Skin blotch of garlic caused by the fungus, Embellisia allii, has been found in a homeowner’s garden. Symptoms on infected plants include the a diffuse coating of charcoal-colored flecks on the outer surfaces of infected stems.
Continue reading...May 8, 2013 Brad Majek
A Generic Clopyralid (STINGER) Product Called SPUR is Labeled for Asparagus
Clopyralid, marketed under the trade name STINGER, was labeled for use in asparagus for years. About eight years ago Dow removed asparagus from the Stinger label due to liability concerns. A generic version of clopyralid called SPUR, produced by Albaugh Inc., is now available and includes asparagus on the label with a 48 hour PHI.
Continue reading...May 8, 2013 Kris Holmstrom
Veg IPM Update : Week Ending 5/08/13
Sweet Corn By this time last year, we had already begun catching European corn borer (ECB) adults, as well as a few corn earworm (CEW) adults. Due to much cooler conditions this season, blacklight trap catches have very few insects of any type. As a result, there will be no maps published in this IPM […]
Continue reading...May 7, 2013 Ann Gould
Downy Mildew in Ornamental Crops
Although the disease “downy mildew” sounds similar to the more familiar disease called “powdery mildew,” the downy mildews are caused by fungal relatives called Oomycetes. These fungal-like organisms, troublesome in during cool, moist weather, attack tender, above-ground plant parts, dispersing rapidly in films of water. In susceptible ornamental plants, downy mildews are most often caused […]
Continue reading...May 7, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
FDA Food Safety Q&A: Wild and Domestic Animals
The FDA Proposed Produce Food Safety Rule Q & A conference call, coordinated by the Produce Safety Alliance, discussed domestic and wild animals. This conference call focused on the potential impact of the rule on production practices regarding animals. 1. The phrase is used “growers will act appropriately” regarding potential contamination from animals on the […]
Continue reading...May 4, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit Fire Blight Alert: Caution
The Cougar Blight model at NEWA is predicting “Caution” for all Apple and Pear blocks with open blossoms starting May 7. The model is basing the prediction on the current weather forecast for both southern and northern regions. Keep a close eye on the weather. If conditions for infection occur (60°F or above with rain […]
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