Volume
39
Issue
2
Abstract
The Alabama Tomato IPM Program was evaluated through several on-farm demonstrations. Our objective was to provide growers with a clear vision of the benefits of a tomato IPM program. The IPM program consisted of a biweekly insect/disease scouting service combined with a weather-based fungicide spray program. Growers saved $34.12/acre when using the IPM program due to a reduction in pesticide applications. Growers made four fewer insecticide and four fewer fungicide applications following the IPM program versus their conventional program. The participating growers were enthusiastic about the IPM program and requested availability of this approach on an annual basis.
Recommended Citation
Sikora, E. J., Zehnder, G. W., Kemble, J. M., & Goodman, R. (2001). Tomato IPM Field Demonstrations in Alabama. The Journal of Extension, 39(2), Article 20. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss2/20
