Soybean rust confirmed in 6 Arkansas counties Sep 1, 2009
(AP) - Soybean rust has been confirmed in six Arkansas counties, but the levels are low enough that farmers aren't being advised to apply fungicides to their fields. The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture says rust has been confirmed in Chicot, Desha, Drew, Lee, Lincoln and Phillips counties. (KSLA.com, LA)
Rainy, cool August, but crops looking good Aug 28, 2009
Kyle Jensen, Southwest Iowa Extension Crops Specialist, said gray leaf spot is "the most yield limiting for corn," caused by a fungus, but is susceptible to certain fungicides. The spread also could slow if it dries up, minimizing the effect of the disease. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Green Space: Horse chestnut an impressive tree Aug 20, 2009
Since the fungus is transmitted by rain water from leaf to leaf, pruning and the use of fungicides during wet springs can help. Because of the conkers, horse chestnuts are not an ideal tree to grow next to gardens. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
blight has been devastating Aug 20, 2009
Some farmers have tomatoes because they don't farm organically and can spray fungicides on their crops. Organic farmers have fewer options. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
CPSC Opens Drywall Information Center Aug 20, 2009
Preliminary research from the found the Chinese-made drywall contained , which is not in U.S. drywall, but widely used in black gunpowder, matches, insecticides and fungicides. EPA tests also found , (a metallic element that is highly reactive chemically, including, in a finely powdered state, spontaneous ignition at room temperature) at levels 10 times as high as in U.S. drywall. (RealtyTimes)
Fungi to look for as fall approaches Aug 19, 2009
Next, there are a couple of fungicides that are registered for white mold management, but application timing is critical, as mentioned and expected weather during flowering needs to be a substantial deciding factor for application. Another management strategy is to not use bin run seed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pioneer Talks Crops (2) Aug 16, 2009
Many growers are considering fungicides for both corn and soybeans ... The economic data used was 20 per acre for fungicides and 3. (Agri-View, WI)
Eco-friendly Shopping for Kids Clot... Aug 15, 2009
As well, insecticides and fungicides are sometimes sprayed on fabric to preserve them while they sit in warehouses. Phthalates and Plastic Designs on T-Shirts. (Suite101.com)
Residents make use of debris drop-off Aug 11, 2009
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides. Fertilizers. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Cocoa farmers to receive spaying chemicals directly Aug 10, 2009
Asamankese, Aug. 9, GNA - Dr Yaw Adu-Ampomah, a Deputy Chief Executive of the Ghana COCOA Board (COCOBOD), has announced that as from this year, cocoa framers in the Western and Central Regions would be supplied directly with fungicides and insecticides for the spraying of their farmers ... Dr Adu-Ampomah said fungicides, insecticides, hand spraying machines, motorized spraying machines and premix fuel and other inputs had been distributed to the cocoa districts in the country. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Strawberry worries: weather, honey bees Aug 10, 2009
There is some research from the West Coast that indicates that certain fungicides are being seen as repellant to certain bees because of their smell, and it can take up to two weeks before bees return to the hive. Some research in New Zealand points to spreader-stickers (which are added to fungicides so that they stay on the plant better) a bee s wings can get glued to the flower. (American Farm Publications)
More of this story Aug 7, 2009
Rainfall last week kept many field activities to a minimum, according to the USDA s National Agricultural Statistics Service crop progress report for the week ending Monday, but some producers managed to apply herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers. The corn crop reached 100 percent in the silk stage by week s end. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Farmers battle blight Aug 7, 2009
Using fungicides and other chemicals is anathema to organic growers and organic methods, such as copper, have proven less effective ... We are trying various fungicides because in order to keep the fungus from developing resistance you have to alternate what you spray ... Researches at the are encouraging commercial and home growers to spray preventative and curative fungicides on a five to seven day schedule. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Texas A&M Aggies work to preserve paradise Aug 7, 2009
Native fruits and vegetables do not require the amount of pesticides and fungicides that imported species require ... "It's important to remember the fruits and vegetables that are indigenous to our lands, which require little or no fungicides and pesticides," Sauter said. (The Battalion, TX)
Its never a good time for late blight Aug 7, 2009
Porten said the family-owned farm has been carefully using fungicides to fend off spores. It s absolutely critical that people in Acton check their tomatoes, Porten said. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Are Organic Veggies Better for You? Aug 6, 2009
Or perhaps they'd choose a report that found in organic foods on account of their being grown without the benefit of synthetic fungicides. All are sound science, but what do they tell the health-conscious consumer who's trying to decide whether to go organic. (Slate)
An expert speaks about tomato blight Aug 5, 2009
A: The fungicides that a conventional grower can use are very effective. A conventional grower has better tools. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Sustainable agriculture at the ESA Annual Meeting Aug 4, 2009
"We are currently using so many different crop management systems, like pesticides, insecticides and fungicides, which are damaging to our soil system," Kumar says. "Why shouldn't we focus on biological methods, since the bacteria are already there?". (EurekAlert!)
