In this episode of Extension Out Loud, Mario Miranda Sazo, fruit extension specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension's (CCE) Lake Ontario Fruit Program, shares how advanced technology and agricultural techniques are revolutionizing apple orchards.

The digitalization of orchard management is transforming farming practices. Advanced drone technology now enables farmers to create precise blossom density maps. These maps provide crucial data on bloom levels, helping growers identify which trees are flourishing and which need additional care.

By leveraging drones, precision crop management, and advanced grafting techniques, CCE specialists and Cornell researchers are helping New York’s apple industry improve yields, enhance fruit quality, and promote orchard sustainability.