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.
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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.
Early Season Pest Control in Tree Fruit
- Dormant season oil sprays
- Dormant season copper sprays
- Dormant season urea sprays
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…]
Guthion Use Extension in Apple
The EPA has extended the use of azinphosmethyl (AZM) for this year allowing fruit growers to use existing stock. [Read more…]
NJ Fruit Crop Insurance Deadline: November 20
– Win Cowgill and David Lee
All fruit growers should note that November 20, 2012 Is the Deadline for Fruit Crop Insurance in New Jersey
Important Dates
- Sales Closing Tree Fruit, Blueberries and NAP -November 20, 2012 for 2013 crop
- Production Report Due for 2012 -January 13, 2013
- Acreage Report Due for 2012- January 15, 2013
- New Jersey producers who grow apples, peaches, blueberries, and cranberries who are interested in crop insurance must contact a crop insurance agent well before November 20, 2012. [Read more…]