PPFS-AG-C-7: Physoderma Brown Spot

Carl Bradley, Brenda Kennedy, Kelsey Mehl, Kiersten Wise | Feb. 1, 2018 (New)

Physoderma brown spot can be a striking foliar disease that is periodically observed in field corn in Kentucky. This publication describes the symptoms and cause of disease, conditions that favor disease development, and options for disease management.

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CCD-CP-131: Eggplant

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Jan. 22, 2018 (Reviewed)

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a heat-loving member of the Solanaceous family. While it is generally grown as an annual in North America, eggplant is actually an herbaceous perennial. Long a popular vegetable in Asian, Middle Eastern, Greek and Italian cuisine, the eggplant is thought to have been introduced to America by Thomas Jefferson.

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PR-739: 2017 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Doug Archbold, Ty Cato, Steve Diver, Bob Geneve, June Johnston, Dave Lowry, Emily Pfeufer, Chris Smigell, John Snyder, John Strang, Ginny Travis, Joseph Tucker, Dwight Wolfe | Dec. 5, 2017 (New)

Fruit and vegetable production continues to show sustained growth in Kentucky. As the industry grows around a diverse collec-tion of marketing tactics (wholesale, farmers markets, CSAs, and direct to restaurants) as well as various production systems, there continues to be a need for applied practical information to support the industry. The 2017 Fruit and Vegetable Crops re-search report includes results for 16 projects.

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PPFS-FR-S-3: Blackberry Rosette (Double Blossom)

Michele Stanton, Nicole Gauthier | Dec. 1, 2017 (Major Revision)

Rosette disease, caused by the fungus Cercosporella rubi, is a serious and destructive disease of blackberries in most parts of Kentucky. In some locations, growers have been forced out of growing blackberries because of rosette disease.

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PPFS-FR-S-17: Cane Diseases of Brambles

Daniel Becker, Nicole Gauthier | Nov. 1, 2017 (Major Revision)

Anthracnose can cause severe damage to blackberries, purple and black raspberries, and to a much lesser extent, red raspberries in Kentucky. When left unchecked, anthracnose can significantly reduce overall yields, as well as limit the longevity of bramble plantings. Disease also causes loss of winter hardiness.

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CCD-FS-7: Risk Management in Specialty Crops: Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Oct. 24, 2017 (New)

The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) is a financial assistance program provided through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). The program provides producers of crops not eligible for crop insurance with some level of risk management when natural disasters cause crop low yields, crop losses or prevent crop planting.

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CCD-CP-118: Snap Beans

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Oct. 24, 2017 (Minor Revision)

The snap bean or green bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a warm-season crop harvested for its immature seed pods. Prior to the development of the stringless bean in the 1890s, snap beans were referred to as "string beans" because of the fiber or "string" running along the pod seam. While stringless beans are more common today, many consumers still prefer the flavor of the stringed types.

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PPFS-AG-C-5: Diplodia Ear Rot

Carl Bradley, Kelsey Mehl, Kiersten Wise | Oct. 11, 2017 (New)

Diplodia ear rot can reduce yield and grain quality by damaging kernels, lowering grain test weight, and reducing grain fill. Incidence of affected ears in the field can vary from 1% or 2% to as high as 80%. Although mycotoxins have been associated with Diplodia ear rot in South America and South Africa, there have been no reports of livestock feeding issues due to mycotoxins linked to Diplodia ear rot in the United States.

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PPFS-AG-C-6: Holcus Leaf Spot

Carl Bradley, Kelsey Mehl, Kiersten Wise | Oct. 11, 2017 (New)

Holcus leaf spot, a bacterial disease, can be seen sporadically in Kentucky cornfields, and it is challenging to diagnose. This publication describes the disease symptoms, conditions that favor disease, and how to distinguish holcus spot from herbicide injury that can mimic this disease.

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CCD-CP-116: Romaine Lettuce

Matthew Ernst, Cheryl Kaiser | Oct. 10, 2017 (Minor Revision)

Romaine (Lactuca sativa), also known as cos, is a lettuce that produces elongated heads. Romaine is considered more nutritious and has more volume than iceberg. Because it is slower to bolt than other head lettuces, romaine can be grown commercially in Kentucky.