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Fresh market tomatoes

2026 Fungicide Guide for Tomatoes in North Carolina

The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs that have been evaluated for efficacy against the disease listed. There are…

Late blight on tomato fruit

Reports of Late Blight on Tomato in WNC (8/8/2025)

Reports of late blight on tomato around McDowell and Rutherford Counties have been circulating, but not yet confirmed. Regardless, growers should monitor frequently for symptoms of late blight and…

Cucumber downy mildew

Cucurbit Downy Mildew Found 7/30/2025 in Haywood County

Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plant samples from a research plot at the Mountain Research Station in Haywood County, NC on July 30, 2025.Water-soaked lesions on the…

Botrytis blight on petunia

Ornamental Growers: Interested in an Educational Conference in NC?

Ornamental Extension Specialists and Area Agents are gauging growers' interest in an education conference in North Carolina.The conference would be in central NC, one day with brief presentations…

Soil sampling

NCDA Offers FREE Soil Testing & Services for WNC Through June 2025

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) is offering free services for counties affected by Hurricane Helene through June 2025. See NCDA's announcement…

2025 SE Veg Crop Handbook

2025 SE Vegetable Crop Handbook

The 2025 Southeastern Vegetable Crop Handbook can be purchased through UNC Press , Amazon, OR in open access format here.

Tomato flowers with bee

2025 North Carolina Fungicide Guides for Tomato and Pepper

The fungicide spray guides for tomato and pepper are intended for commercial growers and are suggested products or programs that have been evaluated for efficacy against the disease listed. There are…

Petunias in a greenhouse

2025 Fungicide Guide for Herbaceous Ornamentals in the Greenhouse, Nursery, & Landscape

Fungicide use to manage diseases in ornamental crops is a part of an effective integrated pest management program. Efficacy of the many products available can vary widely and can be complex. This…

Cucumber downy mildew symptoms

Cucumber Downy Mildew Found, Haywood County, August 13, 2024

Cucumber downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber plant samples from a research plot at the Mountain Research Station in Haywood County, NC.Water-soaked lesions on the undersides of leaves…

Botrytis blight on petunia

Fungicide Resistance in Botrytis: A Reminder for Floriculture Crop Producers

Botrytis blight (caused by Botrytis cinerea) is a well-known problem among greenhouse ornamental crop producers. This ubiquitous fungus has a wide host range, and no host resistance is available.…