However, what is not known is the impact of weed competition on production and fruit size in mature trees. Soil biota have a significant impact on nutrient cycling, soil quality and ultimately, tree growth and fruit production. In western Colorado organic growers rely on chicken manure and compost as a source of nutrients for their orchards. Influence of Flowering Woody Perennials on Natural Enemy Populations in Apple and Peach Orchards - This project will investigate the interaction of nectar and pollen sources, natural enemies and arthropod pests. Sustainable Orchards Management System for Intermountain Orchards - This outreach program is intended to increase the number of growers practicing integrated pest management in fruit production.
Information is delivered to growers via workshops and by exposing growers.
Surveys Exotic Lepidopteran and Coleopteran Pests of Fruit and Ornamental Plantings. USDA Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey. European Corn Borer in Western Colorado Sweet Corn. Funded by the Western Colorado Sweet Corn Administration. Western Cherry Fruit Fly in Organic Sweet Cherry Orchards.