Phil Brannen

  • Bacterial Spot Danger

    In reviewing the weather forecasts for the next 15 days or so, I am concerned about bacterial spot development.  The current warm temperatures are certainly increasing bacterial numbers, and any temperature above 65 F is sufficient for multiplication.  Temperatures in the upper 70s or lower 80s provide perfect conditions for bacterial multiplication and disease development. …

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  • The possibility of a chlorothalonil (Bravo and generics) shortage came up at the Savannah Fruit and Vegetable Meeting last week, and though it is not expected to be as short as last year, that is still a real concern.  Abound is always a good replacement for chlorothalonil, and it would definitely give equivalent if not…

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  • Early Green Fruit Rot

    This photo shows green fruit rot (caused by Monilinia fructicola) on insect-damaged peaches (photo taken today from fruit collected in an ‘O’Henry’ block at the USDA research station in Byron, GA).  I have never personally observed green fruit rot this early, but it does occur from time to time.  If insect management has been disrupted…

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