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FORECAST SUMMARY: Friday, April 5:
*** Disease Update - 3 April: First report of blue mold from Florida *** Blue mold has been discovered in Hamilton County, in northern Florida. The disease was first seen on Sunday, March 31 in local plant beds. Plants from these beds are being transplanted. Our thanks to Tom Kucharek, Florida State Coordinator, for this information. We will pass along any other news as it becomes available. Due to their close proximity, we will combine this site with the one for southern Georgia.
*** Low Threat to the U.S. production areas this weekend *** High pressure positioned over the eastern third of the nation will govern the weather this weekend. Conditions near the source areas in southern GA and northern FL will be unfavorable for survivable transport and deposition of airborne spores. Overnight lows in the 40's should hinder field sporulation in this region. Trajectories from all the known sources should not approach other growing regions. Low Risk to commercial tobacco crops in the U.S. from Friday through Sunday. Conditions may favor localized disease development in southern TX.
TK
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Serious Threats: None
HIGH RISK areas: None
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***** NOTE: These forecasts/outlooks only apply to disease development from airborne transport of spores!!! We do not have the capability to ascertain blue mold development by other means, such as transplanting of infected seedlings, nor will we attempt to do so. Please consult the Extension Service personnel in your area if you have concerns about these matters! *****
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