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Volume 5 • Issue 7 • July 24, 2020

Video: Virtual Summer Apple Field Day

 
UW-Madison Division of Extension and WAGA recently hosted a webinar focusing on Summer Hedging and Irrigation.  Several orchardists shared videos of what they do on their operations and Amaya Atucha discussed best practices. Click here to watch.

Japanese Beetles Increase at West Madison AG Research Station


Japanese beetle adults are increasing at the West Madison Ag Research Station (WMARS) vineyards while decreasing slightly at my house. Regardless, Japanese beetle adults are here and they will be active until around the third week of September. Read more here.

Summer Apple Nutrition and Pre-Harvest Stop-Drop Sprays

 
Apple nutrition maintenance is a year-round project, but we are in the peak part of the year for accurately monitoring and also applying the correct amount of nutrients for our apples, especially to prevent bitter pit and other post-harvest disorders. Read more here.

Promoting Return Bloom in Apples

 
This week, we revisit Amaya Atucha's article on promoting return bloom in apples from last year. Click here to learn more about how an effective return bloom strategy must start with appropriate thinning program that will reduce competition and allow flower buds to form for next year.  

Don't Miss Out on These Updates and Resources

Mark Your Calendars 


Webinar On Apple Insects coming soon. Stay tuned for more information.

Webinar What to Do Now in the Vineyard: Veraison on July 29 at 1:00pm CDT. Register here

Webinar Spotted Wing Drosophila; Prepping Strawberry Beds For Winter on August 12 at 1:00pm CDT. Register here  

Event Organic Apple Orchard Field Day on August 14th from 3:00pm-5:00pm CDT at Two Onion Farm in Belmont, WI. Register here

 


Check out our new Twitter and YouTube channel to see the latest news and videos.

For comments and questions, check out our new email wisconsinfruit@hort.wisc.edu.

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Editors: Josie Russo, Amaya Atucha, and Christelle Guédot

References to products in this publication are for your convenience and are not an endorsement of one product over similar products. You are responsible for using pesticides according to the manufacturer's current label directions. Follow directions exactly to protect the environment and people from pesticide exposure. Failure to do so violates the law.

Wisconsin Fruit Team Contact
wisconsinfruit@hort.wisc.edu

Amaya Atucha
Extension Fruit Crop Specialist
atucha@wisc.edu

Jed Colquhoun
Extension Fruit Crops Weed Scientist
jed.colquhoun@wisc.edu

Christelle Guédot
Extension Fruit Crops Entomologist
guedot@wisc.edu

Josie Russo
Communication Specialist 
jrusso2@wisc.edu

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