@EricOtt19

God, Family, Country, Plants, Soils, Weeds. Tweets are my own. Aspiring pomologist.

Joined February 2020
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2026 apple #harvest season is in full swing! This beauty is 'Ludacrisp'. #fruit #apples
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September waterhemp seedlings in central Indiana #weeds
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A morningglory kind of morning in central Indiana.
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'Honeycrisp' season is upon us in central Indiana. Showing one fruit. Partially damaged fruit from April 20 freeze event. One side looks great, the other side not so much. This was dependent on a lot of factors. Location on tree, side facing up, proximity to leaves, & more.
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'Pristine' #apples close to #harvest.
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Squash bug eggs on cucurbit leaf. Get them before they get your zucchini!
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OTT Eric Ott retweeted
Valent USA
@ValentUSAJul 2
We’re very pleased to share that the @EPA has approved the registration of our new herbicide active ingredient Rapidicil® (epyrifenacil).  The first two products utilizing the new herbicide active ingredient -- Empera® and Empera Viragess™ -- will be available for use in late 2026. We appreciate the EPA’s science-based regulatory process and approval of this registration, which enables us to bring this innovation to U.S. farmers. Learn more here: valent.com/articles/valent-u… #Agriculture #Innovation #WeedManagement #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Tommy Butts@PUweedsJun 11
Please join us for our 2026 Purdue Weed Science Field Day! We'll discuss 2026 weed control issues, new technology, & provide research-based #INcrops weed management recommendations. Plus a free hot breakfast courtesy of @ValentUSA! Come hungry for food and knowledge! #PUweeds
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Fire blight in pome #fruit is a extremely destructive bacterial disease. Had to remove 4 apple trees today as the bacteria made it into the trunk and will eventually kill the tree. #apples #ooze
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Some #freeze damage on early planted #soybean and #corn in west central Ohio. @OrtezCornCrops @StepUpSoy #Ohwx #plant26. Some soybean unifoliates crispy after weekend's cold weather.
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Worst of the #frost damage on #apples from April 20th freeze. 99% of the fruit 0% to very minor damage. This one is the exception. #spring #inwx
OTT Eric Ott@EricOtt19Apr 20
Cold morning in central Indiana. Bottomed out at 29.1°F in Hancock County just after sunrise. Apple trees did not like it, but should have minimal fruit damage. #spring #fruit #apples #freeze #inwx
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Cold morning in central Indiana. Bottomed out at 29.1°F in Hancock County just after sunrise. Apple trees did not like it, but should have minimal fruit damage. #spring #fruit #apples #freeze #inwx
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First #apple bloom emergence in central Indiana. 10-14 days ahead of average.#fruit #spring
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Giant ragweed seedlings living their best life in central Indiana. #weeds #spring #snow #inwx
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It was 72 degrees only 18 hours ago. #spring #inwx
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First green visible on #apples in central Indiana. Long ways to go. Hope we stay out damaging cold the rest of the way! #fruit #spring #wx
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A harbinger of spring in central Indiana, giant ragweed plants emerging! Ties for third earliest observation (2023). Only 2024 (March 3), and 2017 (March 5) were earlier in the past 18 years of observation. This year 14 days ahead of 18 year average. #weeds #spring
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Valent USA
@ValentUSA10 Dec 2025
Hello from Grand Rapids and the @GLEXPO!🍎 We’re spending the week learning insights from the 2025 growing season, exploring new trends, opportunities, and challenges in fruit and vegetable production, and sharing how Valent's solutions can support thriving, more marketable crops. Whether you’re focused on fruit or vegetable production, we’d love to connect and hear what’s top of mind for your operation this season. If you’re walking the show, come find us at Booth #819 and #821, we’re here and ready to talk all things specialty crops, including ReTain® PGR! Learn more: valent.com/products/retain-p… #GLEXPO #MidwestAg #FruitAndVegetableProduction #SpecialtyCropGrowers #ValentUSA
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Chilly in central Indiana this morning! #fall
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Valent USA
@ValentUSA15 Aug 2025
Celebrating Excellence in Apple Growing!🍎🏆 Valent U.S.A. congratulates Jim Engelsma of Engelsma’s Apple Barn (Walker, MI) – the 2025 Apple Grower of the Year, recognized by American Fruit Grower (@AFG_WFG, @GrowingProduce) and @MeisterMedia! A third-generation apple grower, Jim is known for his innovative high-density orchards, award-winning cider, and dedication to mentoring fellow growers. We also applaud regional winners Joy Cline, Benjamin Schilling, and Cass & Mac Gebbers for their outstanding contributions to the apple industry. As the exclusive sponsor of this prestigious award, Valent U.S.A. is honored to help recognize the innovation, leadership, and the community of American apple production!👏 Learn more about Jim and the other winners here: growingproduce.com/fruits/ap… #AppleGrowerOfTheYear #SustainableAg #ValentUSA
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