Pumpkins/Squash
Florida Researchers Develop Pumpkin Farming Method
Every October, Americans embark on a quest that is part of a longstanding fall tradition: The search for the perfect pumpkin. The Gainesville Sun Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
Area Pumpkin Growers Worried About Small Crop
With fewer than three weeks until Halloween, area pumpkin farmers are nervous. Lawrence Journal-World Click here to read the rest of the story. more »
Mild Weather Cuts into Michigan Pumpkin Crop
Cool, wet weather rendered Michigan's pumpkin crop smaller this year, but there still will be plenty of grinning jack-o'-lanterns lighting up front porches this Halloween. Detroit News Click here to read the rest of the... more »
Growers Report Mixed Results for Pumpkins
It's the first day of fall and a traditional autumn symbol -- pumpkins -- are a bit of a mixed bag in the area. Farmers across the Grand Traverse region report varied results with their... more »
Quintec Fungicide Receives Supplemental Labeling for Powdery Mildew Control in Various Crops
Quintec fungicide from Dow AgroSciences received national supplemental labeling for the control of powdery mildew in artichoke, winter squash, gourds pumpkins and stone fruits. Quintec is the only fungicide in the quinoline class of chemistry.... more »
Researchers Study Fusarium Wilt in Watermelons
Fusarium wilt is a devastating disease for many crops, but is manageable if the affected crop is rotated out of the field for several years and replaced with a crop that isn't susceptible to the... more »
Downy Mildew Outbreak on Michigan Cucumbers, Onions
Downy mildew on cucumbers has been found in several counties across Michigan this week. In general, the number of plants infected has been low, but given the continued cool, wet weather, it will not take... more »
New York Releases Organic Guides
Organic production guides are available for growers of certain vegetable crops in New York state. The new guides provide information on how to grow organic carrots, peas, snap beans and cucurbits, including winter squash and... more »
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