The American Cranberry Growers Association 2014 Summer Field Day will be held on Friday August 22, 2014 at the P.E. Marucci Center for Blueberry & Cranberry Research & Extension in Chatsworth, NJ.
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August 8, 2014 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
American Cranberry Growers Association 2014 Summer Field Day
August 8, 2014 Dean Polk
Fruit IPM Report August 7, 2014
This week in Fruit IPM
Spotted Wing Drosophila counts increase,
but are at low levels compared to 2013.
- Tree Fruit
- Section 18 Labels
Brigade
Scorpion
Bifenture.10DF
Bifenture.EC
Venom- Grape
- Blueberry
July 30, 2014 Dean Polk
Fruit IPM Report July 29, 2014
This week in Fruit IPM
- Tree Fruit
- Grape
- Blueberry
July 29, 2014 Anne Nielsen
Proposed Importation of Apples from China
A proposed rule is open for public comment that would allow the importation of apples into US markets from China.
A pest risk assessment has identified 21 pests that are on US quarantine lists which could be introduced in/on apples from China. Assurances have been made that fruit will be inspected prior to harvest for signs of infestation and fumigated prior to entrance into the US. However, the importation of fruit increases the likelihood that pests, such as the Oriental Fruit Fly, the plum fruit moth and the summer fruit tortrix, could be accidentally introduced and become established.
You may submit comments electronically by visiting http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2014-0003
July 26, 2014 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Beating the Bugs in the Bogs – Sparganothis Fruitworm and Spotted Fireworm
Sparganothis fruitworm and spotted fireworm are important pests of cranberries; therefore, plant resistance against these insects is a major topic of study.
Field cages in experimental bog
Both insects feed on cranberry uprights and developing fruit during the summer. Dr. Elvira de Lange, a postdoc at the Blueberry and Cranberry Research Center, is especially interested in the resistance factors against these insects that are naturally present in cranberry fruits.
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July 26, 2014 Jack Rabin
Plastic Pesticide Container Recycling Earns Pesticide Core Credit
The NJ Dept. of Ag, Helena Chemical, and the Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex are offering a series dates for free plastic pesticide container recycling disposal. These are offered to agricultural, professional and commercial applicators holding a NJDEP Pesticide Applicators License. State, county and municipal government agencies may also participate. Spread the word and recruit participants for this free service – we are hoping to exceed last year’s collections.
The NJ Dept. of Ag will be on-site to inspect the containers and issue one Core Credit to license holders who follow the processing guidelines. To receive Credit, participants must bring their Pesticide License and prepare the containers. Core credits will not be issued to participants who do not prepare containers. Dates and locations are listed below.
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