Jun 27, 2017
Mark Arney, Executive director of the National Watermelon Promotion Board visited with USDA secretary, Sonny Perdue, at his office in Washington, DC. on June 27, 2017.
Jun 26, 2017
Downy mildew on cucumber was confirmed in Dorchester County, Maryland on June 21. The cucumber crop should be protected with a fungicide that targets downy mildew. There are several fungicide options available: visit here. Orondis and Ranman have performed well on cucurbit downy mildew in Maryland and Delaware and across the southeast. Cantaloupes and other…
Jun 20, 2017
Identification Cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV) usually starts in small patches in the field with new leaves showing yellowing.
Jun 19, 2017
Fusarium is the number-one problem right now in watermelon in the southeastern United States.
Source: Latest Forecast | IPM Pipe Epidemic Update – 19 June: New reports from NC. CDM has been confirmed in Sampson and Franklin Counties, NC. Please view the Epidemic History for details
When it comes to watermelon, one of the ongoing and increasing challenges is fusarium wilt. Source: Research Begins on Fusarium Wilt Affecting Watermelon – VSC NEWS
Jun 16, 2017
Source: Latest Forecast | IPM Pipe Epidemic Update – 16 June: New reports from GA. CDM has been confirmed in Lee and Decatur Counties, GA. Please view the Epidemic History for details.
Downy mildew causes severe leaf blight on cucurbit crops, including cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin.
Jun 15, 2017
By Cheryl Trueman, University of Guelph – Ridgetown Campus Scouting for downy mildew in pickling cucumber fields in Norfolk County began on June 13 (3 of 5 sites) and will begin in Kent Count… Source: Downy Mildew Report for the week of June 12, 2017 | ONvegetables
Jun 14, 2017
Fusarium wilt is on the rise in Georgia watermelon fields. University of Georgia scientists are studying whether this fungal disease can be managed through fumigation.Fumigation is a method of pest control that involves using volatile compounds in a restricted area to kill pests and pathogens. Research on fumigation with the fungicide Proline is yielding promising…