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I am doing something similar, recently enrolled 21 acres into a SAFE CRP monarch pollinator program. Planting to take place later this month.

This fall will be my first year making apple sauce. Mostly Honey Crisp, Liberty, Cortland, Empire, and Golden Russet. May throw in some Franklin Cider and Chestnut crab. Bought the following food mill to try canning apple and tomato sauce.

I’ve been using a high pressure NorthStar sprayer from Northern Tool ( linked below). I upgraded the tank from 16 to 26 gallons. Has worked well for a number of years. https://m.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200649549_200649549

Thanks for the reply! I will give it a try!! I ordered another one to have available if I can’t get this one to work. Thinking it might also be an issue with the solenoid. Next sprayers going to be a Rears 3pt. Pac Blast. Thanks again!

Seeking advice - I have a 16 gal. Northern Tool high pressure tree sprayer that will not pull a suction at tank inlet. I have had a similar problem with this model sprayer in the past. The current sprayer has been in use for less than 4 months. Any suggestions on what might be wrong or how to...

Thanks for the tip! Already have a Eversprout pole picker.

Bought a 10 ft. Hasegawa ladder Saturday. Let the picking begin!

Thanks for the info Chummer!

Thanks for the reply Chummer, in what way(s) has P18 been better for you? Thank you!

Received an update from Cummins yesterday on my 2018 grafting order that was to be delivered next year: 10 - Yarlington Mill were grafted to wrong root stock. I ordered B.118, they grafted P18. Don’t want P18. 8 of the 15 Spartans failed 3 of the 10 Liberty failed 3 of the 20 Haralson failed...

Thanks for the feedback - much appreciated!! Going to start with the 10 footer based on feedback from you and Appleman, will contact the dealer tomorrow. Thanks again!!

Thanks Appleman - I appreciate the feedback!!

Many thanks TC for the info! Much appreciated! Wondering how many ounces to use per gallon? Thanks!

Anyone purchasing Sevin SL (2.5 gal) for Japanese beetle control? If yes, who do you purchase from? Thank you!

Look forward to the photos!