As we are beginning the end of the season, anticipation is in the air. Harvest has begun around Wisconsin for earlier varieties with some nearing […]

Walking out my door this morning, it didn’t feel like I was opening my oven – finally. The heat wave over the last several days […]

The start of August was unprecedented—cool mornings and highs in the mid-70’s! It has felt like autumn, and I am not upset. Showers appear to […]

Just like that, it’s almost August! Veraison has set in for Southern Wisconsin vineyards, so the anticipation for harvest is upon us. We cover that […]

A cool front has made its way into Wisconsin. I think we are all sighing with relief and soaking up the cooler temperatures for however […]

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 […]

Hello grape growers, it’s officially May, and with it, the anticipation of the season is in full swing! Phenology At the West Madison Agricultural Research […]

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 […]