This persistent weed often sneaks up on producers in spring and can quickly take over a pasture. These frequen...
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Gray mold (also known as Botrytis blight or Botrytis fruit rot) is one of the more common diseases affecting strawberries. The disease, caus...
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A common sight in peach orchards this spring is Phomopsis twig blight. Wet springs favor the development of this fungal disease. Dead tw...
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Two common plant diseases may be appearing in peach trees right now, causing twig dieback. Determining which disease is present can often be...
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Monitoring and identifying pests are critical steps in a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program. Z-traps and Smart Trap...
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