Author: jrusso2
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Posted on March 1, 2024
Chlorpyrifos Is Back for 2024
Chlorpyrifos (Lorsban/Govern/Hatchet/Pilot/Warhawk/others) has not yet seen its last days on the market. Recall that on August 18, 2021, EPA issued its final rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances, […]
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Strategies To Delay Bud Break in Grapes
The overall mild winter and warm temperatures we have experienced in the last 2 weeks will certainly result in earlier bud break than previous years. […]
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Unseasonably Warm Weather Effect on Fruit Crops
The unseasonably warm weather in the last couple of weeks has many growers concerned about the prospect of an extremely early season. This winter, besides […]
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Posted on November 28, 2023
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update November 17, 2023
In 2023, the PDDC continues to provide diagnoses through examination of digital photographs, as well as physical samples. Click here for the PDDC’s current submission […]
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Posted on October 5, 2023
Organic Day Neutral Strawberry Scouting Report for September 28, 2023
This will be the final scouting report for the year. Thanks for a great season! This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at […]
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Recent Rains Bring Late Season Cluster Rots to Wisconsin Vineyards
With the recent rains, we are seeing and hearing about increased reports of gray mold (Botrytis bunch rot) and sour rot. Both diseases are considered […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: October 2, 2023
Phenology Petite Pearl was harvested last week. This levels on Marquette and Frontenac, which is planned to be harvested Thursday and Friday this week. By […]
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Posted on October 2, 2023
Organic Day Neutral Strawberry Scouting Report for September 21, 2023
This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) was conducted Thursday, September 21st in the morning. […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update September 29, 2023
In 2023, the PDDC continues to provide diagnoses through examination of digital photographs, as well as physical samples. Click here for the PDDC’s current submission […]
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Posted on September 25, 2023
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update September 22, 2023
In 2023, the PDDC continues to provide diagnoses through examination of digital photographs, as well as physical samples. Click here for the PDDC’s current submission […]