Episode

We didn't start the fire blight

Podcast: Garden Variety
Published: May 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 776
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Summary

Fire blight can spread fast through orchards and backyard fruit trees, leaving growers scrambling to protect their crops. We talk with Iowa State University assistant professor and fruit tree specialist Suzanne Slack about how fire blight develops, what warning signs to look for and the impact it can have on fruit trees across Iowa.