Tag: Grapes
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					Posted on June 19, 2025 
					Black Rot and Downy Mildew Alert: Diagnosis and Management After Recent Rains in Wisconsin VineyardsFollowing 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 […] 
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					Posted on June 6, 2025 
					Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 4, 2025Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Recent rain events […] 
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					Posted on June 5, 2025 
					Note to Grape Growers: Unusual Vine Dieback Observed This SpringI’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 […] 
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					Posted on May 8, 2025 
					Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: May 7, 2025Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Weather is warming […] 
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					Fertilizing Wine Grapes: Linking Shoot Growth to Petiole NitrogenAs 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 […] 
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					Posted on April 25, 2025 
					Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: April 25, 2025Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share fruit scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. This newsletter will cover apple […] 
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					Posted on April 10, 2025 
					Fruit Phenology Update April 11, 2025As the growing season is about to start, I want to provide you with a brief update on where crops stand here in southern Wisconsin […] 
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					Posted on January 22, 2025 
					Climate Change Impacts on Tree Fruits and Viticulture in the Midwestern RegionTree fruits and grapes, like all crops, are susceptible to challenges caused by a changing climate. Currently observed changes and projected future changes will affect […] 
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					Posted on September 12, 2024 
					Understanding and Addressing Uneven Ripening in GrapesAs 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 ProductionUpdate: The comment period has been extended to October 16. Dear Wisconsin Grape Growers – Many of you are already aware that the EPA is […]