Velum One from Bayer also suppresses foliar diseases, increases yields.

The technique also may effectively sanitize watermelons, honeydews, cucumbers, and baby carrots.

A plant pathologist, McGrath’s expertise has helped both organic and conventional growers fight late blight, downy mildew, and others. 

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

Unique modes of action the main feature of modern chemistries.

Ongoing research sheds light on the role soil health plays in the severity of the deadly pathogen in watermelon crops.

Get the lowdown on several of the latest varieties making a name for themselves in the marketplace.

View some of the latest watermelon and cantaloupe varieties making an impact on the market.

The Tri-Hishtil vegetable grafting facility in North Carolina hopes to double grafted plant production by next year.

Researcher says growers must be up-to-date on spray programs.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection made the discovery at the Otay Mesa cargo port in California.

Tactics to manage the pest of cucurbits include proper scouting, trap cropping, plus cultural and chemical controls.

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

The goal of the research team is to help growers of cucurbits achieve effective pest control while protecting honeybees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

The Golden State’s cantaloupes are now in peak production from major areas in the San Joaquin Valley.

Unique cover crop choice attracts beneficial bugs, increasing pollination prospects and reducing insect threats.

The pathogen has been confirmed in Michigan cucumbers in Bay County for the 2016 season.