Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on cucumber and butternut squash in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of CDM this growing season in the state. All cucurbit fields need to be scouted on a daily basis and preventative fungicide programs need to be initiated. For more information on CDM and its control please click here.
August 21, 2026 Amanda Quadrel and Maria Cramer
Vegetable IPM Update 8/21/26
Greetings from the Veg IPM team! Read more for the latest pest and disease updates.
Voles Damage in Orchards: Identification and Control Measures
There have been growing concerns about vole damage in apple and peach orchards in southern New Jersey. Vole populations are often cyclic and can reach high populations every 2-4 years. This, combined with poor weed control in orchards, can lead to disastrous effects on trees. Past winter saw many days of snowpack, which is beneficial […]
Continue reading...August 17, 2026 Kate Brown
Farmer Health and Wellness Services Available for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic Counties
Could your farm or a local agricultural event benefit from free health and wellness services? The Pinelands Alliance, in partnership with NOFA-NJ and Virtua Health, was awarded a SARE grant entitled “Mobilizing for Farmer Wellness” which aims to bring health screenings and education to farmers and farmworkers in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic Counties. The […]
Continue reading...Fruit IPM Report August 17, 2026
Apples Disease Management Considerations Summer scab, rots, sooty blotch, and flyspeck are the main targets currently, and are present in orchards throughout the state. Captan plus a phosphorous acid like Prophyt or Rampart can provide good summer disease control. Add single-site products such as Topsin, Merivon, Luna Sensation, and Pristine for improved control. Consider […]
Continue reading...Pesticide Recertification Credits Approved for: Agri-Technology, Nursery, Agronomy, Fruit and Vegetable Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC: Wednesday August 26, 2026
NJDEP pesticide recertification credits approved for this meeting are: CORE (1), PP2 (4), 1A (4), and Category 10 (4). Agri-Technology, Nursery, Agronomy, Fruit and Vegetable Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC Wednesday August 26th, 2026 (4 pm until dark) Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Hosted […]
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