Category: Disease
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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 19, 2025
Black Rot and Downy Mildew Alert: Diagnosis and Management After Recent Rains in Wisconsin Vineyards
Following significant rain across much of Wisconsin in the past couple of weeks—and more in the forecast—grape growers need to be on high alert for […]
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Prepare Your Fruit Crops for This Weekend’s Heat and Humidity
This weekend, much of Wisconsin will experience a significant heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 95–98°F (35–36°C) on Saturday and Sunday. These highs, combined with high humidity, will […]
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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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Managing Phomopsis Cane and Leaf Spot in Wisconsin Vineyards
As the growing season progresses in Wisconsin vineyards, now is a good time to revisit an early-season disease that can have lasting consequences—Phomopsis cane and […]
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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 […]
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Posted on May 8, 2025
Wisconsin Orchard Update: Fire Blight Management
Fire blight, caused by Erwinia amylovora, continues to challenge apple growers—especially as spring weather patterns shift. With a growing number of tools available, including organic […]
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Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: May 7, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Weather is warming […]
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Posted on April 25, 2025
Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: April 25, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share fruit scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. This newsletter will cover apple […]