Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Disease Forecasting for Horticulture
A guide to using disease forecasting in horticulture. It shows growers how to track weather, risk models, and action steps. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
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The steps on this page
- Pick diseases to forecast
- Find a local weather station
- Choose a forecasting tool
- Record weather by day
- Check risk levels from the model
- Scout fields when risk is high
- Decide on action using the label
- Record results each season
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and NOAA.
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