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Jul 17, 2025

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By Craig Cramer

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Fruit and Soil Health Program Work Teams held a joint meeting July 11 to tour research orchards and facilities for updates on the latest science from Ithaca-based faculty and staff.

The day started with a morning tour of apple and grape research at Cornell’s Lansing Orchard led by Cornell AES orchard manager Jay Owens, Cornell IPM fruit coordinator Anna Wallis, and Horticulture Section associate professor Greg Peck.

Source : cornell.edu

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