Maintain low spray pressure to avoid drift of the Tree-Hold mix- 

 ture. Spray on tree trunks is of no concern but drift onto scaffold 

 limbs will damage foliage and fruit. Although annual sprays of Tree- 

 Hold mixture may be required, the number of suckers should be gradually 

 reduced. It is of interest to note that researchers in New York State 

 reported in 1978 that 3 consecutive annual applications of Tree-Hold 

 has had no harmful effect on tree growth or productivity. 



Summary 



Tree-Hold Sprout Inhibitor A-112 is a useful chemical tool for 

 the control of water sprouts and suckers in our apple orchards. We 

 are reasonably sure of its effectiveness for water sprout control but 

 need much more experience with its use on suckers. The new registra- 

 tion will allow growers to evaluate the effectiveness of Tree-Hold for 

 sucker control under a variety of conditions. Grower experiences with 

 Tree-Hold for sucker control will add to the information currently 

 being obtained at our Horticultural Research Center and by James 

 Williams, Regional Fruit Specialist in Northeastern Massachusetts. 



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U.S. APPLE EXPORTERS EXPECT ANOTHER GOOD, YEAR 

 FOLLOWING RECORD SHOWING IN 1977/78 



Gilbert E. Sindelar, Director 

 Horticultural and Tropical Products Division 

 Foreign Agricultural Service 

 U.S. Department of Agriculture 

 Washington, D.C. 20250 



After a banner 1977/78 season, U.S. apple exporters are prepar- 

 ing for another good year in 1978/79. More normal crops in major 

 markets of Western Europe following shortfalls last season conceiv- 

 ably could keep U.S. apple exports from reaching the record sales of 

 $66 million achieved in 1977/78 (July-June). But sales promise to 

 be brisk as markets in Latin America, the Middle East, Far East, and 

 other areas are developed further. 



Another bumper U.S. crop -- estimated at 3.3 million metric 

 tons, the same as last year's -- will allow ample supplies for export 

 while intensifying pressure to sell abroad. Moreover, the crops are 

 abundant in traditional exporting areas such as the Pacific North- 

 west, New England, and eastern New York State. 



The status of the U.S. dollar also will have a bearing on U.S. 

 trade. Prior to its recent strengthening, the U.S. dollar was 

 declining against many currencies of the world. For instance, the 



Reprinted from November 13, 1978 issue of Foreign Agriculture 

 with permission from the author. 



