The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state.  The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from September […]

As we approach harvest, make sure to double check the preharvest interval for any product you might use! Insect and Disease Control Apple Disease Pressure – […]

The PDDC receives samples of many plant and soil samples from around the state.  The following diseases/disorders have been identified at the PDDC from August […]

Conditions have been dry and we got some much-needed rain today. We are still behind normal for degree days, and apple harvest will also likely […]

Brian Smith is a professor of Horticulture and State Extension Commercial Fruit Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He teaches advanced fruit and vegetable […]

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has been researching stone fruit hybrids. This is the only program of its type in an 11-state and 3-Canadian province […]

Precipitation can impact the performance of insecticides, but some compounds resist wash-off. There are several critical factors that influence impact of precipitation on a pesticide’s […]

Leaf tissue analysis is the best indicator of plants’ nutritional status as it measures directly the concentration of nutrients in the plant. Soil test can […]

A few large storms blew through this past week, with minor reports of hail. Otherwise, it has been warm and humid. Tart cherry harvest is […]

The caseload at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab (IDL) has remained high over the last two weeks.  Reports of fruit crop insect activity submitted to […]