EPA Chlorothalonil Review January 4, 2024 - From Issue: 730 By: Dan Egel Read More The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a “proposed Interim Review Decision” regarding the fungicide chlorothalonil. I only recently became aware of this review. Unfortunately, the deadline to comment is[Read More…] Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Virus on Pumpkin Update September 28, 2023 - From Issue: 728 By: Dan Egel Read More For most pumpkin growers, it is too late to take any corrective action against diseases for the 2023 crop. However, it might be wise to determine what disease problems were[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Pumpkins Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Downy Mildew of Cucurbits August 17, 2023 - From Issue: 726 By: Dan Egel Read More Downy mildew has been observed in Adam County in northern Indiana on cucumber. In addition, downy mildew on cucumber has been reported in southern Michigan and northern Ohio. Growers in[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Tar Spot of Sweet Corn July 30, 2023 - From Issue: 725 By: Dan Egel Read More This disease is a relatively new disease to Indiana. So far, it has mostly affected field corn. However, tar spot was recently observed on sweet corn. This article will discuss[Read More…] Article Categories: Corn Sweet Corn Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Bacterial Spot of Pepper July 13, 2023 - From Issue: 723 By: Dan Egel Read More The first symptom of bacterial spot of pepper that is usually noticed is the lesions on the leaves. These lesions are irregular to round in shape and brown and are[Read More…] Article Categories: Peppers Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Fungicides for Fusarium wilt of Watermelon after Symptoms? June 14, 2023 - From Issue: 721 By: Dan Egel Read More Fusarium wilt of watermelon is one of the most economically important diseases of watermelon in the Midwest. Fusarium wilt typically shows up in watermelon fields just after Memorial Day. This[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Watermelon Article Tags: Fungicide Plant Disease Management
Dry Weather and Fungicide Applications June 14, 2023 - From Issue: 721 By: Dan Egel Read More As I write this, scattered showers are moving through much of southern Indiana. It is unclear yet how much moisture these showers will produce for any given area. What is[Read More…] Article Tags: Fungicide Plant Disease Management
Alternating Fungicides to Avoid Fungicide Resistance June 14, 2023 - From Issue: 721 By: Dan Egel Read More There are a number of factors that go into scheduling foliar fungicide applications. For example, choosing a product with your crop and suspected disease on the label is a must.[Read More…] Article Tags: Fungicide Plant Disease Management
Tomato pith necrosis May 31, 2023 - From Issue: 720 By: Dan Egel Read More Tomato pith necrosis is a bacterial disease of tomatoes that occurs sporadically, usually in greenhouses or high tunnels. While this disease can kill or at least ruin marketable yield on[Read More…] Article Categories: Solanaceous Crops Tomato Article Tags: Plant Disease Management
Melon Disease Forecaster 2024 May 2, 2023 - From Issue: 718 Read More This article was originally written by Dan Egel, who retired from Purdue. Please contact the PPDL for more information. MELCAST is a weather-based disease-forecasting program that helps growers schedule[Read More…] Article Categories: Cucurbits Article Tags: Melcast Plant Disease Management ‹ Previous12 (current) 3456Next ›Last »Page 2 of 20
