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What’s Up with Corn Smut!

Plant and Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt – August 26, 2024

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There have been numerous reports of corn smut throughout the state of New Jersey the past few weeks. Corn smut (also called common smut), caused by Ustilago maydis, is found infecting corn throughoutmost of the world. In most years, corn smut is reported in New Jersey , but reports are limited to just a few […]

Dramatic Neopestalotiopsis Disease in Strawberry Tips and Plug Plant Production Nurseries

Plant and Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt – August 23, 2024

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Neopestalotiopsis, a new disease on strawberry is back in the news. Please see the excellent articleby Dr. Phil Brannen from the University of Georgia August 21, 2024. Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot and leaf spot, caused by Neopestalotiopsis species, was first reportedto cause damage in strawberry fields in Florida in 2019 and 2020. This disease has since […]