Following 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 […]

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

I’ve received reports from several growers about unexpected dieback in cold-hardy hybrids like Marquette, St. Pepin, and Prairie Star. In many cases, vines appeared healthy […]

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

As we approach bloom, now is the time to think about fertilization in your vineyard. Nitrogen, in particular, should be available by bloom to support strong canopy […]

Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share fruit scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. This newsletter will cover apple […]

As the growing season is about to start, I want to provide you with a brief update on where crops stand here in southern Wisconsin […]

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 […]

As we approach harvest, many Wisconsin grape growers have reported uneven ripening across clusters and even within individual clusters. This issue, though not uncommon, presents […]

Update: The comment period has been extended to October 16. Dear Wisconsin Grape Growers – Many of you are already aware that the EPA is […]