Effective yesterday, the use of Manzate was approved for use on pepper and other crops. This is a substantial and much needed development for pepper specifically due to the recent loss of maneb. Attached is the Supplemental Label for Manzate Pro-Stick, please let me know if you have any further questions. Additional information: manazte-pro-stick-vegetable-supplement-4-6-11-pdf

The Plant Pathology program at Virginia Tech’s Eastern Shore AREC has launched a new website full of helpful information, pictures, disease updates, and recommendations to help growers identify and control plant diseases. The site is through Facebook and can be accessed at www.facebook.com/vtesarecpp
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VPDA for June 24th. Additional information: vpdajune242010-doc

Please see the latest version of the VPDA Additional information: vpdajune172010-doc

Please see the VPDA for June 10 Additional information: vpdajune102010-doc

Please review the following disease alert involving downy mildew of cucurbits. Additional information: cdownymildewupdate061010-doc

Attached is the latest version of the Virginia Potato Disease Advisory. Additional information: vpdamay262010-doc

Attached is the latest VPDA report. Please take notice of the fungicide application recommendations on the first page of the report. Additional information: vpdamay192010-doc

The latest VPDA is attached. Please let us know if you have any questions. Additional information: vpdamay122010-docx