Tree fruits and grapes, like all crops, are susceptible to challenges caused by a changing climate. Currently observed changes and projected future changes will affect […]

Dear Fruit Growers, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an important change in my professional responsibilities that […]

Storms, insects, and disease – Oh My! We are about halfway through the season, and 2024 is proving to be an interesting year. I discuss […]

Being a Georgia native, I thought I left this heat & humidity behind! This duo is a double whammy for grapes. The heat speeds up […]

I thought April showers brought May flowers. Maybe these showers over the last couple of weeks will bring us June flowers too? While we are […]

As the strawberry growing season progresses, it is essential for berry growers to remain vigilant against pests such as thrips, tarnished plant bugs (TPB), and […]

Hello 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 […]

With the warm weather comes the time to think about dormant season sprays earlier than usual. It is important to plan to monitor for mites, […]

Chlorpyrifos (Lorsban/Govern/Hatchet/Pilot/Warhawk/others) has not yet seen its last days on the market. Recall that on August 18, 2021, EPA issued its final rule revoking all chlorpyrifos tolerances, […]

This will be the final scouting report for the year. Thanks for a great season! This scouting session for our day-neutral organic strawberry project at […]