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Grapes
Growth update: Bud break and frost damage
Grape foliar and fruit diseases: Early-season management
Update on Mancozeb regulation (Cornell article)
General fruit information
Pest highlight: Eastern tent caterpillar...
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The beginning of the growing season has been relatively gentle, all things considered. Last week at this time, we had record breaking heat and wild fires. While most of the country is under some amount of drought right now, most of...
Buffalo-based artist Christine Passig has been named the Midwest Country Music Organization’s 2025 Musician of the Year, earning the honor at the organization’s annual awards show on Saturday, May 2, at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The recognition came during a night that featured...
Alivia Sundell (left) and Zander Johnson (right) took their turn on stage during the Grand March to kick off last Saturday’s prom at Buffalo High School in the Performing Arts Center. Over 600 students attended this year’s prom with 62 listed couples/groups signed up to participate in this year’s...
The Buffalo Farmers Market opened for the 2026 season this past Saturday in its new location at the Wright Technical Center parking lot off Hwy. 25. Construction in downtown Buffalo necessitated the move to the WTC. A steady flow of market shoppers walked the oval track last Saturday morning. A...
On Sunday, May 3, at approximately 1:53 p.m., the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Ash St. and Elm St. (County Road 33 SE) in the City of Rockford.
Upon arrival, Wright County Deputies learned that two pedestrians, both...
Buffalo Mayor Steve Downer opened Monday night’s City Council meeting on May 4 with a proclamation designating May as Preservation Month in Buffalo.
The proclamation reads as follows:
Historic preservation strengthens our economy, revitalizes neighborhoods, fosters civic pride, and enhances the...
After months of debate, packed meetings and deepening community division, the Monticello City Council on Monday approved a new ordinance governing data center development — a decision some members acknowledged could carry political consequences.
The council voted 4-1 on April 27 to adopt the Data...
Be intentional about supporting Buffalo businesses during construction. Stop in at the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce office at 205 Central Ave. (next to the post office) and buy, for $5 cash, a BUC Bucks discount card, which features discounts at local businesses.
Cards are good all summer long...
For the 34th year, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA) are excited to hold the traditional Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9.
According to NALC and US Postal Service, one in six Americans are facing hunger,...
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Buffalo-based artist Christine Passig has been named the Midwest Country Music Organization’s 2025 Musician of the Year, earning the honor at the organization’s annual awards show on Saturday, May 2...
Alivia Sundell (left) and Zander Johnson (right) took their turn on stage during the Grand March to kick off last Saturday’s prom at Buffalo High School in the Performing Arts Center. Over 600...
The Buffalo Farmers Market opened for the 2026 season this past Saturday in its new location at the Wright Technical Center parking lot off Hwy. 25. Construction in downtown Buffalo necessitated the...
On Sunday, May 3, at approximately 1:53 p.m., the Wright County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Ash St. and Elm St. (County Road 33 SE...
Buffalo Mayor Steve Downer opened Monday night’s City Council meeting on May 4 with a proclamation designating May as Preservation Month in Buffalo.
The proclamation reads as follows:
Historic...
After months of debate, packed meetings and deepening community division, the Monticello City Council on Monday approved a new ordinance governing data center development — a decision some members...
Be intentional about supporting Buffalo businesses during construction. Stop in at the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce office at 205 Central Ave. (next to the post office) and buy, for $5 cash, a BUC...
For the 34th year, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA) are excited to hold the traditional Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on...
The City of Montrose annual Clean-up Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 16. The Clean-up Day collection site will be at City Hall located at 311 Buffalo Ave. S, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please...
Local community and civic services leaders are taking a proactive approach to fostering stronger connections amongst residents, organizations, and local officials through what is known as the...
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