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Vineyard Scouting Report: April 30, 2024
Posted on May 2, 2024Hello grape growers, I’m excited to share grape scouting updates with you again this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. I’m Courtney C Meeks, a […]
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Short Videos: How To Use the Apple Thinning Models On NEWA
Posted onIt has come to my attention that many growers are not using some of the apple thinning models available on NEWA, mostly because they don’t […]
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Petal Fall Thinning Options
Posted onEarly cultivars in Southern Wisconsin will be at petal fall by early next week, when we reach about 100-125 growing degree days from bloom. This […]
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Seven Things Fruit Growers Should Know About Periodical Cicadas
Posted onCicadas are in the national spotlight this year with the emergence of two groups (broods) of these insects in the eastern half of the country: […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Insect Diagnostic Lab Update May 2, 2024
Posted onWith the above average temperatures this spring, insect activity is a bit ahead of schedule compared to recent years. Diagnostic caseload at the UW Insect […]
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2024 Spring Mini Clinic Recap
Posted on April 30, 2024Our 2024 Spring Mini Clinic saw record-breaking attendance. The live location at Whittlesey Cranberry Co in Cranmoor had 52. Livestream locations were held in Tomah […]
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Frost Protection: Considering Wind Speed and Dew Point
Posted onAt our Spring mini clinics, we had several questions regarding the influence of dew point and wind speed on the timing of turning on sprinkler […]
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Grower Update: Flying Dollar Cranberry
Posted onHello everybody! Looks like we finally have some rain here finally after not having any last year. Hope everybody got their irrigation system set up […]
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Vine Bronzing: What To Do Next?
Posted onSeveral marshes across the state have reported seeing significant amounts of bronzing in their vines, most likely due to winter damage. The damage started appearing […]
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Update from the Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station
Posted onThe growing season is up and running, following the recent period of flooding for nighttime freezing temperatures. This week Wade made an application of Select […]