Current late blight forecast and management recommendations
Columbia Basin Late Blight Alert - issued August 27, 2008
Late blight has been found in two fields NW of Paterson. Potato fields on the Horse Heaven Hill south to the Columbia River should be treated with a late blight fungicide at least weekly until harvest. Fields in this area with late blight should be treated with a late blight fungicide on a 5-7 days schedule until harvest. Harvest only during dry weather. All fields in the Columbia Basin should be monitored for late blight at least twice a week. Especially monitor near the center pivot, low lying areas, and sections that may receive extra water. Please contact me if you field or suspect late blight.
Late blight has also been reported in Minidoka Co in Southern Idaho.
Water needs of the potato crop are now decreasing and irrigation water should be applied accordingly. Cooler night temperatures expected in September will favor late blight so continue to be on your guard.
Please contact Dennis Johnson at 509 335 3753 if you find or suspect any late blight.
Water needs of the potato crop are now decreasing and irrigation water should be applied accordingly. Cooler night temperatures in September will favor late blight so continue to be on your guard.
Good luck this growing season.
Late blight Information line number is 800 984 7400
Contact Dennis Johnson at 509 335 3753 to confirm or to make late blight diagnosis.
Good luck this season.
Johnson
Hall 329 (office) &
328 (lab)
Tel.: (509)335-3733
Fax: (509)335-9581
E-mail: carris@mail.wsu.edu
Teaching:
General Mycology PlP 421/521-offered every fall semester (PLP521 Online)
Advanced Fungal Biology PlP 526 -offered alternate spring semesters
Molds, Mildews and Mushrooms: The Fifth Kingdom PlP150 -offered every spring semester
Other Teaching Activities:
"Hunting Fall Mushrooms," Community Enrichment Program, University of Idaho
Mushroom forays for Palouse Mycological Association.
Professional Activities:
Liaison, WSU Association for Faculty Women (2005-present)
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