Walking out my door this morning, it didn’t feel like I was opening my oven – finally. The heat wave over the last several days […]

Dear Wisconsin grape growers: Graduate student, Courtney Meeks, is collecting powdery mildew and downy mildew samples for free fungicide resistance testing. If you are observing powdery mildew and/or […]

As we near harvest season, many Wisconsin vineyards are experiencing the effects of a rainy season on fruit clusters. Several commercial growers have reported dealing […]

The start of August was unprecedented—cool mornings and highs in the mid-70’s! It has felt like autumn, and I am not upset. Showers appear to […]

Just like that, it’s almost August! Veraison has set in for Southern Wisconsin vineyards, so the anticipation for harvest is upon us. We cover that […]

A cool front has made its way into Wisconsin. I think we are all sighing with relief and soaking up the cooler temperatures for however […]

In southern Wisconsin most of the grape cultivars have reach the E-L* stage 31 (Berries pea-size) stage. One thing I have noticed in many wine […]

Storms, insects, and disease – Oh My! We are about halfway through the season, and 2024 is proving to be an interesting year. I discuss […]

With the frequency of rain we’ve experienced this season, grape anthracnose is emerging in several vineyards. This increase in moisture creates ideal conditions for the […]

Being a Georgia native, I thought I left this heat & humidity behind! This duo is a double whammy for grapes. The heat speeds up […]