Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #10
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) peach, elderberry, apples and Asian pear harvest.
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #8
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) currant, Duchess of Oldenberg apple, day-neutral strawberry, and raspberry harvests.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #7
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) plum curculio and codling moth management and the effects of recent precipitation.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #5
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) plum curculio and codling moth management and the effects of recent precipitation.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #4
This week we will hear about Gwenyn Hill Farm’s (Waukesha) plans during fruit set and dive into plum curculio and codling moth management.
▶ Robotics and Automation for Weed Management
This video showcases cutting-edge technologies such as laser weeders, spot cultivators, and AI-driven imaging systems, with a focus on real-world research using laser weeders in onion production.
The Cutting Edge Podcast Episode #51: Honeyberry Production
A conversation with two experienced honeyberry growers in the Upper Midwest: George Terwey of Haskap Minnesota (Stillwater, MN) and Phil Stowe of Walking Plants Orchard (Lake Osakis, MN). Register here for the Upper Midwest Honeyberry Academy on July 1, 2025!eventreg.wisc.edu/en/5f4YRxR7/g/ex…Qr17RAz/overview Resources Haskap Minnesota Walking Plants Orchard
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #3
We’ll be focusing our discussions on phenology/fruit development and integrated pest management. This week we will hear about Ben’s plans for petal fall.
Diagnosing the Nutritional Status of Fruit Crops
Routine evaluation of fruit crop nutrient status and soil composition are essential to developing sustainable nutrient management practices. This article reviews soil and tissue sampling methodology.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #2
Welcome back to another season of Notes from the Field! This year’s Notes from the Field will follow Ben Kraus with Gwenyn Hill Farm (Waukesha). As we kick off bloom in Wisconsin, hear from Ben on how he’s tackling early season management decisions.
Notes from the Field: A Growers Perspective – Ben Kraus Chat #1
Welcome back to another season of Notes from the Field! This year’s Notes from the Field will follow Ben Kraus with Gwenyn Hill Farm (Waukesha). The goal of this newsletter is to hear from the grower’s perspective and foster connection between fruit growers.
Cut-and-Carry Mulch Case Studies
For those with the space and energy to experiment, mechanizing a cut-and-carry mulch system is an excellent way to reduce labor while increasing the resiliency of soil on diversified vegetable farms.
