As we move into the growing season, it’s crucial for apple growers to ensure their ‘Honeycrisp’ orchards are primed for optimal fruit production. Unlike many […]

As temperatures climb and buds break across Wisconsin, apple scab management is top of mind. Warmer weather trends are occurring across the state, and the […]

Wisconsin apple growers are facing the start of the 2025 season with a challenging setup: high levels of Venturia inaequalis (apple scab) infection were reported […]

As the growing season is about to start, I want to provide you with a brief update on where crops stand here in southern Wisconsin […]

Southwest injury, also known as sunscald, is a wintertime phenomenon affecting certain deciduous trees, particularly young ones with thin bark. This damage occurs on the southwest […]

I’ve seen several reports of blister spot in apple orchards this season, which aligns with the particularly wet conditions we’ve experienced. The excess moisture creates […]

Sunburn in apples is a significant issue for apple growers, leading to considerable economic losses and affecting fruit quality. This condition results from excessive exposure […]

I had my third chat with Chris on June 17… Despite continued rain events, Chris’ orchard has been drying off quickly, allowing them to continue […]

As we enter early summer in Wisconsin, apple fruit diseases become a critical concern, especially with the recent wet weather conditions. This season’s rain increases […]

In southern Wisconsin we are approaching 20 mm fruit size, which means the window for thinning is almost over. For those orchards that still need […]