- Late blight has not been reported on tomato or potato in NJ to date. If you suspect Late blight on your farm please contact your county Extension agent. To track the progress of Late blight in the US please visit USAblight.
- Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) on cucumber continues to be reported throughout the region. All cucumber growers should add downy mildew specific products to their regular maintenance programs. CDM has also been reported on giant pumpkin, cantaloupe, and butternut squash in PA and on pumpkin and watermelon in DE, VA, and MD to date. All pumpkin and watermelon growers are encouraged to include downy mildew specific fungicides in their regular weekly maintenance programs. To track CDM movement in the US please visit the North Carolina State University’s CDM Forecasting Website.
August 30, 2017 Andy Wyenandt