Disease Control
Local researchers confirm regions with persistent disease presence are seeing increased diagnoses.
Managing maladies in ‘Monterey’ almond trees requires careful irrigation management.
Florida researchers harvest the first crop of Pierce’s Disease-resistant wine grapes. Learn what this could mean for local viticulture interests.
Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot and leaf spot levels observed in nurseries to likely impact the supply of tips and plug plants for many strawberry producers.
Late blight confirmed in Allegany County. Cornell researchers provide pointers on how to protect your plants.
Research shows algorithm found moisture on the reference plate nearly 96% of the time in comparison with manual observations.
Ag researchers focus in on monitoring and assessment of emerging tar spot disease.
An invasive disease threatens U.S. potatoes. Let your senators and representatives understand the importance of proposed USDA policy.
Systemic multisite fungicides are popular for their efficacy. But regulators, retailers, and consumers frown on them. Research is looking for alternatives.
Learn different management options for Fusarium wilt of watermelon.
Wound healing and precutting potato seed pieces provides a natural barrier.
Detection of fungus causing red leaf blotch spurs call for grower vigilance.
State of the Industry survey respondents indicate increased rainfall helping pests prevail.
Varieties of spinach showing resistance to the Pe:20 race of downy mildew can give growers a leg up on the pathogen now.
Thrive 4M systemic fungicide from Albaugh contains the active ingredient metalaxyl-M (mefenoxam).
Using both biocontrol agents and synthetic fungicides can increase overall effectiveness.
A multistate survey from researchers seeks to find out more about avocado disease management.
Consecutive wet winters the perfect catalyst for blight spread by a family of fungi.
Between resistance and restrictions, fine-tuning a fungicide program grows in importance.