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Mitigating Losses to Pepper Anthracnose

Pepper Anthracnose

Pepper Anthracnose

In recent years, pepper anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. has become a significant problem on some farms in southern New Jersey.

Unlike in tomato, where symptoms are only present in mature (red) fruit, pepper anthracnose can infect pepper fruit at any growth stage. [Read more…]

FSMA Comment Period Extended to November 22

The comment period for both the Produce Safety Rule and the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule has been extended until November 22, 2013.  To review these rules and to comment please click on their titles above.

USDA-NRCS Program Application Date Extended

State Conservationist Carrie Mosley has extended the application period for two conservation programs to November 15th. All applications received for Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by November 15 will be ranked and funds allocated after the new deadline. [Read more…]

Food Safety Workshops 2013-2014

Seven food safety workshops will be presented from December 2013 through February 2014.

TOPICS:

  • Harmonized Food Safety Standards
  • How to develop a food safety plan for your operation
  • Produce sampling results from 2013
  • Risk Assessment
  • Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

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Late Blight Confirmed on Organic Tomato in South Jersey

Late blight was confirmed in an organic tomato field late last week south of Bridgeton, New Jersey. As a note, growers who are still picking tomatoes should continue to scout up until the final pick and destroy field as soon as possible once harvesting is finished either by applying gramoxone or discing under plant material. Growers with late blight issues this growing season should be especially diligent. The threat of late blight in our area will remain up until the first frost. Late blight has the potential to overwinter in our area on infested potatoes left in cull piles or unharvested tubers left in the field.

Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 10/09/13

Vegetable IPM Report 10-09-13 – Click to View | Download | Print

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