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Jul 25, 2018

Mid-July Michigan Vegetable updates | MSU Extension

Michigan extension agents report on cucurbit crops in five regions of the state.

Jul 20, 2018

Cucumber Downy Mildew Confirmed in Henderson County, NC | NC State

FROM Extension Plant Pathology: Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was confirmed on a cucumber leaf from a commercial field in Henderson County on July 20, 2018. This is the first report of CDM in western NC. Read more about the first report of CDM in western N.C. this year.

Jul 20, 2018

Syngenta trial events showcase vegetable breeding innovation | VGN

Some of our newest experimental varieties shown at the trial featured Fusarium race 2 tolerance plus stronger vines for full season harvesting versatility. Varieties currently available, including Melody and Excursion, also performed well under high-stress conditions at the Naples station.

Jul 19, 2018

Dr. Quesada requests your participation in a survey that aims to understand the impact of downy mildew in cucurbit production

Dr. Lina Quesada-Ocampo, Vegetable Pathologist at NC State University, is part of a multi-state USDA food security grant focused on improving detection and management of cucurbit downy mildew. As part of this effort, researchers in several cucurbit producing states would like to learn more about the needs of watermelon growers and producers. Dr. Quesada kindly…

Jul 18, 2018

July 2018 Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update

If you suspect downy mildew in your field, please report it to OMAFRA so we can ensure that the ipmPIPEforecasts are accurate and up-to-date. Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update – July 18, 2018  

Jul 17, 2018

Gummy Stem Blight Tops Georgia Watermelon Diseases | VSC News

With the heavy rains during the 2018 watermelon season, Georgia growers in the Colquitt County area have seen an increase in gummy stem blight in their melons. Read more about the number one problem for Georgia watermelon growers this year.

Jul 12, 2018

Michigan vegetable crop update | MSU

East Michigan vegetable update – July 12, 2018 Zucchini and yellow squash are being picked. Pumpkins and winter squash are vining out. In both crops, thrips are becoming an issue with the hot dry weather. According to Elaine Roddy in Ontario, damage to older leaves may not be a concern, but stunting of new growth…

Jul 12, 2018

A New Race of Fusarium Wilt Brings Trouble | VSC News

Fusarium wilt has been a problem in watermelon for several years. A new race of the disease makes it even more of a struggle to deal with. Nicholas Dufault, assistant professor and Extension specialist in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Florida (UF), says race three fusarium wilt was recently found in the…

Jul 10, 2018

Cantaloupe project aimed at finding variety less susceptible to bacteria | UGA

University of Georgia scientists are assisting in a study to find a cantaloupe variety with less netting on the rind in the hopes that the fruit will be less susceptible to the bacteria or pathogens that settle in the netting on the outside of the fruit. Read more about this USDA funded research on cantaloupes.

Jul 5, 2018

All-America Selections Designates Two Melons as 2019 Winners | Seed World Daily

Melon Orange SilverWave F1 is a regional winner in the Northeast and Southeast. Orange SilverWave is an exotic melon bred in South Korea with an extremely sweet, orange flesh and unique rind color.