A fungal disease called Neopestalotiopsis, first detected in the U.S. in 2017, is causing significant crop loss for ...

While strawberries are relatively easy to grow, there are mistakes that can prevent your plants from reaching their full ...

Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is studying Neopestalotiopsis fungal disease's impact and ...

With the neopestalotiopsis fungal disease — commonly called “Neo-P”—affecting strawberry supply chains and crop yields, Ohioans may notice a shortage of locally grown strawberries this year, ...

Ignoring pests and diseases can quickly decimate a strawberry crop ... gray mold (Botrytis), and verticillium wilt can also affect strawberries. Regular inspection and early intervention with ...

One Knightdale farmer — like many others — will protect a strawberry patch against frost by spraying it down with water when the air temperatures dip near freezing.