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 […]

Scouting at the West Madison Research Station (WMARS) vineyard occurred on 9/10/19 and there was no insect to report. No insecticide was applied on the […]

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

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

At the West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in Madison, WI, grapevine development has reached E-L* stage 36 (“Berries with intermediate sugar values”). Currently, vines […]