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Special Edition - 2024 Kasumin® Emergency Use Approved

2024 Emergency Use (Section 18) of Kasumin® 2L Approved for Prevention of Almond Bacterial Blast

Bacterial blast, caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, can be devastating to almond yields in years where cold, wet weather coincides with almond bloom. Grower re-ports of past crop loss supported a Section 18 emergency request for the use of Kasumin® 2L (active ingredient kasugamycin) on almonds during bloom, which has been approved by DPR and EPA ONLY during the 2024 bloom season (Feb 2-Apr 15).

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