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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 […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Insect Diagnostic Lab Update July 4, 2024
Posted onCaseload at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab (IDL) is very high and is expected to remain high for the next few months. A summary of […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: July 3, 2024
Posted onStorms, insects, and disease – Oh My! We are about halfway through the season, and 2024 is proving to be an interesting year. I discuss […]
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Weed of the Week: Northern St. Johnswort
Posted on July 2, 2024Introducing a new CCMJ feature, where we highlight one popular (or unpopular) weed from the classic book Weeds of the Cranberry Marsh: Jed Colquhoun, Teryl […]
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Research Experiences With QuinStar 4L in Cranberries
Posted onIn the past week or so some cranberry handlers have allowed use of QuinStar 4L as MRL export issues have been at least temporarily addressed […]