The recent much cooler than normal temperature stretch not only slowed plant growth and development, but will also likely leave impacts which will be visible for the entire growing season.  Damage to plants from cold temperatures is somewhat unpredictable, even though we know it got cold.  Topography, soil moisture status, plant health status, and innate […]

This Guide is a collection of farmers, growers and markets in Marinette, Florence and Oconto Counties that sell produce directly to consumers.

One of our most common native tree leaf eating caterpillars has begun to emerge and munch their way through certain trees’ canopies.  The Eastern Tent Caterpillar is an early-season insect whose egg masses overwinter on tree branches of preferred species.  That way, when they emerge in early to mid-May, the tiny caterpillars don’t have to […]