During this year’s harvest season, I’ve received several phone calls and e-mails about trees showing premature defoliation and foliar disease symptoms. Upon further discussion with […]

In 2022, the PDDC continues to provide diagnoses through examination of digital photographs, as well as physical samples.  Click here for the PDDC’s current submission […]

In 2022, the PDDC continues to provide diagnoses through examination of digital photographs, as well as physical samples.  Click here for the PDDC’s current submission […]

Lipstick Rust is a newly reported fungal disease of apple in Wisconsin. It was first found in Wisconsin in 2021 and has been identified in […]

Grapes Variety Brix pH TA Marquette 19.5 3.38 27.32 Apples Variety Seed Color Starch Brix Pioneer Mac (McIntosh) Light brown tips 2.4 10.4 Mollie’s Delicious […]

Marquette grapes have started veraison. Apples continue to ripen with the earliest varieties 2-3 weeks out from harvest.

In 2022, the PDDC continues to provide diagnoses through examination of digital photographs, as well as physical samples.  Click here for the PDDC’s current submission […]

Marquette grapes are at buckshot. Zestar are about 4cm in diameter. Cortland and Honeycrisp are about 3cm in diameter. Montmorency cherries are pink turning orange.

*Mention of a product is not an endorsement. This article is not a substitute for the product label, follow the directions on the fungicide label. […]

It’s July in Wisconsin, which means the humidity is up and if you have a history of powdery mildew in your orchard you may be […]