​Peach and Nectarine Program Grant Solicitation

The Peach and Nectarine Research Program is pleased to announce its call for proposals. 

Please notify Patrick Andrews by Monday, December 7^th if you intend to submit a research proposal to the Board for review at their February 3, 2021 meeting. 

Proposals are due by email (send to RA-AGCOMMODITIES@pa.gov) Friday, January 8^th 2021, 4:00 pm. 

Twelve hard copies postmarked by January 8^th 2021, must be mailed to the below address no later than Friday, January 15^th 2021 by 4:00 pm. 

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Bureau of Market Development

2301 North Cameron Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

Topics surveyed from producers are below.

Research Topic Survey Results for Pennsylvania Peach & Nectarine Research Board

• Biologicals and Nutrient balance for Control of disease
  
• Nutrient up take & foliar application timing, leaf testing, etc.
• Bacterial Spot
• Nutsedge Control - Weed Control
• Peach tree Borer
• Blossom Blast
• Chemical/Non-chemical pest/disease control
• Study why peach & nectarine trees over 12 years old come through the freeze with a better crop then younger trees.
• How to best control spotted lantern fly in an orchard