The risk for downy mildew in our pumpkin crop has gone through the roof this week with Hurricane Ida blowing by. Checkout the link below for information on identification and management.

This month’s Weed Science contest is Name that Herbicide! Symptomology from this class of herbicides includes red/purple coloring of grass leaves in conjunction with chlorosis, as well as a rotting meristem. Be the first to email Tommy Butts at tbutts@uada.edu with the correct answers to the questions in the article to win a prize!

Fall armyworm is still impacting many portions of the state. See below for more information about potential damage to emerging winter annuals and control options.