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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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May 24, 2021

Reminder – Virtual DOH/DOL/NJDA “Ag Stakeholder Engagement Call” 2pm, May 25

NJ Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher has shared this attached letter inviting the agricultural community to join a virtual “Ag Stakeholder Engagement Call” on May 25 at 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Departments of Health, Labor and Agriculture, the Commissioners and Secretary will discuss NJ’s response to COVID-19, provide updates on mitigation efforts and guidance, provide science-based information on the COVID vaccines, and answer questions.

This is a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app:  Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only):  +1 856-338-7074,,487903588# United States, Camden

Phone Conference ID: 487 903 588#

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May 24, 2021

Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum – Town Hall

Grower and Wine Maker Town Hall: Questions from the Field and Cellar

Rutgers/NJAES New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education (NJCWRE) has collaborated with the Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum. Regional viticulture and enology specialists will present a Grower and Winemaker Town Hall virtual meeting series to give seasonal updates and answer pre-submitted and live questions from grape and wine industry stakeholders.   [Read more…]

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May 20, 2021

Ag Community Invited to Join a Virtual DOH/DOL/NJDA “Ag Stakeholder Engagement Call” on May 25 at 2:00 p.m.

NJ Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher has shared this attached letter inviting the agricultural community to join a virtual “Ag Stakeholder Engagement Call” on May 25 at 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Departments of Health, Labor and Agriculture, the Commissioners and Secretary will discuss NJ’s response to COVID-19, provide updates on mitigation efforts and guidance, provide science-based information on the COVID vaccines, and answer questions.

This is a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app:  Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only):  +1 856-338-7074,,487903588# United States, Camden

Phone Conference ID: 487 903 588#

Find a local number | Reset PIN | Learn More | Meeting options

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May 18, 2021

Fruit IPM for 5/18/21

Peach:

Oriental Fruit Moth: First generation timings are updated below. Growers that have utilized mating disruption for OFM can focus on PC; GPA; and catfacing insect pests as described below.

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May 18, 2021

Letter from Secretary Fisher Regarding Governor’s Executive Order #241 Eliminating Requirement for Masks in Outdoor Spaces

On May 12, NJ Governor Murphy signed Executive Order #241 eliminating the requirement for wearing masks in outdoor spaces taking effect immediately. Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher has summarized the changes that may impact agriculture operations. The full text of his letter can be read in this attached file.

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May 18, 2021

Spotted Lanternfly Hatch

Spotted lanternfly nymphs

photo by Autumn Angeles

Spotted lanternfly nymphs are hatching throughout the state and first instars are present in multiple vineyards. Lanternfly overwinters in the egg stage and hatch is quite protracted, likely depending on the microhabitat where eggs are laid. In our surveys in 2019-2020, we identified a 2 year delay from the time SLF adults are first identified in the woods bordering vineyards and movement of the adults into the vineyard and laying eggs at levels that require management.

While it may seem counterintuitive, management is not needed as soon as SLF hatches. There is currently no evidence that the nymphs cause any yield loss or plant injury. However, this is an invasive species that requires management and there is no threshold for management against the nymph stage.

Best management practices against SLF nymphs in vineyards are to time management with other key insect management such as grape berry moth or Japanese beetle. This will not only save on insecticide costs but will also allow for all of the nymphs to hatch from the egg masses. See the table below on efficacy of materials targeting multiple vineyard pests.

Trade name Active ingredient Class Rate per acre Days of activity SLF GBM JB
Brigade 10WSB bifenthrin Pyrethroid 16 oz. 14 E E
Actara 25WDG thiamethoxam Neonicotinoid 3.5 oz 7 E G
Assail 30SG acetamiprid Neonicotinoid 5.3 oz <7 G G F
Carbaryl 4L carbaryl Carbamate 2 qt 7 E G G
Avaunt 30DG indoxicarb Oxadiazine 6 oz 7 E G G
Danitol 2.4EC fenpropathrin Pyrethroid 21.33 fl oz 7 E E E
Belay clothianidin Neonicotinoid 6 oz. – G G G
Baythroid cyfluthrin Pyrethroid 3.2 oz 7 E E

E = excellent control
G = good control
F = fair control

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