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Rows of green tobacco plants in neat field rows with bare soil pathways

Section 18 Emergency Exemption Approved for Excalia in 2026 Tobacco

Effective May 1, 2026, Excalia® Fungicide (inpyrfluxam) has been approved for use in tobacco under a Section 18 emergency exemption to manage target spot in North Carolina. This approval allows…

Close-up of a green tobacco leaf showing two circular brown lesions with distinct concentric rings and yellow halos; one lesion has a cracked center, characteristic of target spot symptoms.

2025 Fungicide Treatments for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco

A field trial was conducted in 2025 at the Oxford Research Station in Oxford, Nc, to evaluate fungicide and adjuvant programs for managing target spot in tobacco. The study was set up using a…

Wilting seedlings planted in dry sandy rows, tree line in background under cloudy sky

Evaluating Fungicide Programs for Black Shank in Flue-Cured Tobacco

Managing black shank disease in tobacco remains a critical challenge for growers, especially in areas with a history of the disease. To help identify the most effective fungicide programs, a trial…