Michelle Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Karleen Wilford •
Now that some of our spring planted crops have finished, rather than leaving fields fallow or replantingfields that may have had some issues with plant diseases or insect pests, consider replanting with asummer cover crop. It is not too late to take advantage of summer cover crop benefits. What do summercover crops do for soil […]
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Karleen Wilford •
There have been a few reports of Southern blight (Sclerotinia rolfsii) and White mold (Sclerotiniasclerotiorum) on tomato and pepper in New Jersey. Southern blight is much more common in vegetableareas south of the state where summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for longer periods of time. Like white mold, it can survive in the soil […]
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Karleen Wilford •
Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), caused by Cercospora beticola, is an important and emerging disease in beetand swiss chard production in New Jersey. Efforts to control this disease has become more difficult in thepast few years in some areas of southern New Jersey. The soilborne fungal pathogen, once established infields, can survive in the soil for […]
Wes Kline, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Karleen Wilford •
The Produce Safety Alliance just released their new version of a training video for fi eld workers. This canbe used as part of your food safety training upon hiring. It is available in English and Spanish on YouTube. English: https://youtu.be/ndwHxQAJ6_cSpanish: https://youtu.be/Y44_0VyWS3o
Rick VanVranken
By Karleen Wilford •
One of the most frequent calls over the past few years has been, “I want to start a farm/business/value added product (etc.).” That is usually followed up with, “What grants/funding sources are available?” After rattling off a list of a few common sources of funding for new farmers there’s an added caveat thatI don’t know […]
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Karleen Wilford •
Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periods ofwet, humid weather. Both can cause significant losses if not controlled properly. With the production season 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 […]
Jeff Wolfe, New Jersey Department of Agriculture
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher announced May 15th the Department is now accepting applications for cost-share grants for the installation of deer fencing on unpreserved farms. Unpreserved farm owners or operators in New Jersey may receive up to 50 percent matching funds ($20,000 maximum, no more than $200 per acre) if their […]
Wesley Kline, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
A classic ATTRA publication has just been updated by author Mike Morris. The Irrigator’s Pocket Guide is a take-to-the-field guide that demystifies the art of irrigation management, explains everything you need to know about soil moisture and crop water use, and shows you how to optimize crop yields while conserving water, soil, and energy. The […]
Michelle Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Source: plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/magnesium-deficiency-in-tomato How can growers prevent nutrient deficiencies in crops? Soil testing and tissue testing for fertility management of vegetable crops is key to having the correct levels of nutrients to have a high yielding, high quality crop to harvest and market. Soil testing is best done in fall so that pH levels can be […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
This fruit production guide is intended for the commercial grower. The proper choice of theherbicide, pesticide, and plant growth regulators is the individual fruit grower’s responsibility. Thisguide is intended to facilitate decision making. This guide is not a substitute for pesticide labeling. Available for $25 each. You can pick them up in our office, 291 […]
Beth Gugino, Pennsylvania State University Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber in Atlantic County, New Jersey, yesterday, June 13, 2023. This is the first report in the mid-Atlantic region this season, and about the same time frame it was reported on cucumber last year in NJ. It is important to regularly (almost daily) scout both cucumber and cantaloupe fields. There […]
New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
The initial list of regulated invasive plant species shall include: In addition to future exemptions pursuant to section 3b of this Act, the following list of cultivars and varieties of the above regulated species shall be exempted from regulation but shall require accompanying plant labelling and explanatory materials approved by NJDA: For more information, please […]
Timothy Waller, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
(June 15, 2023) Source: Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory Diseases on the radar Phytophthora, Pythium, Phytopythium root diseases Compounds used to control Oomycetes (Phytophthora, Pythium, Phytopythium) are called Oomycides and are fundamentally different than those used for fungal and bacterial diseases. Therefore, proper identification is required, as a plant with a fungal root rot (black […]
Steven K. Rettke, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
See link for pictures: plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/landscape-pest-notes-for-late-june-2023. Azalea Lace Bugs (802-1029 GDD = 3rd generation): The third generation of this pest will be in full swing for much of NJ by the end of the month. Look for the presence of nymphs (spiny, black), adults (larger, lacy wings), fecal spots (brown, shiny spots) on the underside of […]
Timothy Waller, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting with GDD50 – JULY 2023 Link to pdf document