When Florida Grower® magazine’s State of the Vegetable and Small Fruit Industry Survey was sent to readers for input, the coronavirus outbreak was in its earliest days. As growers responded to the survey, more normal considerations were top of mind. Even then, more than half of respondents believed the virus would directly impact their crop markets. As we evaluated […]
They Rot in the Field – Orlando Sentinel Editorial Coverage
We have always prided ourselves in being a true partner with the farmers across the United States and around the world. Over the last couple of weeks through the pandemic of COVID-19, after seeing several social media posts of growers having issues of not being able to sell crops we decided we were going to […]
Grape Grower Finds Success Controlling Powdery Mildew!
Grape Grower Finds Exceptional Control of Powdery Mildew with CS 2005 Winery Success Story in North Carolina We love celebrating real results from growers using CS 2005, and this one is a standout. At JOLO Winery in Mount Pilot, North Carolina — ranked among the Top 7 wineries outside California on TripAdvisor — grape‐grower JW Ray reports outstanding control of powdery […]
Modern Reduced-AI Copper Fungicide Products
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 […]
Effective Control of Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelons with CS 2005
How to Beat Bacterial Fruit Blotch in Watermelon with Copper 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 dark […]
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 attention among growers looking for proven, sustainable disease management. Bacterial Spot, caused by Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni, continues to challenge almond producers—leading to defoliation, reduced yields, and lower nut quality. In recent University of California – […]
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!