The graphs below present fruit quality data Brix, TA, and pH from berries sampled from the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in Madison, WI, […]

At the West Madison Research Station (WMARS), a lot of berry splitting was observed on 9/23/19 and social wasps started showing up to take advantage […]

Maturity levels are running 6-8 days later than normal due to cool, wet weather at the Peninsular Agricultural Research Station (PARS).  We are currently harvesting […]

The rain just keeps coming. Apple harvest is ongoing and grapes are slowly increasing in sugars. Apple and grape maturity reports will be published weekly […]

The graphs below present fruit quality data Brix, TA, and pH from berries sampled from the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in Madison, WI, […]

Apple harvest has begun! Maturity levels are running 6-8 days later than normal due to cool, wet weather.  We are currently harvesting Murray, Zestar, and […]

The graphs and table below present fruit quality data Brix, TA, and pH from berries sampled from the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in […]

During the last 3 growing seasons, as harvest time approaches, we have noticed a sudden shriveling of berries and wilting of clusters. The symptoms might […]

MSU is still collecting grape powdery mildew samples. This post appeared in July 2019. Powdery mildew in grapes (caused by the fungus Erysiphe necator) can reduce […]

At the Peninsular Agricultural Research Station (PARS), grapevine development has reached E-L stage 36  ( “Berries with intermediate sugar values”). All the varieties are colored […]