Jun 15, 2018

Cucumber Anthracnose Reported in North Carolina | NC State

Leaves infected with cucurbit anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare, were submitted to the NCSU Vegetable Pathology Lab and confirmed as positive. Anthracnose can be confused with other foliar cucurbit diseases, such as cucurbit downy mildew, but chemical control is drastically different for different cucurbit diseases. Read more for information on identification and control of cucurbit anthracnose.

Jun 6, 2018

Phytophthora Diseases Occurring on Fruiting Vegetables in WNC | NC State

As the flooding recedes in western North Carolina, many growers are now reporting losses due to Phytophthora diseases on various vegetable crops including pepper, tomato, cucumber, and other cucurbits.

Jun 1, 2018

Watermelon Powdery Mildew Found in South Carolina | NC State

Dr. Anthony Keinath, Vegetable Pathologist at Clemson University in South Carolina, has found powdery mildew in watermelons and issued an alert. Because the pathogen is airborne, we expect that inoculum may also be present in North Carolina. Read the post on the NC State Extension Cucurbits site.

May 31, 2018

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Epidemic History for 2018

May 30: First report from NC. CDM has been confirmed on cucumber in a 10 acre field in Sampson County, NC. Incidence is 10%, severity is 5%. Estimated date of first symptoms is May 29 May 25: First report from GA. CDM has been confirmed on cucumber in a 20 acre field in Brooks County, GA. Incidence is 5%, severity is 10%. Estimated…

May 31, 2018

Cucurbit downy mildew was reported in North Carolina

The NC State Vegetable Pathology program reported that Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber sample from a production field in Sampson county on May 30 of 2018. Read more at the NC State Cooperative Extension Cucurbit Portal.

May 28, 2018

Flooding, waterlogged soils and effects on vegetable crops | VGN

Identify Poorly Drained Areas for Phytophthora capsici Management

May 17, 2018

MSU Vegetable Pathology begins 2018 Downy mildew spore trapping

The Cucurbit Downy Mildew Spore Trapping Program conducted by the Hausbeck lab at MSU is underway for the 2018 growing season. Spore traps have been set up in multiple locations throughout the state. When downy mildew, a cucumber pathogen, makes its appearance in selected Michigan counties the growers will be informed. Spores were detected in…

Oct 18, 2017

2017 cdm epidemic history | | ipmPIPE

October 18 First report from IL. CDM has been confirmed on jack-o-lantern pumpkin in a field in Kankakee County, IL. Incidence is 20%, severity is 10%. Estimated date of first symptoms is August 23. October 13 First reports from TN and MO. CDM has been confirmed on melon in a field in Cocke County, TN. Incidence is unknown, severity is unknown.…

Sep 25, 2017

2017 Cucurbit Downy Mildew Epidemic History | ipmPIPE

September 25: New report from MS. CDM has been confirmed on cucumber and pumpkin in the sentinel plot in Lee County, MS. Incidence is unknown, severity is unknown. Estimated date of first symptoms is September 18. September 22: New report from NH. CDM has been confirmed on cucumber in a tiny home garden in Rockingham…

Sep 20, 2017

Latest Forecast | ipmPIPE

Cucurbit Downy Mildew outbreaks reported in NH.