Cluster causes elusive Aug 2, 2009
Once a cancer cluster is identified, under protocols from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, environmental investigators begin considering possible causes: sources of radiation, pesticides, fungicides, solvents, other chemicals. Sometimes they find a cause. (The Palm Beach Post)
RR beet research draws interest during Wyoming field day (9) Aug 2, 2009
To reduce cost of application, tank mixing several insecticides and/or fungicides with Roundup are being investigated. Round-up is a contact herbicide with no residual effect, so, to control late emerging weeds, Mesbah is evaluating the effect of tank mixing Roundup with soil residual herbicides. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Battling Bad Garden Bugs the Green Way Aug 1, 2009
NEW YORK, July 31, 2009. Master Gardener William Moss Shows How, and Tells How To Distinguish Good From Bad Insects. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Chinese Drywall Latest Problematic Import Aug 1, 2009
With the the lead federal agency looking into complaints surrounding Chinese drywall, preliminary research from the found the Chinese-made drywall contained , which is not in U.S. drywall, but widely used in black gunpowder, matches, insecticides and fungicides. EPA tests also found , (a metallic element that is highly reactive chemically, including, in a finely powdered state, spontaneous ignition at room temperature) at levels 10 times as high as in U.S. drywall. (RealtyTimes)
Green Space: Options for pest control in the garden Aug 1, 2009
Fungicides labeled for control of certain diseases are an option. However, by using cultural control to manipulate the environment the pathogen thrives in, or disposing of the pathogen itself by cleaning up plant debris, can possibly eliminate the need for fungicides in the home garden. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Good and bad garden bugs Aug 1, 2009
Battling Bad Garden Bugs the Green Way - The Early Show - CBS News. NEW YORK, July 31, 2009. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Acreage cancer cluster fears spur tests Aug 1, 2009
It could mean ensuring all wells are dug deeper depths, or to have county water extended to all residents (who pay lots of taxes for almost no services), or crack down hard on those dumping toxins intentionally or unintentionally, or adjust the amounts of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides dumped by helicopters on us. The county opened this land to habitation by families, allowing wells and septic tanks. (The Palm Beach Post)
Green Thumbs: Cultivating the showy phlox Jul 31, 2009
A weekly application of a baking soda spray (1 T/gal of water) will often minimize the appearance of this unsightly fungal disease or applications of fungicides can be effective if applied early and regularly at the very first sign of mildew. Phlox are heavy feeders and a yearly application of fertilizer is recommended to promote stronger plants. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Disease that spawned Ireland’s potato famine hits New England Jul 31, 2009
Organic farms, including Lindentree, have been hit especially hard by the outbreak, because they cannot use the strong, synthetic fungicides that work best to protect their harvest ... At least a few nonorganic farms in Massachusetts have also lost part of their tomato crop to the blight, said Hazzard of UMass-Amherst, but farms that are using synthetic fungicides have been more successful at warding off and containing it. (Boston Globe)
Farms fare well in storm, but a bad season overall Jul 31, 2009
It s tough keeping fungicides on the trees, said Yonder. Every time you get rain the trees have to be covered with a fungicide. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Airborne fungus ruining county tomatoes (1248) Jul 31, 2009
Daily American - Airborne fungus ruining county tomatoes (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Crops looking good Jul 30, 2009
Fawcett said farmers may have to apply fungicides if the plant diseases continue to spread. Hail was also reported in isolated spots east of Keota, he said, which came at the worst time of the growing season for crops. (Kalona News, IA)
Blight decimates crops at Food Project Jul 30, 2009
Once the blight is present in a field even the most aggressive conventional fungicides have only a small likelihood of preventing its spread. The Food Project had expected to harvest at least 5,000 pounds of tomatoes from July through the end of September. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Soil Solarization for Nematode Mana... Jul 28, 2009
It is an effective, organic alternative to pesticides and fungicides ... And if solarization is used in place of pesticides and/or fungicides for controlling wilt viruses and other plant diseases, there is a positive environmental impact to offset the negative. (Suite101.com)
Early Alarm Could Save The Tomatoes Jul 27, 2009
Quick eradication of infected plants and regular use of fungicides appears to be slowing the damage to tomatoes so far. The tomatoes now on sale at farm stands have the rich color, flavor and soft flesh foreign to imported winter varieties that might make better doorstops. (FOX61, CT)
Controlling Kudzu With Naturally Occurring Fungus Jul 21, 2009
(July 3, 2007) Potting mixes custom-tailored to fight plant diseases can work much better than systemic fungicides. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant pathologists Leona Horst, James Locke and Charles Krause. (Science Daily)
Blight like 'a nuclear bomb' Jul 21, 2009
