But cold stress from late frosts was especially damaging this year. Early cold damage from a late frost caused the fruits to drop. Dear Roger: Is that why they are still falling?

Small fruits and tree fruits have occasionally experienced cold damage from extreme cold in the wintertime. Bruce Bordelon, retired Purdue small fruit specialist said, “Ten below zero is a commonly ...

It’s normal for fruit trees to drop some fruit early in the summer to stay healthy and balanced. Pollination problems, pests, ...

It has been quite a year for Indiana gardeners already, and it has only just begun! We’ve had just about the whole range of possible weather from drought to flood and late frost to blazing heat.

Fruits can grow 1 mm a day in warm weather, so in an average year, farmers would be in a seven- to 10-day window for applying their thinners. The cold will slow fruit growth, so the opportunity ...

Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer-lasting fruit, with increased ...

5 Fruits that Fight the Flu If you're not eating the recommended 5 fruits and vegetables a day, here's a new reason to head to the produce aisle by Amy Palanjian Published: Nov 30, 2014 12:00 AM EST ...

Spraying persimmon trees with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) can result in healthier, longer lasting fruit, with increased antioxidants a new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has found.  ...

Labor Laws for Working in a Cold Plant With Minimum Heat. Working in cold plants, such as storage facilities for perishable foods or dairy products waiting transport, presents potential health ...