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Update from the Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station
Posted on July 23, 2024New shop is almost complete with the anticipation of getting in it by August 1st. Crop is looking great which surprises me with the weather […]
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Grower Update: Vilas Cranberry
Posted onHello everyone, I hope that you were all able to enjoy some time with family over the 4th of July weekend! We finally got some […]
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Grower Update: Flying Dollar Cranberry
Posted onHello everybody! Most if not all growers here have said goodbye until next year for our honey bees. The big question is our fertilizer plans […]
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Evaluating a Farmer’s Risk Tolerance
Posted onKatie Wantoch shares a framework and quick quiz to encourage discussion about growers who work in partnerships. While this was written for FarmPulse: Crop Insurance […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: July 17, 2024
Posted on July 18, 2024A cool front has made its way into Wisconsin. I think we are all sighing with relief and soaking up the cooler temperatures for however […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update July 12, 2024
Posted onThe following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from July 6, 2024 through July 12, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS […]
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A Letter From Christelle Guédot: New Role Update
Posted onDear Fruit Growers, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an important change in my professional responsibilities that […]
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Notes From the Vineyard: Poor Fruit Set
Posted on July 5, 2024In 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 […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Chris McGuire Chat #5
Posted on July 4, 2024I had my fifth chat with Chris on July 2… Blue Roof Orchard has been experiencing more and more rain lately. Fortunately, there are no […]
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WI Fruit Grower Alert: Captan Under Review by the EPA
Posted onThe EPA has opened a comment period for an alternative mitigation proposal for the fungicide captan, currently utilized by many of our WI fruit crop […]