It is that time of year again to test out the function and overall status of your on-site weather station to ensure accurate readings during […]

Early-season disease management is one of the most important components of a successful fungicide program in vineyards. From bud break through early fruit development, grape […]

This time of year often brings large temperature swings, and 2026 is proving no exception. Over the past two weeks, we’ve experienced temperatures as high […]

As we enter the winter season, many growers are once again thinking about the risk of cold injury to grapevines. With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, […]

Thank you for following along this season! This will be the final report for the 2025 growing season.At the West Madison research station, weather over […]

Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Weather has continued […]

Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Weather has cooled […]

Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Rain continues to […]

Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Rain continues to […]

As many southern Wisconsin vineyards approach veraison, especially on early ripening varieties, this marks a critical window for grape disease management. Veraison signals the start […]