Day: September 11, 2014

Late Blight Strikes Again — Blame It on the Weather

This summer New Yorkers have seen more than their share of late blight, a dread disease of potatoes and tomatoes. The abundance of rain we’ve had statewide provides perfect conditions for the “water mold” pathogen that causes this disease. August alone saw 36 late blight reports in New York. Pennsylvania and the New England states…Continue Reading Late Blight Strikes Again — Blame It on the Weather