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Hairy galinsoga spreads throughout a farm by seeds that germinate quickly once exposed to light, with multiple generations in a growing season. Using knowledge about the life cycle of this weed is important when making management decisions that require time and effort throughout a growing season. Learn more about non-herbicide management methods to control hairy […]
Continue reading...USDA Defend the Flock Program Navigating Avian Influenza: from prevention to recovery Webinar Registration – Zoom Learn from USDA and other experts about how to keep your flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). This session is for enthusiasts, farmers, educators, and anyone interested in signs and symptoms of HPAI, what to watch out […]
Continue reading...Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on pumpkin and butternut squash in New Jersey. Cucurbit downy mildew was confirmed on summer squash in southern New Jersey a few weeks ago and cucumber earlier this season. Remember, some CDM isolates fall into Clade I which predominately infect watermelon, pumpkin, and squash, where other CDM isolates in […]
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by Katarzyna Madalinska and Anne L. Nielsen Adult SLF are moving into vineyards from the surrounding landscape. The number of SLF on each vine varies greatly within each vineyard and locations in the state. In most vineyards in NJ and PA there is a strong border effect with numbers highest along the outside rows. However, […]
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Note: Insect trap data are unavailable from much of southern New Jersey this past week due to staff shortages. No maps will appear in this edition. Maps will resume later in September as conditions permit. Interpretations from available data will continue in the absence of maps. Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moth catches are […]
Continue reading...Grower planting small grains for ‘grain’ harvest next year should review the Hessian fly-free planting date for their area. Wheat is more at risk, rye for grain is least at risk. Additional information on this season’s damage in wheat in Salem County can be found at: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/crop-progress-and-hessian-fly-sightings/ Penn State article on early planting and risk […]
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