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UW-Madison/Extension Insect Diagnostic Lab Update – July 2nd, 2025
Posted on July 3, 2025Caseload is currently high at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab with 20+ cases daily. A summary of recent fruit crop samples submitted to the IDL […]
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Leaf Sampling Time for Honeycrisp: Start Now for Accurate Nutrient Results
Posted on July 2, 2025We’re now entering the optimal window to collect leaf samples for Honeycrisp cultivars in Wisconsin and other regions with similar phenology. While leaf sampling for most apple […]
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Free Fungicide Resistance Sampling for Wisconsin Vineyards
Posted onThe Holland Fruit Crop Pathology Team is back again researching fungicide resistance in grape vineyards in Wisconsin. We need your help to collect samples from […]
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Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 26, 2025
Posted onHello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Much of the […]
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Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #6
Posted onWelcome back to our sixth report of 2025 Notes from the Field! As a reminder, this year’s Notes from the Field will follow Ben Kraus […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Insect Diagnostic Lab Update – June 19, 2025
Posted on June 25, 2025The UW Insect Diagnostic Lab is experiencing “typical” summer caseloads at the moment. Despite the heavy caseload, turnaround time on samples is still 1-2 days […]
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Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 18, 2025
Posted on June 20, 2025Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Recent rain events […]
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Black Rot and Downy Mildew Alert: Diagnosis and Management After Recent Rains in Wisconsin Vineyards
Posted on June 19, 2025Following significant rain across much of Wisconsin in the past couple of weeks—and more in the forecast—grape growers need to be on high alert for […]
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Prepare Your Fruit Crops for This Weekend’s Heat and Humidity
Posted onThis weekend, much of Wisconsin will experience a significant heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 95–98°F (35–36°C) on Saturday and Sunday. These highs, combined with high humidity, will […]
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Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #5
Posted onWelcome back to our sixth report of 2025 Notes from the Field! As a reminder, this year’s Notes from the Field will follow Ben Kraus […]