Vegetables
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Published on 09/13/19 UGA CAES part of extensive research study aimed at whitefly management By Clint Thompson for CAES News Researchers from three research institutions are using a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fight whiteflies on vegetable crops. Scientists from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Fort Valley…
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Published on 06/14/19 High temperatures, few clouds lead to sunscalding concerns for Georgia producers By Clint Thompson for CAES News Even with the welcomed rain Georgia farmers experienced this week, sunscalding on certain fruits and vegetables remains a concern as producers continue with this year’s harvest, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable specialist Andre da Silva.…
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Published on 06/18/19 App helps fruit growers in Eastern U.S. diagnose disease and insect problems By Denise M Hatcher for CAES News Walking through his peach orchard, a farmer notices something he has not seen before on the leaves of a few trees. He quickly pulls out his cell phone and accesses the MyIPM smartphone app. Through a…
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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 05/27/19 UGA survey finds root-knot nematodes in 60% of vegetable fields By Bryce Ethridge for CAES News A recent University of Georgia Cooperative Extension survey of 431 Georgia vegetable fields found that more than 60% contained root-knot nematodes, tiny parasitic worms that feed on roots and destroy plants. The survey was conducted May through December of…
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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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By Jake Price The desire for fresh homegrown tomatoes is probably the main reason homeowners have gardens. Most plants are planted in late March and April, or when they are available at the garden centers. Each spring, many homeowners run into problems with their plants. Two newer, good tasting, disease resistant varieties are currently being…
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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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Published on 10/09/18 UGA Extension advises harvest decisions amidst looming hurricane By Laurel L Dunn, Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva for CAES News Hurricanes, tropical storms and severe rainfall events are commonly seen among states in the Southeast U.S. These natural events most often occur during summer or early fall and may cause severe…
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Sep 26, 2018 | Written by asparks Silverleaf whitefly populations have increased in many areas in the last few weeks…