Eggplant Producers Need To Keep Phomopsis Blight In Their Sight By Gene McAvoy|March 23, 2015 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this disease.Read More
UAVs, Dogs Called In To Battle Deadly Avocado Fungus By Growing Produce Staff|March 18, 2015 Florida International University researchers team modern technology with man’s best friend to hunt down and detect laurel wilt disease.
New Fungicide, Orondis, Announced By Syngenta By Growing Produce Staff|March 18, 2015 The fungicide provides protection against late blight, downy mildews, and Phytophthora root and stem blights.
Growers Go In-Depth At Biocontrols 2015 Conference & Tradeshow By Richard Jones|March 9, 2015 The first-of-its-kind event brought growers, researchers, regulators, and suppliers together for a two-day discussion on the latest biocontrols tools and technologies.
Grafting Research Could Rescue Watermelon Crop In Washington Posted by Lauren María Alexander|February 24, 2015 Researchers are looking to graft watermelon onto other vine plant rootstocks to help prevent Verticilium wilt.
Don’t Let Rust Eat Away At Your Sweet Corn Crop By Gene McAvoy|February 20, 2015 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for southern rust of corn.
Watermelons Trending In Central Florida By Debbie Clayton|February 13, 2015 Wimauma-based grower says meeting plant needs essential in strong production.
Gem, A New Fire-Blight-Resistant Pear Cultivar, Makes Its Debut Posted by Christina Herrick|February 11, 2015 This new pome fruit variety is jointly released by USDA, Michigan State University, Oregon State University, and Clemson University.
How To Prepare For Strawberry Pathogens By Rosemary Gordon|February 5, 2015 From Botrytis in the East to Fusarium and charcoal rot in the West, strawberry growers need a plan of action to contain disease.
Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Winegrape Grower Referendum Dates Announced By Ann-Marie Jeffries|February 5, 2015 The PD/GWSS assessment is one of the primary sources of funding for research on Pierce’s Disease and the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
New Plant Growth Regulator Reduces Fire Blight Posted by David Eddy|February 4, 2015 Fine Americas’ Kudos receives federal Section 3 registration.
Weird Fungus Invades Apple Trees Posted by David Eddy|February 2, 2015 Pennsylvania growers report presence of brightly colored Nectria fungus.
New Bactericide Now Registered in Top Apple Growing States Posted by David Eddy|January 30, 2015 KASUMIN is active on a wide array of plant pathogenic bacteria, including resistant strains.
Strawberry Growers Get New Disease-Fighting Smartphone App Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2015 Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference attendees get first look at ‘MyIPM.’
Stop Tobacco Streak Virus From Taking Hold Of Your Vegetables By Gene McAvoy|December 25, 2014 Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.
BioSafe Systems Announces Amendment To ZeroTol 2.0 Bactericide/Fungicide Posted by Lauren María Alexander|December 9, 2014 ZeroTol 2.0 is now labeled for use on fruits and vegetables grown in the greenhouse.
Problematic Pathogens In Melons And Watermelons By Rosemary Gordon|December 3, 2014 Find out how to monitor and control Phytophthora fruit rot, Fusarium wilt, and bacterial fruit blotch.
PH-D Fungicide Now Available For Additional Crops In California Posted by Rosemary Gordon|November 11, 2014 Arysta LifeScience receives supplemental label for fungicide for The Golden State.
New Mechanism Developed To Prevent Tomato Wilting Posted by Lauren María Alexander|November 3, 2014 The mechanism aids in the resistance and susceptibility of a fungus associated with wilt.
Manage Black Root Rot Of Strawberry By Lauren María Alexander|October 30, 2014 Controls include preplant nematode analysis, three-to-five year crop rotations, and more.
