By Karleen Wilford •
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension As the summer heats up in New Jersey, the control of Phytophthora blight in cucurbit plantings can beextremely difficult (even with the use of fungicides) as hot, wet weather finally sets in. Mitigating losses to Phytophthora blight in cucurbit crops begins with long crop rotations, where recommendations suggest crop rotations […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Strawberry leaf spot, caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen, Mycosphaerella fragariae, can infectleaves, petioles, runners, fruit stalks (pedicels), and berry caps or calyxes. Small, dark purple to reddish purple, round spots, 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter (3 to 6 millimeters), appear on the upper leaf surfaces. The center of […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Cucurbit powdery mildew (CPM), caused by Podosphaera xanthii, is one the most important diseasesof cucurbit crops throughout the world. The pathogen is an obligate parasite, just like cucurbit downymildew, meaning it needs a living host in order to survive. In northern regions that have a killing frost inthe fall the […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Michelle Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Wes Kline, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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
By Karleen Wilford •
Rick VanVranken 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 […]
By Karleen Wilford •
Andy Wyenandt, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Jeff Wolfe, New Jersey Department of Agriculture 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 […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Wesley Kline, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Michelle Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 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 […]
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 […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Beth Gugino, Pennsylvania State University Extension 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 […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association 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 […]