Author: jrusso2
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Posted on August 24, 2023
Vineyard Scouting Report: August 21, 2023
Phenology At the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in Madison, WI, shoots from primary buds average around E-L* 36 (Berries with intermediate sugar levels) […]
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Posted on August 22, 2023
Plant Disease vs. Plant Stress this Summer
This season I’ve received a lot of emails and phone calls concerning fruit crops showing symptoms of decline often associated with diseases. It’s worth noting […]
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Organic Day Neutral Strawberry Scouting Report for August 11, 2023
This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) was conducted Friday, August 11th in the afternoon. […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update August 18, 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 August 10, 2023
Wisconsin Orchard Tips: Reducing the Risk of Apple Storage Rots
As we enter the apple harvesting season, taking care to prevent damage to fruit and subsequent rot infections is critical. For apple growers, post-harvest molds […]
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Cluster Thinning After Veraison, Does It Improve Fruit Quality?
Cluster thinning is a widely used vineyard management technique aimed at enhancing grape and wine quality. However, the outcomes of cluster thinning vary across studies, […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Philippe Coquard Chat #9
Hello Wisconsin Fruit News subscribers and welcome back to Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective! I had my ninth chat with Philippe on August […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: August 7, 2023
Phenology At the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in Madison, WI, shoots from primary buds average around E-L* 35 (Berries begin to color and […]
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Organic Day Neutral Strawberry Scouting Report for August 4, 2023
This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) was conducted Friday, August 4th in the morning. […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update
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 […]