Should you be using some of the modern reduced-AI copper fungicide products on YOUR treefruit crops in 2021? Tucked away in Upstate New York with countless old farm homes that scatter the area, Wayne County is the 4th largest apple growing acreage in the US. Jeff consults for a vast majority of the growers in […]
Promising Alternatives To Antibiotic Fire Blight Control
Promising Non-Antibiotic Alternatives for Fire Blight Control in Apples and Pears Fire blight is one of the most destructive bacterial diseases affecting apple and pear orchards across the U.S. For years, growers relied on antibiotics like Oxytetracycline and Streptomycin to manage this disease. However, as of October 21, 2014, these antibiotic options are no longer […]
Combat Bacterial Blast in Almonds with CS 2005
With spring bloom spray beginning and wet winter conditions, the risk of bacterial blast (and related bacterial canker) is high in almond orchards. The culprit? Pseudomonas syringae. Normally harmless on plant surfaces, it can invade buds, flowers, and stems under favorable conditions — leading to bud drop, false blooms, and serious yield losses. This makes […]
Beat Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon with with CS 2005
How to Beat Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon with CS 2005 Proactive copper‑based protection for healthier harvests Why Bacterial Fruit Blotch (BFB) is a Serious Threat The bacterium Bacterial Fruit Blotch (BFB) of watermelon – caused by Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli – poses a critical risk to watermelon growers. Early symptoms on seedlings appear as […]
UC- Davis Research – Bacterial Spot Control in Almonds with CS 2005
Bacterial Spot Control in Almonds with Magna-Bon CS 2005 Bacterial Spot control in almonds with CS 2005 is gaining strong attention among growers seeking proven, sustainable disease management program. Caused by Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni, Bacterial Spot remains a persistent threat to almond production, leading to defoliation, yield loss, and reduced nut quality. In recent […]
CS 2005 Saved Our Tart Cherry Harvest!
We know you, the grower are hard at work day in-day out. So when we receive testimonials, we love to share them! We’ve been using this particular positive note for a few years now but you can tell how genuine it is! CS 2005 saved our Sweet Cherry Orchards from a severe case of bacterial canker […]
Fire Blight Success Testimonial from Apple Grower!
Magna-Bon CS 2005 Saves West Virginia Apple Orchard from Fire Blight! We simply love hearing success stories with our products. Here is the backstory... Larry is an apple grower in West Virginia and has had very severe fire blight in his orchard the past several years. Here is the testimonial that he sent us! For [...]
Research Confirms Systemic Capabilities with CS 2005!
Research by Dr. Jim Graham Confirms Systemic Capabilities with CS 2005! 10.1 Trunk Injection of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (Magna-Bon CS 2005) Affects Expression of HLB HLB is caused by a phloem-limited bacterium that is unlikely to be directly contacted by bactericides such as copper (Cu) formulations applied to the plant surface. The objective was to […]
Dr. Jim Adaskaveg: Management of Walnut Blight in a Wet Spring?
Walnut Blight Research Dr. Jim Adaskaveg Click Here to download the full presentation!
In Focus: Three Questions With Frank Miele
We recently stumbled upon this nostalgic article written by Florida Grower magazine. With today’s technology information is constantly at our fingertips. In the publishing world it seems that once an article is published in print, it’s already too late! Not in this case! Magna-Bon CS 2005 is still a viable solution for combating citrus canker. […]