Black spots on this blueberry shoot killed by phomopsis are the pycnidia, which release spores during spring rains. Photo by Mark Longstorth, MSU Extension. Southwest Michigan has had a relatively mild winter. This allows cane blight pathogens such as phomopsis (Phomopsis vaccinii) and anthracnose (Colletotrichum acutatum) to survive on old, dead tissues. Spores from these […]
Protect Foliage, Preserve Yields — Trust CS 2005 for Rust
Rust Pressure in Southern Highbush Blueberries — Why It Matters When it comes to protecting highbush blueberries from devastating leaf diseases, effective rust control is essential. Research and grower experience show that rust control highbush blueberries CS 2005 provides reliable foliage protection while helping preserve yields, making it a trusted choice for both conventional and organic […]
Blueberry Growers Trust CS 2005 for Algal Stem Blotch
Protect Your Blueberries from Algal Stem Blotch — with CS 2005 Blueberry growers trust CS 2005 for algal stem blotch control, providing a reliable solution against this destructive disease. Algal Stem Blotch, caused by the parasitic green alga Cephaleuros virescens, is a growing threat to southern highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) in the Southeastern U.S., appearing as […]
Florida Blueberry Grower Trusts CS 2005 for Disease Control
Florida Blueberry Grower Trusts CS 2005 for Disease Control Florida Blueberry Grower Trusts CS 2005 for disease control to protect crops, maintain high yields, and ensure healthy, disease-free blueberries. Island Grove Blueberries, one of Florida’s premier commercial blueberry operations, relies on CS 2005 as Production Manager Kenny Butts emphasizes that effective disease management is essential for maintaining yield, […]
Cause for Concern: Blueberry Producers Be Wary of Algal Stem Blotch Disease
Florida blueberry producers need to stay vigilant in maintaining their blueberry bushes for the upcoming year, says Phil Harmon, professor and Extension plant pathologist at the University of Florida. One of the key diseases that growers need to protect against is algal stem blotch. It’s not a typical fungus disease so normal synthetic fungicides are not […]
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 […]
Clean Up Your Plants to Get Ahead of Diseases
Dormant Sprays for Disease Control in Blueberries When it comes to protecting your blueberry crop, the season’s success often starts before the first bud breaks. Dormant sprays are a grower’s first line of defense against canker diseases, twig blight, and fruit rot — helping ensure a cleaner start, stronger growth, and higher yields. At Magna-Bon, […]