Vermont Apples Battle Climate Change | Montpelier News

Vermont’s apple growers are battling climate change head-on as warmer springs fuel devastating fire blight and heavier rains spread apple scab, threatening orchards with never-before-seen pests and diseases. Farmers are adapting through innovative tactics—like snow-mowing to kill fungal spores and sticky traps to monitor bugs—while partnering with universities to deploy weather-based pest forecasts and eco-friendly treatments like copper fungicides. It’s a relentless fight, but with science and smart farming, Vermont’s iconic apples are staying sweet for pies, cider, and pick-your-own adventures. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/vermont/2026/09/16/vermont-apple-orchards-picking-climate-change-disease/91759378007/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/72345020833287af Report issues to [email protected].