Disease

Seminis announces new Downy mildew hybrids

During the Pickle Packers International annual meeting, Seminis announced the launch of DM Defense, a line of Downy mildew resistant pickling cucumber seed for the 2016 growing season. “The control options for Downy mildew for... more »

New downy mildew hybrids soon available

Pickling cucumber growers will soon have a new defense against the devastating downy mildew disease. During the Pickle Packers International annual meeting, Seminis announced the launch of DM Defense, a line of Downy mildew resistant pickling... more »

Watch for alternaria leafspot and head rot on broccoli

Penn State University Extension has identified alternaria leafspot and head rot on the leaves and heads of fall broccoli. To see more about how to approach this late-season disease, visit here. more »