Before the fruit forms, spring frost and pests are shaping the harvest

By Charity Nebbe,

Samantha McIntosh

Published May 20, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT

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There are several threats to mitigate before a fruitful harvest.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with commercial fruit crop specialist Randall Vos about how the eventual harvest can be impacted by today's weather conditions, pests and diseases, and which cultivars to select to tip the scales in your favor.

Then, horticulture specialist Aaron Steil and DNR forester Mark Vitosh join to answer all your horticulture questions.

Guests:

Randall Vos, horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension
Mark Vitosh, district 12 forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.

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Samantha McIntosh

Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.

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Before the fruit forms, spring frost and pests are shaping the harvest

There are several threats to mitigate before a fruitful harvest.

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