by Chad Gillyard | Apr 12, 2022 | Magna-Bon, News, Research
Magna-Bon CS 2005 helped control citrus canker and citrus greening in organic orange trees when paired with KeyPlex Two environmentally friendly and sustainable products have emerged to help citrus growers fight two of the industry’s most threatening diseases,...
by magnabon | Apr 2, 2020 | Research
It’s become a full time job to keep up with all the great research articles that are being produced these days! Often, we find articles related to our specific solutions such as bacterial spot in tomatoes! We may not have been included in this particular...
by magnabon | Mar 17, 2020 | Magna-Bon, News, Research
Should you be using some of the modern reduced-AI copper fungicide products on YOUR treefruit crops in 2020? If you’ve been following Frank Miele of Magna-Bon around for the past several years, you must have heard conversations about The Wayne County Fruit...
by magnabon | Feb 19, 2020 | Research
Fire blight can be a devastating bacterial disease to apple and pear trees, no matter what region. For years, organic pear and apple growers have relied on oxytetracycline and streptomycin — two effective antibiotics — to protect their orchards. As of Oct. 21, 2014,...
by magnabon | Feb 17, 2020 | Research
Bloom in Almonds is almost here and with a wet winter, bacterial blast will set in! Interestingly, when there is a high frequency of blast, the very similar disease of bacterial canker appears a few weeks later in young trees. Both of these problems are complicated....
by magnabon | Nov 14, 2019 | Magna-Bon, Research
Algal Stem Blotch is a blueberry disease that has been on top of mind of researchers throughout the Southeast lately. If you have been to Florida Blueberry Growers Association or North Carolina Blueberry Council, you’ve heard the seminars from researchers such...
by magnabon | Oct 23, 2019 | Magna-Bon, Research
The name Gene McAvoy in the Florida vegetable industry is synonymous with a true veteran of the industry. Anytime Gene speaks in front of an audience, everyone listens. This is no different! We read articles on a daily basis and every once in awhile one stands out,...
by magnabon | Oct 14, 2019 | Research
Almonds trees can be host to an assortment of diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic or phytoplasmal. These diseases and how to control them were the topic of Dr. Jim Adaskaveg’s presentation during 2018 North Valley Nut Conference hosted by West Coast...
by magnabon | May 30, 2019 | Magna-Bon, Research
Research by Dr. Jim Graham Confirms Systemic Capabilities with CS 2005! 10.1 Trunk Injection of Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate (Magna-Bon CS 2005) Affects Expression of HLB HLB is caused by a phloem-limited bacterium that is unlikely to be directly contacted by...
by magnabon | Apr 8, 2019 | Research
Walnut Blight Research Dr. Jim Adaskaveg Click Here to download the full...
by Brad Kish | Mar 28, 2019 | Research
I recently came across a great article referring to disease control in blueberries from Michigan State University. Here is the link to the article on MSU website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/dormant_sprays_for_disease_control_in_blueberries With the mentioning of...
by Brad Kish | Mar 21, 2019 | Research
For over a decade, the mention of Magna-Bon CS 2005 has been synonymous in citrus fighting canker. Copper has been a long-time tool for growers combating disease in the citrus industry. However, CS 2005 is branching out as the word has spread on how dynamic this...
by Brad Kish | Feb 19, 2019 | Research
Walnut blight can take a hefty toll on production of walnuts, but growers in California have an option for combating the disease! In a recent article published by Western Farm Press, Tips for better control of walnut blight shines the light on how well copper can help...
by Brad Kish | Feb 13, 2019 | Research
Spring is right around the corner and as history has shown, the season for fighting fire blight is upon us. I’ve had the opportunity to read many articles for pome fruit growers to prepare for a mighty season. However, there is perfect match to combating this...
by Brad Kish | Dec 18, 2018 | Research
In the War against Citrus Canker, Nothing Else Compares! Magna-Bon CS 2005 relies on new chemistry to promote the greatest bacterial activity with a minimum amount of metallic copper. While currently available copper bactericides, fungicides have up to 22.7 bioactive...
by Brad Kish | Dec 11, 2018 | Research
MagnaBon’s CS 2005 offers growers a unique and effective OMRI-listed, copper sulphate pentahydrate that is an environmentally friendly bactericide fungicide that offers proven results through multiple levels of control on a range of specialty fruits, vegetables,...
by Brad Kish | Dec 1, 2018 | Research
When applied to growing fruits and vegetables CS 2005 controls the following diseases: Alternaria Blight Alternaria Leaf Spot Angular Leaf Spot Anthracnose Apple Scab Bacterial Blast Bacterial Blight Bacterial Canker Bacterial Leaf Spot Bacterial Speck Bacterial Spot...
by Brad Kish | Oct 10, 2018 | Research
MagnaBon’s CS 2005 offers growers a unique and effective OMRI-listed, copper sulphate pentahydrate that is an environmentally friendly bactericide fungicide that offers proven results through multiple levels of control on a range of specialty fruits, vegetables,...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
The Magna-Bon Program is used to control Citrus Canker in your Grove; not only in the infested areas, but the surrounding areas also, the program needs to commence ASAP as follows: This program is for blocks with Canker infestations otherwise known as, “Hot Spots”....
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Under Objective 1 (define rates and formulations of copper sprays for more effective control) one trial with Red grapefruit was conducted in Ft. Pierce, FL and one trial with Hamlin orange in Hardee County, each with 14 treatments of formulations, rates and...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
A trial was initiated in July for evaluation of Magna-Bon (copper sulfate pentahydrate) by trunk injection/infiltration on expression of HLB. The trial is located in Southern Grove in Clewiston, FL in a block of 8 year-old Valencia orange trees. There are 7 treatments...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Control on Grapefruit Nordox at 33o/o of the full rate (0.66 lb/acre) was mixed with solt1ble Magna-Bon (100 ppm rate) and co1npared with Nordox at the full rate (1.33 lb/acre) and at a reduced rate ( I . 0 lb/ acre) Nordox at the full rate (1.33 lb/acre) was applied...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Efficacy of In-Season Bactericide Treatments for Management of Bacterial Spot of cv. Fritz Almonds in San Joaquin County, 2014 (Data provided by Dr. Jim Adaskaveg, UC Riverside) Almond Bacterial Spot. In This Case We Had a 95% Success Rate Against Almond Bacterial...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Canker Control Trials in Florida for Grapefruit and Hamlin Orange, 2008 Jim Graham Citrus Research and Education Center University of Florida, IFAS 700 Experiment Station Road Lake Alfred, FL33850 863-956-1151 (Phone) 863-956-4631 (FAX) Email: jhg@crec.ifas.ufl.edu...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Citrus Canker Wash and Drench Stations with metering devices can easily convert to using Magna-Bon Eradicator without even changing the settings on the meter! Here’s a practical example of how it can be done: If your wash station has been using a 50 gallon drum...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Other products may accomplish the same kill rate, but none do it as cost-effectively as Magna-Bon Eradicator! We are all in search of new weapons against Citrus Canker, but in order for any solution to emerge as a viable one, it has to be effective in controlling and...
by Brad Kish | Oct 1, 2018 | Research
Independent Lab Tests conducted by BioScience Laboratories yielded the following comparison with a major leading brand of Canker Wash: Magna-Bon Eradicator Brand X EPA Certified Yes Yes Recommended Dilution 1:1000 1:100 Cost Per Diluted Gallon $0.06 $0.36 Kill Time 30...
