Apple production in Kentucky is small, from less than 1 acre to just over 40 acres, yet profitable. Cash value of Kentucky apple production is valued at $24.4 million to $40.6 million per year. Apple orchards are distributed throughout Kentucky,…
Soybean Stem Borer Infestations are Being Noticed by Kentucky Growers: Yield might Be Reduced
Occurrences in commercial soybean fields in 2017 and 2018 In 2017, there were several reports of Dectes presence in commercial fields in Webster, Henderson, and McLean counties in Kentucky. Soybean plants infested with Dectes larva or tunneling caused by this…
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Phomopsis Seed Decay and Purple Seed Stain Prevalent in Harvested Soybeans
Although soybean yields have been pretty good this year, the seed quality of harvested soybeans has not been great in some areas of the state. Seed diseases have been prevalent in areas that have received a lot of rain since…
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Difficulties in Diagnosing Diseases of Mature Soybean Plants
After soybean plants have matured in the field, many organisms begin to grow and colonize these plants. Rainy weather often promotes growth of and colonization by these organisms. The longer that plants have been sitting in a field after they…
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Peach Leaf Curl
Peach leaf curl results in disfigured leaves during spring and summer; twigs and fruit may also become infected. Successful management of peach leaf curl begins in autumn even though symptoms are not seen until leaves emerge. Peach Leaf Curl Facts…
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Twig Blights of Juniper (PPFS-OR-W-11)
Twig and branch dieback is a common sight in many juniper plantings in Kentucky. While other factors can cause these general symptoms, two fungal diseases are frequently responsible for the dieback. These fungi (Phomopsis juniperovora and Kabatina juniperi) attack several…
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Apple Diseases
Kentucky apple growers are faced with numerous plant disease issues throughout growing seasons. These diseases limit grower profits by reducing yield and increasing input costs. Diseases of Greatest Concern to Growers While diseases of concern may vary from orchard to…
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