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Volume 33 • Issue 8 • September 9, 2020

Managing Weeds in Pollinator Gardens

 
Pollinator plantings can certainly add both natural beauty and valuable wildlife habitat on or near the cranberry marsh, but occasionally unwanted species can begin to creep in.  As our pollinator gardens become fully established on participating cranberry marshes, we have noticed several weed species commonly making their way into the plantings. Click here to learn more.

Dr. Leslie Holland Here—Your New Extension Fruit Pathologist

 
Leslie Holland here—your new extension fruit pathologist! I wanted to make an official introduction as I start up my research and extension program. I look forward to working with you to understand the unique challenges of this industry and to provide management solutions for current and emerging diseases. Read more here.

Coloring Up


As temperatures cool, cranberries darken up. Color and total anthocyanin content (TAcy) increase together, and both TAcy and color contribute to the active market for our crop. As dark color for juices and medium color sweetened dried cranberries suit consumer preferences, anthocyanin content is linked with positive health outcomes and may lead to future specialized demand. Learn more here.

Don't Miss Out on These Updates and Resources

Grower Update: Gardner Cranberry

Grower Update: Flying Dollar Cranberry

Research Station Update



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Editors: Josie Russo, Amaya Atucha, and Allison Jonjak


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.

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

Allison Jonjak
Cranberry Outreach Specialist
allison.jonjak@wisc.edu

Josie Russo
Communications Specialist
jrusso2@wisc.edu

Wisconsin Fruit Team Contact 
wisconsinfruit@hort.wisc.edu

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