April 10
CDM is confirmed on watermelon in a 150 acre field in DeSoto County, FL. Incidence is 100%; severity is unknown but the report states “these are some of the worst symptoms seen by the reporter”. Estimated date of first symptoms is January 6. CDM is confirmed on acorn / yellow squash in a 30 acre field in Hendry County, FL . Incidence is 1%, severity is 1%. Estimated date of first symptoms is January 6.