Category: Apples
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Posted on July 22, 2025
Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: July 16, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Rain continues to […]
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Posted on July 3, 2025
Wisconsin Orchard Update: Stay Ahead of Bitter Rot
As we head into July, Wisconsin apple growers should be on high alert for bitter rot, a disease that continues to increase in prevalence—even in […]
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Cold Damage in Apple Orchards – What We’re Seeing in 2025
This season, we’ve received multiple reports from apple growers across Wisconsin describing unusual symptoms in their orchards. These symptoms point to cold injury that likely […]
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Posted on July 2, 2025
Leaf Sampling Time for Honeycrisp: Start Now for Accurate Nutrient Results
We’re now entering the optimal window to collect leaf samples for Honeycrisp cultivars in Wisconsin and other regions with similar phenology. While leaf sampling for most apple […]
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Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 26, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Much of the […]
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Posted on June 20, 2025
Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 18, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Recent rain events […]
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Posted on June 6, 2025
Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 4, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Recent rain events […]
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Posted on June 5, 2025
Apple Fire Blight Shoot Blight Management for Wisconsin Growers
As bloom wraps up for many apple growers, the focus now shifts to managing shoot blight. With recent reports of shoot infections, I’m resharing key […]
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Posted on May 20, 2025
Thinning Decisions and Weather Outlook for Wisconsin Apple Growers
This week, temperatures remain cooler than average for this time of year, with daytime highs ranging from the low 50s to mid-60s°F and nighttime lows […]
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Posted on May 16, 2025
Wisconsin Orchard Update – May 16, 2025: Managing Fire Blight After a Hailstorm During Bloom and Petal Fall
Hailstorms during the bloom and petal fall stages can significantly increase the risk of fire blight in apple orchards. The physical damage caused by hail […]