Cucumber

Feb 1, 2018

Machine Harvested Pickling Cucumbers – Risk Management Fact Sheet

The USDA publishes an annual risk management fact sheet that provides a general overview of the crop insurance program including losses from plant disease.

Dec 15, 2017

CucCAP researchers present at GLEXPO

Mary K. Hausbeck from MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences spoke about Downy Mildew Prevention and control at the Great Lakes Expo on December 6 in the Pickling Cucumber Session. In the Phytophthora session, Dr. Hausbeck spoke about Phytophthora capsici: Pathogen Biology and Management Strategies.

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.…

Jul 25, 2017

Ontario Cucurbit Downy Mildew Report for July 2017

Risk of downy mildew to cucumbers and cantaloupe remains high.

Jun 28, 2017

First 2017 Report of Cucumber Downy Mildew in Ohio | Ohio Veggie Disease News

Source: First 2017 Report of Cucumber Downy Mildew in Ohio | Ohio Veggie Disease News

Jun 28, 2017

Ontario reports downy mildew on cucumber and cantaloupe – Vegetable Growers News

Downy mildew has been reported in Essex County in Ontario, Canada, putting the pathogen within easy striking distance of Michigan’s cucurbit crops. This pattern of downy mildew being detected in our immediate region around the time of July 4, 2017, has become well-established. If fungicide sprays have not been applied to the most susceptible crops…

Jun 27, 2017

Ontario Downy Mildew update

All growers should be using a downy mildew targeted fungicide program at this time.

Jun 26, 2017

Cucumber downy mildew confirmed in Dorchester County, Maryland – Vegetable Growers News

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 16, 2017

Some downy mildew recommendations for cucumbers – VGN

Downy mildew causes severe leaf blight on cucurbit crops, including cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin.

Jun 15, 2017

Ontario Downy Mildew Report for June 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