Cranberry growers are always interested in diversifying their pest management strategies to reduce inputs, increase sustainability, and improve environmental stewardship of the land. One Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy we do not talk about enough is biological control. Biological control is a pest management strategy that can be integrated within an IPM program with care for, and understanding of, all the natural enemies that are present in agroecosystems. Learn more here.
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There’s no new information in this article. Cranberry growers today calculate % in bloom following the same time-tested calculation we’ve been using for generations. Because % In Bloom is the best way to time disease protection, we’re providing a refresher article for easy access and to share with workers new to the beds. Read more here.
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The WiBee, or Wisconsin Wild Bee, app was developed by the Gratton Lab in 2019 to answer grower’s questions about pollination from wild bees. Using the app, growers, scouts, and gardeners can conduct simple, short pollinator surveys during crop bloom to better understand which wild bees are pollinating their crops. Learn more here.
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