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Sep 17, 2019

September 1 – 15 Cucurbit Downy Mildew epidemic updates | ipmPIPE

Between August 30 and September 13 CDM has been confirmed in AR, MS, KY, NY, WI, NH, OH, PA, MI, SC, VA and MA, on jack-o-lantern pumpkin, 'Waldo' winter squash, cucumber, watermelon, butternut squash, acorn squash, and yellow squash.

Sep 11, 2019

Pumpkin management in the final stretch | MSU Extension Vegetables

At this time of year, growers are in the final stretch of the pumpkin season in Michigan. Vines are dying down and cutting has begun. It is at this point that growers discover just how well your growing season management practices paid off.

Sep 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU Extension Vegetables

Vegetable updates from Michigan Cooperative Extension report that cool temperatures and lower light levels will begin to affect crop development and quality and cantaloupe begins to lose its netting. Vine crop producers still need to be diligent in their downy and powdery mildew control. This is especially true on pumpkins that still have a significant amount of green fruit.

Sep 3, 2019

CucCAP Pathologists Provide Growers with Tools for Cucurbit Disease Management

CucCAP Vegetable Pathologists provide cucurbit producers with techniques for cucurbit disease management and connect growers with research seeking new solutions for cucurbit diseases.

Aug 30, 2019

New photo gallery: Alternaria leaf blight on cucurbits | Cornell Cooperative Extension

The Long Island Horticultural Research & Extension Center in Riverhead, NY added a new photo gallery to their Cucurbit Disease collection for Alternaria leaf blight on cucurbits.

Aug 28, 2019

More Ways to Manage Fusarium Wilt | VSCNews

Five years ago, there was no solid foundation for managing Fusarium wilt in watermelons. Now, researchers have identified several techniques watermelon growers can use to help combat the disease.

Aug 28, 2019

Aug. 28, 2019 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU Extension Vegetables

The Michigan State University Vegetable Pathology Lab teams up with Michigan State Extension to publish vegetable updates throughout the growing season.

Aug 21, 2019

Cucumber downy mildew moves across Michigan | MSU Extension Vegetables

Downy mildew on cucumber has been verified in three counties on the west side of Michigan and one county on the east side of Michigan. Cantaloupe crops are also at risk.

Aug 12, 2019

Cucurbit Downy Mildew ipmPIPE epidemic updates

During this reporting period, CDM was reported in VA, RI, SC, PA, MD, NC, TN, NJ, MI, and MA on butternut squash, cucumber, and pumpkin.

Aug 7, 2019

August 7 Michigan Vegetable Updates | MSU Extension Vegetables

The Michigan State University Vegetable Pathology Lab teams up with Michigan State Extension to publish vegetable updates throughout the growing season.