December 17, 2004

Midwest Commercia Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide for 2005 was published in December and will be availabe on line (http://www.hort.purdue.edu/hort/ext/sfg/default.html). This guide, which is updated every year, is used by extension personnel and growers in 10 states (Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Vest Wirgina).

 

he fungi that cause plant disease may become resistant to fungicides if the precautions listed on the label are not followed carefully. This table is designed to help growers alternate applications between fungicides with different modes of action to avoid or delay development of fungicide resistance in fungi. Many labels use the same letters and numbers as those listed in the MOA code (FRAC code) column. This list is not exhaustive, but does contain many of the fungicides used in the Midwest.

 

II. Identifying and Manageing Cucurbit Pests

The publication Identifying and Managing Cucurbit Pests; Diseses, Insects, and Weeds in now available. To Place on order call 1-800-345-6087 or visit the website www.PublicationsPlus.uiuc.edu. For more information, click here.