The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from June 15, 2024 through June 21, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS     […]

Hello everyone, what a wild spring Mother Nature has been dealing us this year.  We have certainly made up for loss of precipitation over the […]

Hello everybody! Things are moving along fast here in central Wisconsin. Early varieties are seeing bloom while Stevens are just starting to see scattered bloom. […]

The new beds planted beginning of May are really starting to push a lot of growth, while the established beds are just starting to get […]

Correction: Spongy Moth larvae do in fact have a treatment threshold in cranberries: 4.5 larvae in sets of 25 sweeps. Thanks to Cesar Rodriguez-Saona of […]

The phosphorus that cranberries take up serves many important roles in cranberry plants. Phosphorus is an important part of holding together cells, storing, and using […]

With the frequency of rain we’ve experienced this season, grape anthracnose is emerging in several vineyards. This increase in moisture creates ideal conditions for the […]

I had my third chat with Chris on June 17… Despite continued rain events, Chris’ orchard has been drying off quickly, allowing them to continue […]

As we enter early summer in Wisconsin, apple fruit diseases become a critical concern, especially with the recent wet weather conditions. This season’s rain increases […]

Being a Georgia native, I thought I left this heat & humidity behind! This duo is a double whammy for grapes. The heat speeds up […]