2023 Onion Fungicide Cheat Sheet for Control of Leaf Diseases
Christy Hoepting, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program

The 2023 Cornell Onion Fungicide Cheat Sheet for Control of Leaf Diseases in New York provides relative performance rankings for Botrytis leaf blight and Stemphylium leaf blight of the main fungicide options that may be used in New York to control these diseases, based on recent on-farm fungicide trial results, which reflect reduced efficacy of SLB due to development of fungicide resistance. It includes active ingredients, FRAC codes, rating for risk of fungicide resistance, activity on downy mildew, maximum use rates, and photos.
2023 Onion Fungicide Cheat Sheet for Control of Leaf Diseases in New York (pdf; 307KB)


Upcoming Events
2023 Potato Advisory Meeting

December 12, 2023
Canandaigua, NY
This year's Potato Advisory Meeting will include talks from Cornell faculty on insect pest and weed updates, as well as updates from this year's potato variety trials. Following lunch, there will be a round table discussion with fellow potato growers and industry members. DEC credits: 2.0 credits in 10, 1a, 23. This meeting is FREE to attendees and includes lunch!
2024 Finger Lakes Produce Auction Winter Growers Meeting

January 4, 2024
Penn Yan, NY
This annual meeting will present information on insect and disease management in fresh market vegetables in both field and greenhouse (high tunnel) vegetables, primarily for those growing for wholesale auction. Grafting, biological and, where appropriate, conventional spray options will be discussed. Berry production updates will be provided. A general session will include updates from the Food Safety Modernization Act. Judson Reid, Senior Extension Associate with the Cornell Vegetable Program along with CCE staff will instruct participants and facilitate peer-based learnings. DEC recertification credits will be offered.