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.

Data show early-season applications have helped produce a significant increase in crop protection activity thus far in 2024.

While cover crops help growers overall, some choices can actually host plant diseases.

Multistate scientific project supported by a $5.7 million grant from USDA NIFA.

Field conditions are dramatically different from lab conditions. Here’s the type of research we need to assess just how effective this new tool is.

Government agency is investing more than $70 million in 374 projects through the Plant Protection Act’s Section 7721 program.

Multi-state project aims to develop cultivars resistant to five common spinach diseases.

Purdue University blends agriculture and bioengineering to develop patented phenotyping tool.

We asked an expert about how breeders keep up with rapidly developing disease strains.

The country’s leading experts weigh in on why these insects, weeds, and diseases are such a problem.

Companies turn focus to Phytophthora-resistant varieties.

Here are some hard-earned lessons for growers on managing the disease.