Late blight has been found in Cattaraugus County and could affect vegetables in Chautauqua County soon.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County said they received information about late blight from the Cornell Vegetable Program.
Late blight is a quick spreading, easily traveling, and devastating disease that causes fruit rot and plant death on tomatoes and potatoes. It is caused by the water mold Phytophthora infestans and will rapidly spread and infect surrounding fields and areas…