New Gene Discovery Protects Strawberry Crops from Fusarium Wilt By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis|August 17, 2022 UC Davis says it will release resistant varieties to growers later this year.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Relative of Citrus Greening Bacteria Mutating Into a New Threat By UC Riverside News|August 12, 2022 Scientists find bacterial cousin in the Liberibacter family also might be infectious to other plants and crops.
AI Technology on the Job To Help Squelch Downy Mildew in Watermelon By UF/IFAS News|July 18, 2022 Learn more about newly published research that uses machine learning to quickly and efficiently detect the pathogen in several stages.
Powdery Mildew, Pigweed Most Prevalent Pests for Vegetable Growers Right Now By Thomas Skernivitz|July 13, 2022 Among insects, aphids and thrips did their fair share of damage.
Why Disease Control Is More Challenging on Leafy Vegetables By Anthony P. Keinath|July 6, 2022 Producing blemish-free leafy greens is not easy. Fruiting vegetables tolerate more disease without losing value.
A New Cucurbit Disease Continues To Spread Across U.S. By Carol Miller|June 8, 2022 Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus has now been found in Florida, just a few years after first appearing in the Imperial Valley.
Select the Right Fungicide to Protect Your Potatoes By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|June 8, 2022 Basic product knowledge can advance a successful production plan for your crops.
Genetics and Phenomics Combo Could Be Key for Powdery Mildew Solution Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 11, 2022 Learn how strawberry growers look to benefit from new research that digs deep inside plant trait data.
Why Tomato Crops Today Are So Susceptible to Disease By Anthony P. Keinath|May 4, 2022 Large fruit and tight spacing make modern tomatoes less resistant than their ancestors.
Anthony Keinath Named American Vegetable Grower Columnist Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 4, 2022 The Clemson professor and Extension agent specializes in foliar diseases in vegetable crops.
Field Scouting Guide: Cucurbit Downy Mildew By Mary K. Hausbeck | Sheila D. Linderman|April 27, 2022 Heed these tips to effectively identify, monitor, and manage this malady.
Plant Health Alert! This Harmful Bacteria Is a First for North America Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 18, 2022 Scientists note first case of Candidatus Phytoplasma brasiliense in a common weed. Is it a threat to produce growers and more?
Survival Strategies of Persistent Soil Pathogens By Steven T. Koike|March 23, 2022 If you know how soilborne diseases stay alive, you can better plan how to manage them.
Concerns Raised Over California’s Pesticide Stance By David Eddy|March 15, 2022 California Fresh Fruit Association airs out concerns in workshop at annual conference.
New Research Exposes Underbelly of Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus By American Phytopathological Society|February 16, 2022 Study examines several key components of deadly plant disease and offers advice about a popular resistance.
What’s New for 2022 in Biological Crop Protection Products Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 12, 2022 Growers can expect plenty this year from manufacturers of biological products.
Late Blight Alert Blares for Vegetable Growers in Southwest Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 11, 2022 Crop scouts report the deadly plant disease has been found in potato plantings around Immokalee. See what to watch out for.
Potato Pink Eye a Disorder Growers Need to Watch Out For By Carrie Huffman Wohleb|February 9, 2022 Though not a disease, Periderm Disorder Syndrome can make tubers more susceptible while also creating external and internal damage. Here’s a primer.
Field Scouting Guide: Black Rot of Brassicas By Karli Petrovic|February 9, 2022 Follow these tips for spotting and treating Xanthomonas campestris.
Biopesticides Flaunt Flexibility for Produce Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|January 29, 2022 Conventional pesticides have their limitations while falling prey to resistance.