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Bacterial leaf spot of bell pepper
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Bacterial leaf spot of bell pepper
There are now 6 non-farm locations where adult pepper weevils are being trapped. Traps at 3 farm sites have also caught weevils in the past week, including 2 pepper fields. Large numbers of weevils are being trapped at one of these non-farm sites, 54 in a 4 day period. It is not clear if this represents typical numbers or if this year the number of weevils is exceptional.
The following article has edited and reprinted with permission from the original authors: Chuck Johnson, Virginia Tech and Kathy Demchak, Penn State University
Two strawberry viruses are causing problems for strawberry growers in Eastern and Mid-west states this spring. The viruses (strawberry mottle virus, abbreviated SMoV) and strawberry mild yellow edge virus (SMYEV) have been found in Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey this spring. [Read more…]
Late blight was found on heirloom tomatoes being grown hydroponically near Winchester, West Virginia on May 24th. Winchester, WV is just below the southern border of Virginia. This is the first report of Late blight in the region this year. There is no immediate threat to tomato or potato growers in New Jersey. However, this should remind everyone to do there part and scout on a regular basis! We will keep you up to date on the current situation.
Check out the Plant & Pest Advisory Organic Farm Advisory section which contains recommendations grounded in replicated trials and experience. These articles aim to support NJ commercial growers using organic methods.