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Tolerance of Lettuce Varieties to Fusarium Wilt – 2024

Fusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.  We conducted field trials to evaluate 30 iceberg and 21 romaine varieties for tolerance to Fusarium wilt.  The trials were located in commercial fields in Greenfield, CA (wet date of May 27, 2024) and Salinas, CA (wet date of June 8, …

Forfeit® 280 Herbicide Available to Avocado Growers

California Avocado Commission — The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has issued a section 24(c) Special Local Needs registration for Forfeit® 280 (glufosinate-ammonium) herbicide for use in avocado groves. This registration is effective through October 31, 2029. Growers wishing to use Forfeit® must have a copy of the SLN label in their possession during use. The label can be found on …

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