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Grower Update: Flying Dollar Cranberry
Posted on September 24, 2024Hello everybody, here in central Wisconsin growers have taken off a lot of their early varieties and are now focusing on the main harvest. This […]
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Grower Update: Vilas Cranberry
Posted onColor, that seems to be the topic of discussion lately up north. As much as we all enjoyed the second summer the past week it […]
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Update from the Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station
Posted onWith harvest approaching fast the weather has definitely been unpredictable. Saturday a large storm put scattered hail down on the marsh. It was very large […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update September 20, 2024
Posted onThe following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from September 14, 2024 through September 20, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY FRUIT CROPS […]
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UW-Madison/Extension Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic (PDDC) Update August 30, 2024
Posted on September 20, 2024The following diseases/disorders were identified at the PDDC from August 24, 2024 through August 30, 2024. PLANT/SAMPLE TYPE DISEASE/DISORDER PATHOGEN COUNTY Apple (‘Fuji’) Blister Spot […]
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Notes from the Field: A Grower’s Perspective – Chris McGuire Chat #7
Posted on September 19, 2024I had my final chat with Chris on September 9… This year’s apple harvest is running ahead of schedule by about 1-2 weeks at Blue […]
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Understanding and Addressing Uneven Ripening in Grapes
Posted on September 12, 2024As we approach harvest, many Wisconsin grape growers have reported uneven ripening across clusters and even within individual clusters. This issue, though not uncommon, presents […]
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WI Grape Grower Alert: Proposed Cancellation of Mancozeb in Grape Production
Posted onUpdate: The comment period has been extended to October 16. Dear Wisconsin Grape Growers – Many of you are already aware that the EPA is […]
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Wisconsin Orchard Disease Update, September 2024: Blister Spot of Apple
Posted onI’ve seen several reports of blister spot in apple orchards this season, which aligns with the particularly wet conditions we’ve experienced. The excess moisture creates […]
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Vineyard Scouting Report: September 11, 2024
Posted onAs we are beginning the end of the season, anticipation is in the air. Harvest has begun around Wisconsin for earlier varieties with some nearing […]