Fruit and Vegetable Production Resources
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Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot, caused by the fungus Exobasidium maculosum, is an emerging disease affecting both southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberries. In addition to direct yield loss due to fruit drop, lesions on remaining fruit compromise the aesthetic qualities of the fruit as well as the taste, rendering them unmarketable. This circular provides the most current knowledge of this important pathogen/disease of blueberry and its management.
Jonathan E. Oliver and Phillip M. Brannen
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The orange felt (also known as orange cane blotch) disease of blackberry is prevalent in the south. Where ideal environmental conditions occur, this disease may girdle canes or exacerbate other cane diseases, causing subsequent decline and death.
Phillip M. Brannen
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C 1253
Phony Peach Disease
This fact sheet covers phony peach disease: History, symptoms, disease cycle, and management.
Phillip M. Brannen and Kendall Anderson Johnson
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Robotics will soon become a common reality on farms. This Extension resource helps people to understand the basics of robotics for agriculture and the applications of these new machines.
Luan Oliveira, Marcelo Barbosa, and Wesley Porter
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This 2026 update to the regional integrated pest management guide provides recommendations for muscadine grape production in the Southeastern U.S. Recommendations are based on information from the manufacturer’s label and performance data from research and Extension field tests. This publication is intended for use only as a guide. Specific rates and application methods are on the pesticide label, and these are subject to change at any time. This publication is a product of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.
Phillip M. Brannen, Ashfaq A. Sial, Brett R Blaauw, and Sarah Lowder
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This integrated pest management (IPM) guide for blackberry and raspberry production includes management of diseases, insects, and weeds through IPM principles. Topics include pesticide stewardship and safety, insect and disease control, pre-transplant and transplant operations, fungicides and insecticide efficacy comparisons, and spray schedules, weed management, wildlife damage, and more. Recommendations are based on information from the manufacturer’s label and performance data from research and Extension field tests. Specific rates and application methods are on the pesticide label, and these are subject to change at any time. This publication is a product of the Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium.
Jonathan E. Oliver and Phillip M. Brannen
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This resource provides an overview of water spinach cultivation for Georgia. Water spinach is an important part of the cuisine of a number of cultures. However, it can spread easily in waterways and is considered a noxious weed in many places. This resource addresses responsible production of water spinach, if permitted by the state of Georgia.
Shelbie Bohensky, Nicholas Tuschak Basinger, Juan Carlos Diaz-Perez, and Timothy Coolong
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This publication provides current guidance for insect, disease, and weed control in commercial pecan orchards.
Lenny Wells, Apurba Barman, Timothy Lane Grey, Clemen Oliveira, Wayne Mitchem, and Andrew Sawyer
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SB 28-19
Fruit and Nuts Pest Management
Commercial insect and weed control in fruits and nuts. Updated annually.
Timothy Lane Grey, Clemen Oliveira, Mark Czarnota, Andrew Sawyer, and Apurba Barman
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