It's not too late to catch up on what you missed at this informative meeting! On February 10th we heard the latest research updates on watermelon disease management and variety performance, geared towards improving the bottom line for our growers this season. N.C. Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the N.C. Watermelon Association, hosted the 2026 virtual Watermelon Production Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. We had an audience of more than 80 attendees, representing growers, crop consultants, agribusiness industry representatives, Extension and NCDA educators, USDA researchers, and more!
If you missed this meeting, you can watch the recording here:
go.ncsu.edu/
Additional resources from the meeting:
NCSU Cucurbit Variety Trial Reports
2026 Southeastern US Vegetable Crop Handbook
Propulse Greenhouse and Field Trial
Erin Eure, NC State Extension
Disease Management for Watermelon, with a Focus on Anthracnose and Gummy
Dr. Tony Keinath, Clemson University
New Cucurbit Breeder, Dr. Roberto Fritsche-Neto, NC State University Allan Thornton, NC State Extension
Watermelon Variety Update Dr. Jonathan Schultheis, NC State University
For questions, please contact: Erin Eure at erin_eure@ncsu.edu, 252-357-1400, or Allan Thornton at allan_thornton@ncsu.edu, 910-592-7161
