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May 15, 2025
By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Station Updates UW Madison/Extension Updates Historic Growing Degree Day Comparison Date 5/14 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20-year avg. Base 50 136 136 163 219 156 152 GDD50 is approximately on par the 20-year average. Recent Weather at Peninsular Ag Research Station Date Max Temp(℉) Min Temp(℉) Max Wind…
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May 9, 2025
By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Station Updates UW Madison/Extension Updates Historic Growing Degree Day Comparison Date 5/8 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20-year avg. Base 50 112 57.5 108 182.5 98 122 GDD50 is approximately 2-3 days behind of the 20-year average. Recent Weather at Peninsular Ag Research Station Date Max Temp(℉) Min Temp(℉)…
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August 15, 2024
By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Sampling for foliar nutrient tests should be done soon for the most accurate results. 50 leaves from the middle of this year’s growth is the recommended sample size. Date 8/14 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20-year avg. Base 50 1584 1636 1480 1575.5 1625.5 1588 GDD50 continues to be…
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July 25, 2024
By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar Pest and disease development continues to be ahead of schedule for a typical season and Spotted Wing Drosophila pressure is high. Small fruits and cherries are vulnerable once they start to change color and should be protected with insecticide and harvested quickly to limit the chance of infection. Date…
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July 11, 2024
By Becky Wiepz and Dan Kielar While it’s still hot and humid, we seem to finally be getting a minor break in the rain. This is the window to get ahead of diseases and pests in all crops. Spotted Wing Drosophila populations are very high throughout the region. Almost all small fruits and cherries are…
To aid in fruit management decisions, you can access the 2021-2022 Midwest Fruit Management Guide
The 3 day PHI for Mustang Maxx on cherries in Wisconsin has been extended through December 31, 2023.
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