Author: jrusso2
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Posted on July 27, 2023
Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Philippe Coquard Chat #8
Hello Wisconsin Fruit News subscribers and welcome back to Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective! I had my eighth chat with Philippe on July […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: July 24, 2023
Phenology At the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in Madison, WI, shoots from primary buds average around E-L* stage 33 (Berries still hard and […]
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Organic Day Neutral Strawberry Scouting Report for July 21, 2023
This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) was conducted Friday, July 21st in the morning. […]
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Managing Japanese Beetle in Apple
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) have become a growing concern for apple growers in recent years. These voracious feeders primarily skeletonize leaves by feeding between the […]
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Posted on July 24, 2023
UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update July 21, 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 July 21, 2023
Preharvest Drop Control in Apple Trees
In apple orchards, achieving efficient preharvest drop control is essential for maximizing fruit quality and storage potential. To address this concern, three registered materials have […]
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Posted on July 20, 2023
Organic Day Neutral Strawberry Scouting Report for July 14, 2023
This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) was conducted Friday, July 14th in the morning. […]
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Posted on July 19, 2023
Update on Diazinon
Correction: While there is a supply issue with Diazinon at this time, there should be an official statement from Adama soon, hopefully, about their plans […]
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Posted on July 18, 2023
Evaluating An Unusual After-Flood Residue
After winter floods were drawn down this spring, a handful of marshes in a similar geographic area found an unfamiliar residue clinging to their cranberry […]
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Beneficial Soil Bacteria – Role in Agriculture
Microbes such as bacteria, archaea, and fungi naturally occur in every soil. These microbes perform many different roles vital to the soils, from breaking down […]