, is it still necessary to spray this year? Thanks again Mo! Rye Hefley So Cal -- On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 3:09 AM PST maurice tougas wrote: You're doing fine Rye. You will encourage growth and do no harm. You'll also reduce the potential for fireblight infections. We

Re: [apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand

:* maurice tougas appleman.maur...@gmail.com *To:* Apple-crop discussion list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net *Sent:* Saturday, February 2, 2013 3:09 AM *Subject:* Re: [apple-crop] Removing Flowers by hand You're doing fine Rye. You will encourage growth and do no harm. You'll also reduce the potential

Re: [apple-crop] native pollinators

-- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

Re: [apple-crop] Late summer drop and fruit size

___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas

Re: [apple-crop] back up cameras for spray rig

-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450-0844 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop

Re: [apple-crop] Sprayer Calibration Between Training Styles

of one style block at a time? Cheers, Nick Lucking Cannon Valley Orchard Cannon Falls, MN ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm

Re: [apple-crop] Kasugamycin for fire blight

2011 Georgia Highway 120 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-714-8381 ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450

Re: [apple-crop] Arctic Apples again -

@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Northborough,MA 01532 508-450

Re: [apple-crop] MAIA newsletter

should find the > report interesting reading - > > David Doud - grower, IN > I cannot remember a year with warmer late fall/early winter weather > > ___ > apple-crop mailing list > apple-crop@virtualorchard.net > http://virtualorchar

Re: [apple-crop] Paulared

With a chainsaw Art! On Thursday, May 26, 2016, kellyorchards <kellyorcha...@gmail.com> wrote: > Has anyone ever overthinned Paulared? > > > > Art Kelly > Kelly Orchards > Acton, Maine > -- Maurice Tougas Tougas Family Farm Nort