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How to get the most out of your fungicide sprays
Published on July 8, 2014
Consider these tips in improving fungicide spray efficacy and efficiency. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 8, 2014
Published on July 8, 2014
Spotted wing Drosophila continues to be caught in southwest Michigan and has been detected in two northwest counties this week. -
Late blight confirmed in potatoes in northern Indiana July 6, 2014
Published on July 7, 2014
Late blight has been confirmed in potatoes south of the Michigan-Indiana border near Howe, Indiana. Effective management of this disease requires implementing an integrated disease management approach. -
Downy mildew watch: Fungicides recommended for cucumber disease control
Published on July 2, 2014
Wet weather favors downy mildew on cucumbers. Preventive fungicide sprays are recommended. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 1, 2014
Published on July 2, 2014
Catches of spotted wing Drosophila continue into their second week, with numbers remaining low. -
SDHI fungicides for protecting fruit from brown rot infection
Published on July 1, 2014
Using fungicides to protect from American brown rot will be critical if weather conditions favor disease. SDHI fungicides represent the most effective current class of fungicides for protecting ripening fruit from brown rot. -
Weather is ideal for downy mildew on grapes at this time
Published on July 1, 2014
Frequent rains and high relative humidity are favoring downy mildew in grapes. Choose an effective fungicide to protect clusters and leaves on susceptible cultivars. -
Controlling black rot and Phomopsis from grape clusters
Published on July 1, 2014
Black rot and Phomopsis are active in grapes. Aim to protect clusters from infection as soon as possible and rely on systemic fungicides for post-infection activity, particularly during rainy periods. -
Botrytis gray mold control in strawberries and raspberries
Published on July 1, 2014
Rainy weather and high relative humidity promotes Botrytis gray mold in strawberries and raspberries. A range of effective fungicides are available to help manage the disease. Alternate fungicide classes to avoid development of fungicide resistance. -
Managing white mold in soybeans in Great Lakes region
Published on July 1, 2014
Farmers in the Great Lakes region may be concerned about white mold in soybeans in 2014 and how to properly manage this disease.