As we approach bloom, now is the time to think about fertilization in your vineyard. Nitrogen, in particular, should be available by bloom to support strong canopy […]

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 […]

As the growing season is about to start, I want to provide you with a brief update on where crops stand here in southern Wisconsin […]

As we approach harvest, many Wisconsin grape growers have reported uneven ripening across clusters and even within individual clusters. This issue, though not uncommon, presents […]

Update: The comment period has been extended to October 16. Dear Wisconsin Grape Growers – Many of you are already aware that the EPA is […]

As we are beginning the end of the season, anticipation is in the air. Harvest has begun around Wisconsin for earlier varieties with some nearing […]

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 […]