Plant & Pest Advisory – June 18, 2025 – Michelle Infante-Casella
By Heather Cooper •
With higher temperatures increasing hatch times and spring grains like wheat and rye have dryingdown, thrips may be more prevalent in vegetable crops, especially when small grains are adjacent tovegetable fields. Thrips are very small and often missed if casually looking at a plant since they hidein blossoms, under sepals, on under sides of leaves […]
Plant & Pest Advisory – June 7, 2024 – Andy Wyenandt
By Heather Cooper •
Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periodsof wet, humid weather. Both can cause significant losses if not controlled properly. With the productionseason in full swing, now is a good time to review a few of these important diseases. Anthracnose, caused by Collectotrichum orbiculare, and Alternaria leaf blight (Alternaria […]
Wes Kline
By Heather Cooper •
The new year is upon us and what does this mean for agriculture in our region? Now is the time to thinkabout what changes you should make in your operation for the coming year. This may mean changingcrops, getting new equipment, planting more or cutting back. Whatever do not wait to the last minute. Take […]
By Heather Cooper •
This is the chance for eligible fresh fruit and vegetable growers to recover some of their expenses forimplementing food safety practices on their farms. For 2024: For 2025: Eligible specialty crop operations can apply for Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) byworking directly with the Farm Service Agency offices at your local FSA office […]
By Heather Cooper •
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) willhold a webinar on the updates to the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices(GAP) and GAP Plus+ audit standards.April 5, at 1 p.m. ETTo Register go to: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOmrrjIjGHyM1vmhaP-ju931yT09SPg#/registration These updates become effective May 1, 2024, and will allow AMS’ GAP auditservices to remain applicable and relevant […]