Earlier this month we discussed peach leaf curl biology and control. In this issue we’ll explore how the abiotic environment influences infection by the leaf curl fungal pathogen, Taphrina deformans. [Read more…]
Fruit Crops Edition
Seasonal updates on diseases, insects, weeds impacting tree fruit and small fruit (blueberry, cranberry, and wine grape). Fruit Pest Alerts are also available via this category feed.
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March 12, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Pear Psylla Oviposition Starts
An examination of a pear orchard in Gloucester County yesterday revealed that psylla have started laying eggs. Early season control should start as soon as the weather allows for oil applications. Alternatively, Surround can be applied regardless of temperature.
March 4, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Start Fire Blight Control Now
Mark Longstroth at MSU reminds us that now is the time to start fire blight control measures by pruning out overwintered cankers. Now is also a good time to review the current research and control recommendations for season long management programs.
Remember to check the NEWA site during bloom for infection event predictions.
March 1, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Early Season Pest Control in Tree Fruit
- Dormant season oil sprays
- Dormant season copper sprays
- Dormant season urea sprays
February 28, 2013 Norman Lalancette
Peach Leaf Curl: Biology and Control
Disease management programs for peach and nectarine begin every year with control of leaf curl. In this article, we discuss some of the basic biology of leaf curl, as well as the methods used for its control. In a near future article, we’ll explore how the abiotic environment influences leaf curl development, and how climate change may be altering our management strategies. [Read more…]
February 19, 2013 Administrator
Grape Expectations Symposium
The symposium is a day-long series of lectures by professionals in viticulture, enology, and marketing.
Lectures are designed to present new and relevant information to professionals and amateurs involved with any aspect of grape growing or the wine industry.
This program will look at the similarities of the New Jersey terroir and Bordeaux and present methods to adapt our Mid-Atlantic grape and wine production to more closely resemble French methodology. The making of the 2011 Governor’s Cup winners will also be addressed. [Read more…]