And it's a financial hardship for commercial growers who are losing portions of their crop or trying to fight off the disease with expensive fungicides ... The blight is particularly troublesome for organic farmers, who have fewer fungicides in their arsenal. (Albany Times Union)
Late Blight has arrived early Jul 19, 2009
There are fungicides available to the home gardener to prevent infection by the late blight pathogen ... Options include fungicides containing chlorothalonil, copper or the biological control Bacillus subtilus. (Westerly Sun, RI)
There’s a tomato fungus among us Jul 16, 2009
If you want to try to protect your plants with fungicides, begin spraying now, before symptoms appear. Use a product that contains chlorothalonil, such as Daconil, every week if it stays rainy. (Boston Globe)
Corn growers will likely have mixed results with fungicides (2) Jul 12, 2009
Corn growers will likely have mixed results with fungicides ... Foliar fungicides have been shown to increase corn yield when fungal diseases are a concern ... Other uses for corn fungicides are not as clear-cut. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Tomato troubles Jul 12, 2009
You can also use fungicides to protect leaves from becoming infected. There are several effective fungicides chlorothalonil and fixed coppers are recommended that should be applied according to label directions ... Alternate the kinds of fungicides you use so the fungus does not develop resistance. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Potato famine disease striking home gardens in U.S. Jul 11, 2009
FUNGICIDES WILL CONTROL BLIGHT ... She said commercial farmers will be able to use fungicides containing chlorothalonil to control the blight. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Letters for Friday, July 10, 2009 Jul 11, 2009
I stay far away from corn companies because they spray pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and chemicals that kill my bees, give me headaches and make me throw up. GMOs are a mystery to me and all I know is I haven t been able to grow sweet corn since the corn companies moved into the neighborhood and the last crop was doing fine and then one day it just turned yellow, shriveled up and died. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Updated fact sheet discusses fungicides (17) Jul 6, 2009
Updated fact sheet discusses fungicides ... BROOKINGS, S.D. A South Dakota State University publication updated for 2009 offers tips on using fungicides as a management tool ... SDSU Extension Fact Sheet 917, Managing Crop Diseases with Fungicides, is available online at. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Late Blight -- Irish Potato Famine Fungus -- Attacks U.S. Northeast Gardens And Farms Hard Jul 5, 2009
Spray fungicides preventively and regularly, and/or ... "If you want to try to control late blight with fungicides, you need to begin spraying now -- even before you see symptoms -- and you need to continue spraying regularly," said McGrath. (Science Daily)
Plant disease hits eastern US veggies early, hard Jul 4, 2009
Spraying with fungicides can control late blight if begun before symptoms appear, but many plant experts recommend removing and destroying the plants instead to prevent spores from traveling. Donald Flannery, executive director of the Maine Potato Board, said the state's potato farmers are concerned, but not in crisis mode. (Concord Monitor)
Stem rust threats are still possible (28) Jul 2, 2009
We are also evaluating fungicides in both the greenhouse and field for efficacy against stem rust in case a highly virulent race of stem rust becomes established in the U.S., Stein said. Ug99 is not here, it s not even in the Western Hemisphere, but we re still working to increase the level of resistance in our germplasm and look at our other management options. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Organic Disease Control of Strawber... Jun 29, 2009
Stop these diseases without using chemical fungicides. As if there weren t enough insects and animals clamoring for the first juicy berries in the strawberry patch, strawberry plants are subject to several diseases as well. (Suite101.com)
Gardening tips for this early summer weather Jun 28, 2009
There are a number of chemical and natural fungicides that can be used to control diseases in home gardens. For almost any of them to control diseases effectively, however, they need to be sprayed as a preventative measure before the plants are totally infected. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Master Gardener Jun 27, 2009
But if you are willing to tolerate an interesting natural oddity -- plant blisters -- you don't need to fight it with band-aids or fungicides. In fact, you might start to enjoy it. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Green Thumbs: Coping with the consequences of perpetual dampness Jun 27, 2009
Only sunshine, dry weather and good air circulation are real solutions to these unattractive and sometimes fatal tissue degradations although applications of fungicides may offer some relief ... While fungicides may help to alleviate diseases, if damp conditions persist, multiple applications may be required which can be costly, hazardous to the environment and wildlife, and if used regularly, may cause resistance to future fungicide applications ... Although fungicides can be used to reduce the... (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Long-term apple scab resistance remains elusive, Purdue expert says Jun 26, 2009
Beckerman said using information on scab resistance could minimize the need for those fungicides, though. "What tree owners are doing is putting in an investment that could live in their yards for 100 years," Beckerman said. (EurekAlert!)
