- Late blight has been reported on tomato in central Florida. This is the first report of Late blight in the US this growing season. To follow Late blight outbreaks in the US please sign up for alerts at the USAblight website by clicking here.
- There have been no reports of cucurbit downy mildew in the US to date. To track, monitor, and receive reports on CDM development in the US please click here. For the current understanding of what is happening with the CDM population in the US and current control recommendations please click here.
- There have been no reports of basil downy mildew in the US to date. To track and receive reports on its whereabouts in the US on the new website please click here. For current BDM control options in the greenhouse and field please click on hyperlinks.
- For the updated list of fungicides for use in the control of important diseases in the greenhouse please click here.
- Commercial growers should consider adding at-transplanting or -seeding controls for Phytophthora and Pythium root rots as we head into the spring especially if soils remain wet. For more information please click here. Organic growers can find more information on controlling important root rot pathogens in early season transplant production here!
- Transplant producers need to remember to vent their structures to reduce relative humidity buildup going into the evenings to help reduce leaf wetness during the overnight.
- With strawberry season just around the corner, please click here for information on controlling important fruit rot pathogens.
- The 2020/2021 Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations Guide is available for free online! With many county offices running reduced hours or being closed this is the easiest way to obtain the newest recommendations.
- For a quick review on managing fungicide resistance development using tank mixes and fungicide rotations, and in FRAC group 3 and FRAC group 11 fungicides please click on hyperlinks.
- To keep up with Rutgers Extension services please click here. We are here to help!
