Disease Survey for Cucumber growers

You are invited to take part in a research study. Your participation in this study is voluntary. You have the right to be a part of this study, to choose not to participate, and to stop participating at any time without penalty. The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of grower’s opinions on cucumber varieties.

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South Carolina Grower Update | October 30, 2023

NC State University is looking for cucumber growers to participate in a survey about experiences with common cucumber diseases and growers’ opinions about cucumber plant characteristics. The aim of this study is to inform plant breeders, growers’ associations, the USDA, and others about what matters to growers like you in choosing which varieties to grow.

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Pickle Packers International Spring 2023 meeting

Field Monitoring of the Cucurbit Downy Mildew Pathogen: The Next Frontier
Results from fungicide efficacy trials and recommendations important to key pickle producing regions to limit disease losses.
Economic Outlook for Pickles and Overview of Cucumber Seed Trait Valuation Research.

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