Tag: Leslie Holland
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Posted on July 3, 2025
Wisconsin Orchard Update: Stay Ahead of Bitter Rot
As we head into July, Wisconsin apple growers should be on high alert for bitter rot, a disease that continues to increase in prevalence—even in […]
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Cold Damage in Apple Orchards – What We’re Seeing in 2025
This season, we’ve received multiple reports from apple growers across Wisconsin describing unusual symptoms in their orchards. These symptoms point to cold injury that likely […]
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Posted on July 2, 2025
Free Fungicide Resistance Sampling for Wisconsin Vineyards
The Holland Fruit Crop Pathology Team is back again researching fungicide resistance in grape vineyards in Wisconsin. We need your help to collect samples from […]
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Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 26, 2025
Hello fruit growers, we are excited to share apple and grape scouting updates with you this year through the Wisconsin Fruit Newsletter. Much of the […]
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Posted on June 20, 2025
Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 18, 2025
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 […]
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Posted on June 19, 2025
Black Rot and Downy Mildew Alert: Diagnosis and Management After Recent Rains in Wisconsin Vineyards
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 […]
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Prepare Your Fruit Crops for This Weekend’s Heat and Humidity
This weekend, much of Wisconsin will experience a significant heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 95–98°F (35–36°C) on Saturday and Sunday. These highs, combined with high humidity, will […]
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Posted on June 6, 2025
Wisconsin Fruit Crop Scouting Report: June 4, 2025
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 […]
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Posted on June 5, 2025
Apple Fire Blight Shoot Blight Management for Wisconsin Growers
As bloom wraps up for many apple growers, the focus now shifts to managing shoot blight. With recent reports of shoot infections, I’m resharing key […]
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Apple Powdery Mildew in Wisconsin Orchards: What You Should Know
As we move into June, some Wisconsin apple growers are beginning to notice symptoms of powdery mildew showing up in their orchards. If your orchard […]