Proven Fire Blight Control for Apple Growers Backed by Cornell University Research Fire Blight remains one of the most destructive bacterial diseases in apples and other pome fruit — capable of wiping out an orchard’s yield and long-term productivity in a single season. Magna‑Bon CS 2005 is an OMRI‑listed copper sulfate pentahydrate in‑solution formula designed to deliver maximum protection […]
Fire Blight Management in a Changing Climate & Future Research
Research by Dr. Kerik Cox regarding Fire Blight can be found on Slides 18 – 41 on the slideshow below. Pay special attention to Slides 39 – 40 as you will see Magna-Bon CS 2005 has confirmed control on Fire Blight! An Information Sheet overview can be found here: Dr. Kerik Cox Research Trials Information […]
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 […]
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 [...]
The Perfect Match Combating Fire Blight!
The Perfect Match for Combating Fire Blight! Maximize Orchard Protection with Magna-Bon CS 2005 & Regalia® When it comes to managing Fire Blight—one of the most devastating diseases in apples and pears—timing, tools, and trusted partnerships make all the difference. As bloom season approaches, pome fruit growers are preparing their first lines of defense. That’s […]