Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) is increasing in coastal areas, and has been detected at several interior sites as far north as Ocean County. Some infestations in whorl corn are in excess of 20%. It is very possible that economic infestations are present in much of southern New Jersey now. Growers are advised to check […]
Continue reading...Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/10 in both northern and southern counties. Third generation timings are updated below: OFM 2nd Generation Timing Insecticide Type County/Region Degree Days by 7/25 base 45 Conventional 2100-2200 2350-2450 Diamide 2025-2150 2375-2450 Gloucester – Southern 2226 1st – 7/22-24 2nd – 7/28-7/31 1st […]
Continue reading...Where: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), 121 Northville Rd., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 When: Wednesday August 16, 2023, 5 PM until dark, refreshments and ice cream will be served This year’s twilight meeting at RAREC will showcase new agricultural technologies for stakeholders in the state. We will showcase the newly installed agrivoltaics system established at RAREC […]
Continue reading...Angular leaf spot, caused by the bacterium (Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans), is common in New Jersey and the region. Although it often shows up during cooler, wet weather; it can show up almost anytime during the production season with favorable weather conditions for its development. Angular leaf […]
Continue reading...Collar rot has been reported on tomato. For more information please click here. Pythium cottony leak has been reported on pepper. For more information on controlling Pythium and Phytophthora please click here. Pepper anthracnose has been reported in southern New Jersey. For more information on controlling anthracnose fruit rot please click here. Cucurbit downy mildew […]
Continue reading...Powdery mildew, Alternaria and Cercospora are three important fungal foliar pathogens that can cause early defoliation in carrots, thus reducing yields and making harvest difficult. Each pathogen produces distinct symptoms.
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