Black leg of Potato June 15, 2021 - From Issue: 691 By: Dan Egel Read More This disease can cause loses by the wilt and decline of plants. This article describes the symptoms and management of two similar diseases of potato both known as black leg[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes
Time to Scout for Potato Beetles June 2, 2021 - From Issue: 690 By: Laura Ingwell Read More The Colorado potato beetle (CPB) is one of the most devastating pests of potato crops and is something that you should be on the lookout for NOW! This pest overwinters[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Colorado Potato Beetles June 22, 2017 - From Issue: 630 By: Rick Foster I have received some reports of Colorado potato beetles damaging both potatoes and tomatoes, including tomatoes in high tunnels. Both the adults and larvae are voracious feeders. As with most[Read More…] Article Categories: Potatoes Tomato Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
Blackleg-like Symptoms of Potato September 17, 2015 - From Issue: 606 By: Dan Egel In 2014 and 2015 blackleg-like symptoms were observed in some U.S. potato growing areas. The presence of a bacterium of the species Dickeya was confirmed by PCR testing. Symptoms caused[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Late Blight on Tomato Update September 4, 2015 - From Issue: 605 By: Dan Egel Late blight has been reported on processing tomatoes in Cass County Indiana. This is a late blight update from when this disease was reported on potatoes and tomatoes in LaGrange[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Late Blight in LaGrange County August 4, 2015 - From Issue: 603 By: Dan Egel Read More Late blight has been reported on potatoes and tomatoes in LaGrange County.Potato and tomato growers in northern Indiana should follow the management recommendations listed below and in the Midwest Vegetable[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Potato Leafhopper July 9, 2015 - From Issue: 601 By: Rick Foster I’ve seen some substantial populations of potato leafhoppers recently. Leafhoppers can be a significant pest of a number of vegetable crops, with potato and snap beans being particularly affected. Look[Read More…] Article Categories: Legume Vegetables Beans (Green, Wax, Snap) Root, Tuber, and Bulb Crops Solanaceous Crops Potatoes Article Tags: Insect and Mite Management
