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Jun 29, 2018

Watch out for fungal diseases on melons | PennState Extension

I’ve seen alternaria and anthracnose on melons so far this season, and have also had some calls with a concern about gummy stem blight. Here’s what to look for to tell the different diseases apart. Continue Reading

Aug 31, 2017

Vegetable Disease Updates from Extension at PSU

Reports of Downy Mildew are Increasing: Downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber and/or cantaloupe in northeast Ohio (Wayne Co.), Essex, ON (southeastern most tip of Ontario, Canada), southeast Michigan in Monroe Co., and southern New Jersey in Salem Co. Disease pressure is also continuing to build in North and South Carolina on cucumber and cantaloupe…