Soybean rust remains a threat to Upper Midwest (44) Jun 23, 2009
We also have management techniques that allow us to combat the disease, such as foliar fungicides. We have a good arsenal in our toolbox to face the disease. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
SDSU researchers co-author fungicide publication (17) Jun 22, 2009
SDSU Extension plant pathologist Larry Osborne and SDSU small grains pathologist Jeff Stein co-authored this publication to help South Dakota growers select the most effective fungicides to use against wheat diseases such as tan spot, powdery mildew, stem rust, leaf rust, Fusarium head blight or scab, leaf spot/blotch complex and stripe rust. The four-page publication includes a table rating products from poor to excellent in how they perform against different diseases. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Individuals Who Apply Pesticides Are Found To Have Double The Risk Of Blood Disorder Jun 18, 2009
Several other insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides were associated with MGUS, but not significantly. "There is great concern regarding the increase in frequency in mature B-cell malignancies in the Western world and what may be the cause of this. A number of reports in the past have linked exposure to pesticides with increased risk of these types of cancers, but the present study is the first to link agricultural work to a pre-malignant condition," said John G. Gribben, MD, DSc, Professor of... (Science Daily)
June garden potpourri ” from fungus to pesticide, camp and more Jun 16, 2009
Sooty mold cannot be controlled with fungicides, so to prevent it you must treat the aphids before sooty mold develops. However, aphids are often temporary pests. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Parkinson's Disease Associated With Pesticide Exposure In French Farm Workers Jun 6, 2009
The study found that PD patients had been exposed to pesticides through their work more frequently and for a greater number of years/hours than those without PD. Among the three main classes of pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides), researchers found the largest difference for insecticides: men who had used insecticides had a two-fold increase in the risk of PD.. Our findings support the hypothesis that environmental risk factors such as professional pesticide exposure may lead to... (Science Daily)
Historic Decline In Bats Linked To Fungus Jun 5, 2009
I would recommend detoxification with fungicides definitively determined to be harmless to mammals. be done this summer while hibernation habitat is most dorment of occupation. (CBS News)
Quilt Xcel Fungicide Receives Section 3 Registration May 28, 2009
As the next evolution of elite systemic fungicides, Quilt Xcel offers growers a new standard for long-lasting control of challenging diseases and optimized. "As the global leader in fungicide development, we are excited to offer the best choice for the most advanced disease control," said Jamie Eichorn, fungicide brand manager with Syngenta Crop Protection. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Study finds decline of honeybee colonies slowing May 25, 2009
"Whether it's CCD or pesticides, fungicides, or chemicals affecting how the queens respond, I don't know that beekeepers care," said Hayes, chief of the apiary sector of the Florida Department of Agriculture. "The ones who I talk to are just beside themselves. If you are a small-businessperson, how many years of 30 percent losses can you take?". (North County Times)
WPA Making Plans For Annual Business Conference (4) May 24, 2009
Some of those topics include: crop input costs, maximizing yields in continuous corn, risks and rewards in battling plant pests, understanding farm programs, mastering marketing emotions, fungicides on corn, and making the most of fertility dollars. Several big names in agriculture will be attending the conference to provide updates on a number of areas. (Agri-View, WI)
Science:Slower decline of honeybee colonies May 21, 2009
"Whether it's CCD or pesticides, fungicides or chemicals affecting how the queens respond, I don't know that beekeepers care," said Hayes, chief of the apiary sector of the Florida Department of Agriculture. "The ones who I talk to are just beside themselves. If you are a small business person how many years of 30 percent losses can you take?". (MSNBC -- Environment)
Fungus is killing mountain laurel May 19, 2009
Carl Walker Metzgar said his office has received four telephone calls from residents who noticed sick mountain laurel flowers (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Fungus causes blisters on oak leaves May 15, 2009
- Fungicides to use for this include chorothalonil (Daconil), and any mancozeb product. WATCH YOUR STEP. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Scout wheat fields now for early disease detection (15) May 11, 2009
Fungal leaf spots and rusts can effectively be controlled with fungicides. The maximum benefit is obtained by timing fungicide applications to protect the flag leaf. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Varieties, fungicides help protect against rust in oats (14) May 11, 2009
Varieties, fungicides help protect against rust in oats ... BROOKINGS, S.D. Resistant varieties and fungicides can help producers deal with crown rust and stem rust in oats, plant pathologists at South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota said ... The two primary classes of fungicides labeled for use on oat in the region are the triazoles and strobilurins, Stein said. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Yard and garden: Creepy crawlies and insidious invaders May 9, 2009
Several fungicides, including Maneb and Dicloran, are effective against botrytis gray mold. Upcoming gardening events. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
