Disease
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Published on 06/04/19 Georgia vegetable growers need to apply fungicides to stay ahead of downy mildew disease. By Clint Thompson for CAES News Georgia vegetable farmers should be on alert as downy mildew disease has been spotted in at least three southern Georgia counties this spring. Additional counties could follow as weather conditions remain favorable for the disease…
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Published on 05/08/19 Farmers must watch cabbage crops closely for signs of disease By Bryce Ethridge for CAES News As temperatures increase this spring, Georgia cabbage farmers should scout their crops regularly to ensure that disease pressure is not too high, says University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable specialist Andre da Silva. If farmers are proactive and maintain…
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Published on 03/06/19 By Clint Thompson for CAES News Popular vegetables like broccoli and kale are among the crops that could be in danger from Alternaria leaf blight — a disease that can cause spots on some brassica crops and render them unmarketable — which has developed resistance to a once-dependable fungicide that Georgia farmers rely on, according…
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By Dr. Bob Kemerait Like they say, “no rest for the weary.” It looked like we were going to be able to get out of this with fairly dry weather and then here comes the potential for a tropical storm. If the path of the storm continues, it should hit sometime late on Wednesday and…
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Dr. Bob Kemerait gives a row crop disease update Soybeans: Asian soybean rust is still lightly scattered from Decatur County to Appling County, but has only been found so far in KUDZU. Soybean rust is certainly not a major problem at the moment; however it could become so. Management options are to protect the crop…
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Dr. Bob Kemerait gives row crop disease update: DISEASES of PEANUT: White mold and leaf spot aren’t breaking lose in every peanut field in Georgia, BUT hot temperatures, high humidity and frequent rains have created near-perfect conditions for the development, spread and, sometimes, explosion of these diseases. Growers need to stay on a good fungicide…
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May 8, 2018 | Written by Dutta Powdery mildew is a common disease of cucurbits under field and greenhouse conditions in most areas of the United States. Although all cucurbits are susceptible, symptoms are less common on cucumber and melon because many commercial cultivars have resistance. This disease can be a major production problem if not manage timely.…
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Agents were emailed the 2017 vegetable fungicide spray guides from our extension vegetable pathologist, Dr. Bhabesh Dutta. If you would like a copy, please contact your local extension agent.
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Dr. Tim Coolong will be coming down to teach a class for those who currently or interested in Small Organic Farming or Urban Gardening on February 23rd from 10:30-11:45. He will be talking about vegetable fertility and weed management. The information is below. If you have any questions, please contact Josh Dawson, Fort Valley Extension…
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We will be having a Row Crop Disease and Fertility production meeting Monday, February 6 at lunch starting at 12:00pm. Dr. Bob Kemerait and Dr. Glen Harris will be coming to talk. Please call the office at 229-333-5185 to RSVP. Look forward to seeing everyone there.