Pests on cucurbits at this time of year include squash bugs, pickleworm, melonworm, whiteflies, and downy mildew.
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Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates August 27, 2023 | ipmPIPE
The Cucurbit downy mildew forecast reports disease incidents from multiple locations in the United States. Website visitors have the option to receive alerts via email for a specific location. Epidemic Updates for August 9 to September 1, 2024 Observation Date Host Location 8/20/2024 cucumber Haywood Co, NC 8/21/2024 squash Salem Co, NJ 8/21/2024 cucumber Salem […]
South Carolina Cantaloupe 2023 Crop Stats
Extension Agents throughout South Carolina surveyed growers on specialty crop acreage for the year. The goal was to identify the counties of production, acreage, and observable market prices for the year. In this round of surveys, data was collected for 14 fruit and vegetable crops including cantaloupe. See more crop stats on the Clemson Agribusiness page.
Michigan Cucurbit update | August 21, 2024
Powdery mildew, Plectosporium blight, and Phytophthora fruit rot are present in the late summer and early fall as winter squash and pumpkins mature.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew updates August 20, 2023 | ipmPIPE
CDM was found on cantalope, pumpkin, and cucumber in Virginia, Massachusetts, and Kentucky in early August.
Michigan Cucurbit update | August 14, 2024
Cucurbit crops are being harvested, pumpkins are sizing as powdery mildew settles in across the state. Plectosporium blight can also be found. Stay vigilant against downy mildew and Phytophthora pathogens.
UK Extension Factsheet: Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Kentucky
The Factsheet: Cucurbit Downy Mildew in Kentucky (PPFS-VG-27) is available online. For additional publications on vegetable diseases, visit the UK Plant Pathology Extension Publications webpage.
CDM confirmed in Central Kentucky
On August 9, 2024 cucurbit downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber in south-central Kentucky. Cucurbit downy mildew has also been reported in neighboring states. Disease is expected to become widespread across the area.
