Crow Damage on green pumpkin fruit. Despite plenty of moisture for drinking, crows did extensive damage by pecking immature green as well as ripe fruit. We are not sure why they were attracted to these fruit since there were no pests present. In previous years, we have seen crows ripping off leaves and pulling young plants out of the field.
Early Symptoms of Fusarium fruit rot on pumpkins. Notice the pink-white growth on the belly where the fruit touches the ground.

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Previously....

From June 24, 2000, Soil Crusting
From August 18, 1999, Watermelon Mosaic Virus on Pumpkins
From July 13, 1999, Spider Mites on Pumpkin Leaves
From July 1, 1999,

Command Carryover Affects Tomatoes

Bacterial Wilt in Muskmelons

Drought Conditions

From June 9, 1999, Impatiens Necrotic Spot on Pepper Transplants
From: July 15, 1998, Phytophthora Blight on Tomatoes

From: July 8, 1998. Angular Leaf Spot on Pumpkin,
Buckeye Rot on Tomatoes (Phytophthora spp., including P. capsici),
Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits

From June 25, 1998: Timber Rot on Tomatoes plus Hail Damage on Tomatoes and Sweet Corn.

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