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Grower Update: Flying Dollar Cranberry
Posted on May 21, 2024Hello everybody! Most growers have applied the desired herbicide so far for this round and are seeing the effects of it. It’s always nice to […]
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2024 Wisconsin Vineyard Update: Pre-Bloom Disease Control
Posted on May 16, 2024As shoots begin to elongate in many Wisconsin vineyards, we have seen several Phomopsis and black rot infection events across the state; check out recorded […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Chris McGuire Chat #2
Posted onI had my second chat with Chris on May 13… With most varieties past petal fall and younger trees displaying a few straggler flowers, removing […]
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Petiole Sampling for Determining Fertilization Needs in Cold Climate Grapes
Posted onAssessing the nutritional status of your grapevines through mature leaf petiole sampling is essential for maintaining vineyard health and productivity. Here’s how to effectively sample […]
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Managing Fruit Set in Young Apple Trees: Effective Strategies for Growers
Posted onIt’s common for newly planted and young apple trees to set fruit, but allowing these young trees to bear fruit can hinder their growth and […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Insect Diagnostic Lab Update May 16, 2024
Posted onCaseload at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab (IDL) has started increasing as we progress into the growing season, and is expected to further increase over […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: May 13, 2024
Posted onHello grape growers, it’s officially May, and with it, the anticipation of the season is in full swing! Phenology At the West Madison Agricultural Research […]
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Effective Fertilization Strategies for ‘Honeycrisp’
Posted onFor apple growers, particularly those cultivating ‘Honeycrisp’, precise fertilization is crucial for achieving optimal fruit quality and yield. Here’s a guide to help you manage […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update May 3, 2024
Posted onThe following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from April 27, 2024 through May 3, 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 #1
Posted on May 2, 2024Hello Wisconsin Fruit News subscribers and welcome back to season 3 of Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective! The goal of this series is […]