Cucumbers
Pickle processor Hausbeck invests in new packaging
Hausbeck Pickle Company of Saginaw, Michigan plans to invest in new machinery and equipment to package products in a stand-up pouch, with a helping grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).... more »
Elumin fungicide registered for downy mildew in cucurbits
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Valent U.S.A.'s Elumin Fungicide has been federally registered for controlling downy mildew in cucurbits. A new oomycete fungicide tool, Elumin adds effectiveness to rotational foliar fungicide spray programs, so that growers can... more »
A look at carrot production in northwest lower Michigan
Picture this: a summer sky, smattered with clouds draped over a historic barn, adorned with hanging garlic heads, waiting to be bunched for the next CSA distribution. This was the "still life" scene that greeted... more »
Why are twospotted spider mites such problems lately?
This has been an odd season, like most of them I guess, with lots of rain when we normally have drought and cool temperatures when we normally have heat. We have had problems this year... more »
AppHarvest selects SUNSET to regnite Coal Country
Jonathan Webb’s vision of bringing a renewed economic boom to the Appalachians looks to be bright. Wisely he has brought in the industry pioneer and expert to launch his mountain top greenhouse in the heart... more »
Some downy mildew recommendations for cucumbers
Downy mildew causes severe leaf blight on cucurbit crops, including cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin (Figure 1). Incited by the fungal-like pathogen Pseudoperonospora cubensis, downy mildew has occurred every growing season for Michigan cucumber growers... more »
Striped and spotted cucumber beetles as pests of cucurbits in Michigan
Striped and spotted cucumber beetles attack a variety of cucurbit crops, including winter and summer squash, cucumber and watermelon. While cucumber beetle larvae feed on cucurbit roots, adult beetles cause more economically important damage. Striped... more »
ARaymond introduces Easy Clip 14mm for cucumbers
ARaymond will launch the Easy Clip 14mm for cucumbers, which will join the other products in the Easy Clip range. The 14mm clip was created following requests from cucumber growers for a smaller product to... more »
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