Storms, insects, and disease – Oh My! We are about halfway through the season, and 2024 is proving to be an interesting year. I discuss […]

With the frequency of rain we’ve experienced this season, grape anthracnose is emerging in several vineyards. This increase in moisture creates ideal conditions for the […]

I had my third chat with Chris on June 17… Despite continued rain events, Chris’ orchard has been drying off quickly, allowing them to continue […]

As we enter early summer in Wisconsin, apple fruit diseases become a critical concern, especially with the recent wet weather conditions. This season’s rain increases […]

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 had my third chat with Chris on May 28… Recent weather events, including heavy rainfall and a damaging hailstorm, have impacted operations at Blue […]

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 […]

As shoots begin to elongate in many Wisconsin vineyards, we have seen several Phomopsis and black rot infection events across the state; check out recorded […]

I had my second chat with Chris on May 13… With most varieties past petal fall and younger trees displaying a few straggler flowers, removing […]

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 […]