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Originally discovered in Australia in 1915 and found on U.S. soil in the 1970's, tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is a highly impactful plant disease that can result in both aesthetic damage and significant loss in crop revenue...learn more
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Fusarium Diseases in Tomato (6/24/26)
Ramón Arancibia | Read Time 5 MINFusarium infects plant roots and crown, infecting cortical tissue and when reaches the vascular system it interrupts sap flow inducing wilting. Symptoms are dry root rot, damping off, stem collapse, leaf yellowing, wilting, and death...learn more
Understanding Your Soil and Plant Nutritional Status – MU Extension Soil & Plant Testing Laboratory (3/16/26)
Rasel Parvej | Read Time 4 MINHealthy soil is the foundation of productive crops. Whether you grow vegetables, grains, hay, or specialty produce, knowing what is in your soil is one of the most important steps toward better yields and efficient fertilizer use...learn more
Obtaining a new or renewing a Private Pesticide Applicator License in Missouri (3/12/26)
Sam Polly | Read Time 3 MINBeginning in 2025, Missouri has updated its pesticide laws. Any grower who wishes to purchase or apply Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) must hold a valid Private Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Missouri Department of Agriculture...learn more
Don't Let Your Guard Down: A Winter Scouting Guide for Specialty Crop Diseases (3/11/26)
Peng Tian | Read Time 4 MINPlant pathogens do not simply vanish when the temperature drops; they either hunker down waiting for spring or thrive in the cool, humid environment of your high tunnel. A 'winter walk' can save you time and money in getting ready for the incoming spring...learn more
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