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Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #6
Posted on July 2, 2025Welcome 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 […]
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Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 4, 2025
Posted on June 6, 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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Apple Fire Blight Shoot Blight Management for Wisconsin Growers
Posted on June 5, 2025As bloom wraps up for many apple growers, the focus now shifts to managing shoot blight. With recent reports of shoot infections, I’m resharing key […]
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Apple Powdery Mildew in Wisconsin Orchards: What You Should Know
Posted onAs we move into June, some Wisconsin apple growers are beginning to notice symptoms of powdery mildew showing up in their orchards. If your orchard […]
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Managing Phomopsis Cane and Leaf Spot in Wisconsin Vineyards
Posted onAs the growing season progresses in Wisconsin vineyards, now is a good time to revisit an early-season disease that can have lasting consequences—Phomopsis cane and […]