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Carol Miller

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Talking Ag Water Policy With Robert Sakata

Kevin Burkett, Clemson University

Kevin Burkett, Clemson University

What George Washington Could Teach Today’s Farmers About Recordkeeping

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Accolades All Around for Your Apple Grower of the Year

Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America

Melissa Lilze, Netafim North America

Precision Irrigation in the Orchard: Where Fertilizer Value Is Won or Lost

2026 State of the Vegetable Industry Survey Results
Field Scouting Guide: Phytophthora

Field Scouting Guide: Phytophthora

By Karli Petrovic|July 1, 2026
What you need to know to identify and manage this pathogen.Read More

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Vegetable Industry Allies Offer Advice for the Next 5 Years

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 22, 2026

4 Fruit Varieties You Might Want To Add to Your Crop Portfolio

By Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026

Video: Why Chasing High Prices Can Backfire on Vegetable Growers

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 21, 2026

FDA Continues Focus on Lettuce in Cyclospora Outbreak Probe

Posted by Growing Produce Staff|July 20, 2026
Researchers Looking for Important Feedback from California Avocado Growers

Researchers Looking for Important Feedback from California Avocado Growers

By California Avocado Commission|February 7, 2026

Research project aims to monitor fungicide sensitivity in the management of Phytophthora root rot.

Emerging Vegetable Plant Diseases on the Rise

Emerging Vegetable Plant Diseases on the Rise

By Michele Katsaris|April 23, 2025

New plant diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, requiring growers to adopt more proactive management strategies.

Almond Growers Warned To Watch for Unusual Disease Outbreak

Almond Growers Warned To Watch for Unusual Disease Outbreak

By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News|January 29, 2024

University of California scientists say wet winter there and El Niño creating favorable conditions for aerial Phytophthora pathogen.

Vegetable Seed Breeders Taking on Susceptibility in Cucurbits

Vegetable Seed Breeders Taking on Susceptibility in Cucurbits

By Thomas Skernivitz|December 30, 2023

Companies turn focus to Phytophthora-resistant varieties.

California Growers See Wave of Pathogen Pressure in Wake of Atmospheric Rivers

California Growers See Wave of Pathogen Pressure in Wake of Atmospheric Rivers

By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis|May 18, 2023

Researchers say rare plant disease outbreak of Phytophthora syringae similar to El Niño-influenced events during the 1990s.

How to Get Clonal Rootstock Clarity for Walnuts

How to Get Clonal Rootstock Clarity for Walnuts

By Thomas Skernivitz|December 28, 2020

Complexities aside, walnut growers enjoy more options as cloning research advances.

Insight on Blight Can Help Protect Your Pepper Crop

Insight on Blight Can Help Protect Your Pepper Crop

By Gene McAvoy|February 12, 2019

Learn how to identify, the survival and spread, as well as management methods for this vegetable disease.

Wet Weather Breeds Phytophthora in Young Apple Plantings

Wet Weather Breeds Phytophthora in Young Apple Plantings

By Christina Herrick|August 15, 2017

Crown rot, root rot flourishing in very wet growing season.

Fighting Phytophthora In Blueberries

Fighting Phytophthora In Blueberries

By John Yeo | Dan Sullivan | David Bryla | Jerry Weiland|March 30, 2016

The authors of a recently published study have identified which blueberry cultivars you might want to consider planting in certain soils.

Disease-Resistant Pepper Debuts At Rutgers Research Farm Event

Disease-Resistant Pepper Debuts At Rutgers Research Farm Event

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|September 8, 2015

The variety protects against several races of bacterial leaf spot and Phytophthora blight.

Rainy Weather Causing High Risk For Phytopthora In Berries

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 […]

Researchers Find Silver Lining In Phytophthora Fight

Researchers Find Silver Lining In Phytophthora Fight

Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 5, 2015

A team of researchers from the University of Florida, University of Central Florida, and the New Jersey Institute […]

Problematic Pathogens In Melons And Watermelons

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.

Study Discovers Citrus Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves

Study Discovers Citrus Greening Affects Roots Before Leaves

Posted by Frank Giles|April 30, 2014

Disease causes a loss of 30% to 50% of trees’ fibrous roots before symptoms are visible above ground.

Phytophthora Wreaks Havoc On Watermelon In Georgia

Phytophthora Wreaks Havoc On Watermelon In Georgia

Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 4, 2013

Too much rain in the summer increased the incidence of this disease.

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