Disease presence last year can indicate a risk for the same disease this year. Many pathogens overwinter in Kentucky on infected plant material or as pathogen survival structures. Poor sanitation practices can lead to an increased risk of these diseases…
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Peach Leaf Curl and Plum Pockets (PPFS-FR-T-01)
Peach leaf curl occurs annually in commercial and residential orchards throughout Kentucky. The disease causes severe defoliation, weakens trees, and reduces fruit quality, fruit set, and yield. Peaches, apricots, and nectarines are susceptible to peach leaf curl. Plum pockets is…
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Cannabis Aphid Found in Hemp Grown in Greenhouses in Western Kentucky
Problem The plant disease diagnostic lab at the University of Kentucky’s Research and Education Center in Princeton received a sample of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) in late January from a grower in Christian County. The plants were growing in a…
Posted in Hemp
Last Year’s Tree Fruit Diseases Equal This Year’s Tree Fruit Disease Risk
Last year’s disease presence can help in evaluating this year’s disease risk. Many pathogens overwinter in Kentucky on infected plant material or as pathogen survival structures. Poor sanitation practices and lack of management can lead to overwintering of many pathogens. …
Posted in Fruit
Managing Greenhouse and High Tunnel Environments to Reduce Plant Diseases (PPFS-GH-01)
Greenhouse and high tunnel environments, which tend to be warm and humid, often create ideal situations for disease development. Because diseases can cause extensive damage, their management is essential to production of high quality, marketable products. While challenging, these environments…
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2019 IPM Training School
The 2019 IPM Training School is scheduled for March 6 at the Christian County Extension Office, Hopkinsville. Seven UK specialists will be talking about weed control, pasture, cover crop, soil nitrogen cycle, corn and soybean diseases, scouting techniques, and soybean…
Posted in Announcements
The Asiatic Garden Beetle is a Potential Pest for Kentucky’s Field Corn; It Might Cause Field Corn Losses in Southwest Michigan
Problem In a recent regional meeting of entomologists working in field crops, I learned of the increase abundance and attacks of the Asiatic garden beetle, Maladera castanea (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in corn fields in southwest Michigan, northwest Ohio, and Indiana in…
Posted in Grains
Recommendations for Starting Disease-Free Vegetable Transplants
Many home gardeners and commercial growers have placed their seed orders or have the seeds saved from last year safely tucked away. In the coming months it will be time to start those seeds in transplant trays. However, many vegetable…
Posted in Vegetables
What’s Wrong with My Taxus? (ID-52)
Taxus (yew) is an evergreen shrub commonly found in Kentucky landscapes. Numerous conditions can cause these shrubs to exhibit yellowing and browning symptoms. Taxus troubles can be the result of diseases, insects, or adverse growing conditions. Pinpointing the specific cause…
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Hold on to Your Insecticide Sprays to Manage Aphids in Wheat in the Harsh Winter of 2019
Insecticide spray programs for aphid management should follow integrated pest management practices instead of calendar-based programs. In Kentucky, the rest of the USA, and many other parts of the world, calendar-based insecticide programs continue to be used due to ease…
Posted in Grains
Planning a Vegetable Garden
While it may seem like spring is a long way off, one way to ward off those winter blues is to starting planning for this year’s vegetable garden. There are many items to consider when planning a garden. The decisions…
Posted in Vegetables
Pesticide Storage and Cold Weather
Pesticides are a significant investment for many agricultural producers, and cold weather during storage can ruin some pesticides. Pesticides also must be stored properly and in a secured place to meet regulations and keep persons and the environment safe. Winter…
Posted in Pesticide Topics
