…degrades chitin in fungal cell walls). The fifth trait was the ability to prevent the growth of Fusarium oxysporum fungi that cause “damping off” disease and root rots in quinoa. Test results,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-04-21
…with fusarium wilt in cotton, and also features the latest Almond Update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…Anthracnose, Downey Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, and White Rust. Good gardening practices like watering at the soil level, spacing plants appropriate, and planting them somewhere they get lots of morning sun…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…and tolerances to pests and diseases, Lewis mites in strawberry production, and fusarium wilt. Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Surendra Dara will be presenting information from a field study on managing…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…issues it could create for agriculture. Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. All of the week’s…
Tomato Growers Asked to Assist with Fusarium Wilt Research
Tomato growers are being asked to assist with ongoing research looking at the interaction between root-knot nematodes and fusarium wilt. Researchers have hypothesized that applications of nematicides in fields with…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-31-21
…complacency, growers asked to assist with Fusarium Wilt and Root Knot Nematode research and Memorial Day cookout safety tips. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Tomato Fields with Fusarium Falciforme Needed for Ongoing Survey
Fusarium Falciforme Tomato Field Photo Credit: Swett Lab The UC Davis Vegetable and Field Crop Pathology lab is working with statewide Farm Advisors to survey tomato fields for Fusarium falciforme….
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern for tomato producers. Dr. Cassandra Swett of UC Davis is referring to the pathogen as fusarium falciforme. Swett is a Cooperative…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…Advisors. The first workshop will cover topics which include drip irrigation in low desert cropping systems, new training resources for organic farming and pest management, and fusarium wilt of lettuce…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering researchers continuing their work on garlic fusarium fungicide screening…
Researchers Continue Work on Garlic Fusarium Fungicide Screening Trial
…the radio report below. Researchers Continue Work on Garlic Fusarium Fungicide Screening Trial About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering researchers continuing their work on garlic fusarium fungicide screening…