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Tomato might be the spottiest vegetable we grow – there are many diseases that can cause leaf spots, and they can all look very similar. Some of the diseases are caused by bacteria, some are caused by fungi. This means that some of the...
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Eastern spruce budworm larvae
Eastern spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) is a native insect found in the coniferous forests of northeastern Minnesota that feeds on and kills balsam fir and spruce trees. It primarily feeds on the...
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This fruit update contains information about…
Grapes- Growth stage, downy mildew symptoms, and second generation phylloxera issues.
Honeyberries/haskap- General information, and Blue Fruit Farm field day with fresh honeyberry tasting...
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This fruit update contains information about…
Apples- Growth stage, apple maggot monitoring and management, codling moth update, and Honeycrisp leaf mottling disorder.
Grapes- Growth stage and a note about when to start basal leaf removal...
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We've continued to have bouts of rain, but growers are still getting field work and planting done. Pest issues are on the rise, and we have our first few days of hotter weather on deck.
General Notes
Rainy weather and N deficiency
The...
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Growers are reporting seeing Colorado potato beetles and their eggs in field. We all know what these guys are capable of, let’s do a rundown of Colorado potato beetle management.
The first flush of Colorado potato beetle activity is the...
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Cucumber beetles show up in Minnesota every year. This article provides a brief overview of cucumber beetles along with recommended management strategies you can use after your cucurbits are planted.
Cucumber beetles: an overview...
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This fruit update contains information about…
Apples- Growth stage, insect & disease management, and note about when to remove trunk shields/protectors.
Grapes- Growth stage, information about the grape cultivar Brianna, disease...
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Hopefully last night’s storms are the closing of the tap after another wet week. NOAA is calling for cooler than normal temperatures and less rain in the next week.
Tips for dealing with flooded fields
It has been wet, with more...
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The cooler weather we have on tap will keep our cole crops, such as cabbage, kale, and broccoli, happy. The weather is also warm enough that insect pests will also be pleased -- including the three species of caterpillars that are...
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