Post-Hedging Blueberry Disease Control: Protect Fresh Cuts Before Infection Begins After hedging, blueberry plants enter one of the most vulnerable disease windows of the season. Fresh pruning wounds, rapid regrowth, warm temperatures, high humidity, and frequent moisture can create ideal conditions for disease to enter and spread before symptoms are visible. Once symptoms appear in […]
Michigan State – Dormant sprays for disease control in blueberries
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 […]
Blueberry Rust Control: Protect Foliage and Prevent Defoliation Before Yield Loss
Blueberry Rust Control: Protect Foliage and Prevent Defoliation Before Yield Loss Rust in blueberries is one of the most persistent and damaging diseases growers face—especially in warm, humid regions like Florida and the Southeast. Once rust infection begins, defoliation can accelerate quickly—reducing photosynthesis, weakening plants, and impacting yield potential. If rust is not controlled early, […]
Algal Stem Blotch Blueberries: Control Cane Infection Before Yield Loss Begins
Algal Stem Blotch Blueberries: Control Cane Infection Before Yield Loss Begins Algal stem blotch is an increasingly common and damaging disease in blueberry production, especially in warm, humid regions like the Southeast. Because algal stem blotch is not a typical fungal disease, many standard fungicide programs provide limited control. As a result, growers often rely […]
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, […]