While a longer growing season can allow for more planting time and the opportunity for new plant varieties, it also presents challenges.
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From Bogs to Bushels: Why Wisconsin is the Cranberry Capital
Wisconsin has been the United States’ top cranberry producer for over 30 years, and our chilly climate is crucial to a healthy harvest.
The Apples of Wisconsin’s Eye
Apples are the most widely planted tree fruit in the Badger State, but the success of the harvest is highly weather-dependent.
Crop Response to the Heat, Humidity, and Heavy Rainfall
Higher temperatures and the crops being in their vegetative phase mean increased water demand by the crops and the atmosphere.