Basil Downy Mildew Reported in Haywood County - July 23, 2018
Basil downy mildew (BDM) has been observed in our sentinel plots at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Symptoms …
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2018 Tomato Field Day-- Thursday, August 16, 2018
Mark your calendars now and reserve the date for the annual Tomato Field Day at the Mountain Horticultural Crops …
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