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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Agriculture Field Crops News

Preventing Cercospora leaf spot fungicide resistance in sugarbeets

Aug 8, 2011 | Steven Poindexter | Rotating fungicide classes or tank-mixing products with different modes of action are effective fungicide resistance management strategies for sugarbeets.

Tips for Improving Cercospora Leaf Spot Control in Sugarbeets

Aug 8, 2011 | Steven Poindexter | Improve your Cercopora leaf spot control with timely fungicide applications, increased spray rates or pressure and not applying to wilted sugar beets.

Will 2011 be a white mold year?

Aug 5, 2011 | Dan Rossman | Late July rains and wet soil conditions in some parts of Michigan have raised concerns about the potential of white mold outbreaks in dry bean fields.

Regional report on southeast Michigan field crops – August 5, 2011

Aug 5, 2011 | Ned Birkey | Weather, pest and field crop update for southeast Michigan.