Caseload at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab (IDL) has started increasing as we progress into the growing season, and is expected to further increase over […]

Hello grape growers, it’s officially May, and with it, the anticipation of the season is in full swing! Phenology At the West Madison Agricultural Research […]

For apple growers, particularly those cultivating ‘Honeycrisp’, precise fertilization is crucial for achieving optimal fruit quality and yield. Here’s a guide to help you manage […]

The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from April 27, 2024 through May 3, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS     […]

Hello Wisconsin Fruit News subscribers and welcome back to season 3 of Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective! The goal of this series is […]

Hello grape growers, I’m excited to share grape scouting updates with you again this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. I’m Courtney C Meeks, a […]

It has come to my attention that many growers are not using some of the apple thinning models available on NEWA, mostly because they don’t […]

Early cultivars in Southern Wisconsin will be at petal fall by early next week, when we reach about 100-125 growing degree days from bloom. This […]

Cicadas are in the national spotlight this year with the emergence of two groups (broods) of these insects in the eastern half of the country: […]

With the above average temperatures this spring, insect activity is a bit ahead of schedule compared to recent years. Diagnostic caseload at the UW Insect […]