The USDA released its June Acreage Report Here are the numbers: 2022 Corn Intended Acres: 89.9 million acres compared to the USDA March 31 report of 89.5 million acres and 93.3 million acres in 2021. This would be down 400,00 acres from the March report and down 3.4 million acres from last year. 2022 Soybean […]
Continue reading...June 30, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Recognizing Angular Leaf Spot in Cucurbits
Angular leaf spot is common in New Jersey and the region. It often shows up during cooler, wet weather and isolated rain. Angular leaf spot will first appear as, small water-soaked lesions which will expand until they reach a larger leaf vein resulting in the angular looking symptoms on […]
Continue reading...June 29, 2022 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 6/29/22
Sweet Corn Low numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths remain a sporadic, low component of blacklight trap catches. Feeding in whorl and pre-tassel stage is now less common, as control has been applied to infested plantings and later blocks (now in whorl stage) have avoided most of the egg laying period. Slightly higher adult […]
Continue reading...June 29, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Preparing for Anthracnose and Alternaria Leaf Blights in Cucurbit Crops
Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periods of wet, humid weather. Both can cause significant losses if not controlled properly. With the production season in full swing, now is a good time to review a few of these important diseases.
Continue reading...June 28, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Don’t Rely on Disinfestants for Disease Control
The hot, then windy, then wet weather these past few weeks have brought with it prolonged windy days and rain to many areas. In general, this type of weather is ideal for the development and spread of many vegetable diseases. By now most growers are on weekly protectant fungicide programs to help prevent disease development. […]
Continue reading...June 28, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Preparing for important fungal diseases in Asparagus during the summer.
Asparagus growers should consider scouting their fields during the summer months for foliar disease development. Important pathogens that growers need to scout for on a regular basis include Purple spot, Cercospora, and Rust.
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