Re: [apple-crop] Migrant Potato Leafhopper control

2013-11-22 Thread Bill Beni
Here in Central Virginia this year we rotated Calypso with Carbaryl as populations settled in to our blocks. It worked great. On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM, David Kollas kol...@sbcglobal.net wrote: This past season I had continued re-infestation of potato leafhopper in young

Re: [apple-crop] Tall spindle trellis

2014-02-20 Thread Bill Beni
We have rows over 1100 feet long but installed an 'H' brace at about 400' - 500' to add stability. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 8:23 AM, Arthur Kelly kellyorcha...@gmail.comwrote: What is the longest length of trellis for tall spindle apple planting that growers have experience with? -- Art

Re: [apple-crop] Narrow Tall Spindle Layout

2014-07-07 Thread Bill Beni
FL56 is a rootstock smaller than most 9's. It is not fireblight resistant. I have been told it likes to top out around 8 feet. Availability may be an issue. On Fri, Jul 4, 2014 at 4:20 PM, Matt Pellerin m...@treworgyorchards.com wrote: The reason I am so interested in maximizing production is

Re: [apple-crop] New Holland vs. John Deere

2015-11-07 Thread Bill Beni
We have a T4050f with the optional front 3pt. arms and PTO. We also have a T4060f, both are orchard models with cabs. They are real workhorses. I love the supersteer and how well they ride even on rough ground. We also have 3 John Deere 5101EN models. We have appreciated the economy PTO, it saves