Author: jrusso2
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Posted on May 30, 2024
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update May 17, 2024
The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from May 11, 2024 through May 17, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS […]
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Posted on May 21, 2024
Using EPA Bulletins Live Two
As the EPA prepares to take a more site-specific approach to enforcing the Endangered Species Act, the printed labels on chemistry packaging will not have […]
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Mid-May Hail
At the May 17 Virtual Brown Bag, Dave Jones discussed the May 7 hail event that struck some locations near Warrens as well as the […]
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Update from the Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station
Recent activity at the station is the planting of the newly renovated beds, done with the help of Steve Gebhardt. Three beds total, one planted […]
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Grower Update: Vilas Cranberry
Hello everyone, what a crazy busy, cold and wet spring we have been having. Seems as if it rains all day and then clears of […]
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Grower Update: Flying Dollar Cranberry
Hello everybody! Most growers have applied the desired herbicide so far for this round and are seeing the effects of it. It’s always nice to […]
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Posted on May 16, 2024
2024 Wisconsin Vineyard Update: Pre-Bloom Disease Control
As shoots begin to elongate in many Wisconsin vineyards, we have seen several Phomopsis and black rot infection events across the state; check out recorded […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Chris McGuire Chat #2
I had my second chat with Chris on May 13… With most varieties past petal fall and younger trees displaying a few straggler flowers, removing […]
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Petiole Sampling for Determining Fertilization Needs in Cold Climate Grapes
Assessing the nutritional status of your grapevines through mature leaf petiole sampling is essential for maintaining vineyard health and productivity. Here’s how to effectively sample […]
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Managing Fruit Set in Young Apple Trees: Effective Strategies for Growers
It’s common for newly planted and young apple trees to set fruit, but allowing these young trees to bear fruit can hinder their growth and […]