Vegetables
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I thought it would be good to touch base with everyone about what I’m seeing on brassicas here in the county. Sclerotinia on Cabbage: The entire head of cabbage begins to collapse and a white fungal growth occurs. In later stages of development raisin-like structures can be observed. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a soil inhabiting…
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Let’s discuss some of the insects and diseases I’ve been seeing on vegetables here in the county: Powdery Mildew on Squash: I have seen quite a few squash fields with powdery mildew so be on the look out. Below are some images to illustrate the symptoms: A good spray program for powdery mildew in squash…
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The other week Thomas County Ag Agent Andrew Sawyer and I stopped in a pepper field here in Colquitt County where Tim Flanders had found broad mites. It takes the right conditions for the broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus, to become a problem. Broad mites enjoy high humidity and cool temperatures. Low populations typically go undetected…
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We had a great discussion at the cowpea curculio crisis meeting in Tifton. Unfortunately I don’t have great news to report about the meeting, but I have highlighted a few key points that I took away from the meeting: 1) Let’s discuss insecticides: Many of you know that pyrethroids are only showing moderate suppression of…
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I have received many calls concerning the cowpea curculio in southern peas. Unfortunately I do not have a magic formula to aid cowpea growers in controlling this pest. Below are some remarks from Stormy Sparks, David Riley and Jenna Kicklighter. You will also see an announcement for an emergency meeting on September 10th to discuss…
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Why are my cabbage transplants dying? Did your cabbage transplants die soon after planting? Often this is caused by a damping-off disease. Damping-off diseases are caused by various fungi that live in the soil. The most common are caused by two genera of fungi, Rhizoctonia and Pythium. We have seen symptoms like those shown in…
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Sweet Corn Growers, Stripling Irrigation Research Park is hosting a Sweet Corn Production Workshop at SIRP on Tuesday July 22. Here’s the tentative schedule for the Workshop at SIRP: 9am – Welcome (Calvin Perry) 9:10am – Fertility and Varieties (Tim Coolong) 9:30am – Insect Management (Stormy Sparks) 9:50am – Weed Management (Andy Shirley) 10:10am…
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The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference is the LARGEST educational conference and trade show in the southeastern United States that unites growers, vendors and suppliers. Anyone with an interest in specialty crop agriculture is invited to be a part of this event to address food safety, specific commodity sessions on production practices and increased…
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Causal Agent: Bacteria (Xanthomonas campestris) Symptoms: V-shaped necrotic lesions around the tip of leaves. Dark veins extending downward into the mid-rib. Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, rutabaga, turnip, collards, radish, mustard, watercress, and other plants in the Crucifer (Brassica) family are susceptible. Vegetables other than crucifers are not susceptible. Disease Development: The bacteria is know…
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We are currently in the process of scheduling the 2013-2014 production meetings. We want to offer programs that are both interesting and beneficial to our producers. If you have any ideas or suggestions for this years meetings, please feel free to call, email, stop-by, or comment below. Tentative offer of meetings in no certain order…