Protect Hail-Damaged Grape Clusters From Botrytis Posted by Christina Herrick|August 11, 2015 Recent hailstorms hit Northwest Michigan hard. Grapes, tart cherries, and apples orchards were hit by high winds and […]Read More
Copper Injury And Bacterial Spot Are Easily Confused Posted by Christina Herrick|August 4, 2015 In her latest bulletin for tree fruit growers, Kari Peter of Penn State University Extension says it is easy to […]
Lettuce Disease Gives E. Coli A Boost Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 31, 2015 E. coli prefer cut, injured, and young lettuce leaves.
New Fungicide Targets Key Diseases By Christina Herrick|July 30, 2015 This disease control tool hits two different parts of the fungal life cycle.
New Disease Control Tools For Fruit And Nut Growers By Christina Herrick|July 29, 2015 Apple scab is a big problem for growers in the Midwest and East. But, a new fungicide boasts […]
Late Blight Identified In Indiana, Michigan Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 28, 2015 A potato field in Michigan and a potato and tomato field in Indiana have documented the disease.
Red Lights Slow Down Growth Of Downy Mildew On Basil Posted by Rosemary Gordon|July 22, 2015 University of Florida scientists say the technology may help growers manage the disease and reduce chemical inputs.
Win The War Against Bacterial Wilt Of Cucurbits By Gene McAvoy|July 22, 2015 Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods of this vegetable disease.
Stone Fruit Rots Rampant In East Posted by Christina Herrick|July 21, 2015 The incidents of fruit rots in both sweet and tart cherries and peaches and nectarines are quite high […]
Deadly Disease Cutting Down Florida Avocado Trees Likely To Push Up Prices Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 17, 2015 The economic impacts of laurel wilt disease management costly for domestic producers.
Growers, Scientists Setting Sights On Soilborne Disease By Frank Giles|July 14, 2015 Further removed from methyl bromide, nasty maladies like Fusarium are finding a way back into fields.
Early Blight And Septoria Leaf Spot Rampant On Pennsylvania Tomatoes Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 8, 2015 According to a news release from Penn State University, early blight and Septoria leaf spot are present in […]
Downy Mildew Reported In Ohio Cucumber Fields Posted by Lauren María Alexander|July 8, 2015 According to a disease update from Ohio State University Extension, downy mildew was reported in cucumbers on farms […]
Rainy Weather Causing High Risk For Phytopthora In Berries Posted by Christina Herrick|June 29, 2015 With the rainy weather the Midwest has recently received, the conditions for Phytophthora diseases increases. An increased risk […]
Quintec Fungicide Receives Label For Bacterial Spot Suppression In Tomatoes Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 26, 2015 Quintec fungicide from Dow AgroSciences, known as an effective treatment for suppressing bacterial spot in peppers, is now […]
Downy Mildew Makes Early Appearance In Michigan Cucumbers Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 23, 2015 An alert sent by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension confirms the presence of downy mildew on cucumber leaves […]
Don’t Neglect Overwintering Fire Blight Cankers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 22, 2015 Canker blight has been seen in Pennsylvania orchards, thanks to ideal weather conditions as of late. Kari Peter […]
FMC’s RHYME Fungicide Labeled In California And Arizona Posted by Christina Herrick|June 18, 2015 RHYME fungicide is now labeled for use in California and Arizona for control of powdery mildew and black […]
Captan Gold 4L Fungicide Now Registered In California Posted by Lauren María Alexander|June 16, 2015 ADAMA has received EPA approval for Captan Gold 4L liquid fungicide for use on strawberries, tree fruits, and […]
Yeasts Found On Plum Surfaces May Protect Against Pathogens By Sharon Durham|June 16, 2015 Some naturally occurring yeasts may be useful for protecting stone fruits against pathogens that attack after harvest. Scientists […]
