With the wet weather, conditions for the crown rot phase of Phytophthora blight have increased. Phytophthora blight typically develops in low-lying areas of fields after a heavy rain and can spread quickly throughout the entire field. Planting on a ridge or raised, dome-shaped bed will help provide better soil drainage. [Read more…]
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May 24, 2014 Andy Wyenandt
Severe Hail in Southern New Jersey
Severe hail damage on pepper transplants.
May 21, 2014 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 5/21/14
Vegetable IPM Report 5-21-14 – Click to View | Download | Print
Maps for the WeekClick Image to View
–Pepper Weevil Trap Catch Map
–European Corn Borer Population MapTopics for the Week
- Sweet Corn
- Cole Crops
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
- Pepper Weevil Report
- BMSB
May 21, 2014 Brad Majek
Yellow Sweet Corn
Sweet corn that has emerged has been observed yellow or light green in color. The chlorosis may be uniform, or appear mottled on the plant, or only the newest leaf growing out of the whorl is yellow. Cold weather is responsible for the injury. Corn cannot make chlorophyll when the temperature fails to climb above 65 to 70 degrees for an extended period. Herbicides are not responsible for the problem. Varietal differences to cold tolerance exist. The corn will turn green when the weather turns warm.
May 16, 2014 Pat Hastings
Pesticide Worker Protection Inspection Warning
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Pesticide Control Program (NJDEP) has announced that federal agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) compliance farm inspections will be conducted mid-May through July. Be a prepared agricultural employer. Take the necessary actions this week to make sure your farm is in compliance to avoid citations.
Two outstanding farm employer resources on agricultural WPS compliance are:
1. EPA Ag Employer Quick Reference Guide (2005)
2. EPA website How to Comply with the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides: What Employers Need to Know
These are inspections by the US EPA, although NJDEP inspectors may accompany them. Approximately 20 to 30 inspections are slated to be conducted any time from May through July.
May 14, 2014 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 5/14/14
Vegetable IPM Report 5-14-14 – Click to View | Download | Print
Maps for the Week
–Pepper Weevil Trap Catch Map
–European Corn Borer Population MapTopics for the Week
- Sweet Corn
- Cole Crops
- BMSB
- Pepper Weevil Update
