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A Potential New Tool for Phosphorus Management: Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria
Posted on June 21, 2024The phosphorus that cranberries take up serves many important roles in cranberry plants. Phosphorus is an important part of holding together cells, storing, and using […]
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Grape Anthracnose this Rainy Season
Posted on June 20, 2024With the frequency of rain we’ve experienced this season, grape anthracnose is emerging in several vineyards. This increase in moisture creates ideal conditions for the […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Chris McGuire Chat #4
Posted onI had my third chat with Chris on June 17… Despite continued rain events, Chris’ orchard has been drying off quickly, allowing them to continue […]
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Wisconsin Apple Disease Update – June 21, 2024: Summer Rot Prevention
Posted onAs we enter early summer in Wisconsin, apple fruit diseases become a critical concern, especially with the recent wet weather conditions. This season’s rain increases […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: June 17, 2024
Posted onBeing a Georgia native, I thought I left this heat & humidity behind! This duo is a double whammy for grapes. The heat speeds up […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update June 14, 2024
Posted on June 19, 2024The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from June 8, 2024 through June 14, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update June 7, 2024
Posted onThe following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from June 1, 2024 through June 7, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update May 31, 2024
Posted on June 3, 2024The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from May 25, 2024 through May 31, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Chris McGuire Chat #3
Posted on May 30, 2024I had my third chat with Chris on May 28… Recent weather events, including heavy rainfall and a damaging hailstorm, have impacted operations at Blue […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Insect Diagnostic Lab Update May 30, 2024
Posted onCaseload at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab (IDL) is very high and is expected to remain high throughout the growing season. A summary of recent […]