Growers can learn about research on pest control for specialty crops at the upcoming Florida Ag Expo: View the agenda here. We’re looking at ways to try to minimize the development of fungicide resistance as well as ways to try to make programs more cost-effective. Continue Reading
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September 15 – 30 Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates | ipmPIPE
September 30 New report from OH. CDM has been confirmed on jack-o-lantern pumpkin in a field in Harrison County, OH. Incidence is 100%, severity is 50%. Estimated date of first symptoms is September 21. September 27 New report from MS. CDM has been confirmed on cucumber in the sentinel plot in Lee County, MS. Incidence is unknown, severity is unknown. Estimated date of […]
September 1 – 15 Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates | ipmPIPE
September 13 New report from AR. CDM has been confirmed on jack-o-lantern pumpkin in a 1a field in White County, AR. Incidence is 80%, severity is 20%. Estimated date of first symptoms is September 5. September 9 First report from MS. New reports from KY, NY, and WI. CDM has been discovered on ‘Waldo’ winter squash in a home garden in Copiah County, MS. […]
Pumpkin management in the final stretch | MSU Extension Vegetables
You are in the final stretch of the pumpkin season in Michigan. Vines are dying down and cutting has begun. It is at this point you discover just how well your growing season management practices paid off. Continue Reading
Sept. 4, 2019 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU Extension Vegetables
Southwest Michigan vegetable update Crop reports Cool temperatures and lower light levels will begin to affect crop development and quality. For some reason, cantaloupe begins to lose its netting (see photo). Disease report Vine crop producers still need to be diligent in their downy and powdery mildew control. This is especially true on pumpkins that still have a significant […]
CucCAP Pathologists Provide Growers with Tools for Cucurbit Disease Management
CucCAP Vegetable Pathologists provide cucurbit producers with techniques for cucurbit disease management and connect growers with research seeking new solutions for cucurbit diseases. The extension team is a network of University Extension specialists, members of their labs and Extension Agents who work with growers from across each state. Extension Agent Training When cucurbit crops are threatened by […]
New photo gallery: Alternaria leaf blight on cucurbits | Cornell Cooperative Extension
The Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center in Riverhead, NY added a new photo gallery to their Cucurbit Disease collection for Alternaria leaf blight on cucurbits. This disease is not considered an important disease of cucurbits, but can cause defoliation resulting in yield loss when left unmanaged especially during rainy periods or where overhead […]
More Ways to Manage Fusarium Wilt | VSCNews
Five years ago, there was no solid foundation for managing fusarium wilt in watermelons. Now, researchers have identified several techniques watermelon growers can use to help combat the disease. Continue Reading
