“The FDA will require a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR) by June 2023 to obtain a prescription, purchase injectable antibiotics and retain future access to antibiotics. In 2017, the Veterinary Feed Directive required prescriptions for antibiotics in animal feed and drinking water.” “The University of Minnesota (UMN) and North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension will […]
Continue reading...June 20, 2022 Andy Wyenandt
Cucurbit powdery mildew control in 2023
Cucurbit powdery mildew (CPM), caused by Podosphaera xanthii, is one the most important diseases of cucurbit crops throughout the world. The pathogen is an obligate parasite, just like cucurbit downy mildew, meaning it needs a living host in order to survive. In northern regions that have a killing frost in the fall the pathogen will […]
Continue reading...June 16, 2022 Meredith Melendez
NJ Bag Ban Update Impacting Direct Market Farms
We have continued to receive questions and comments about the NJ Bag Ban and its impact on farm markets. These questions and comments have been specifically focused on the fact that the ban does not clearly state what types of plastic bags can be used to bag exempted items, including produce. We have received mixed […]
Continue reading...June 15, 2022 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 6/15/22
Sweet Corn Low numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths continue to be captured, and feeding in whorl stage corn is rising. The highest adult activity is currently Hunterdon County (see map below at right). ECB injury over 60% of plants infested has been found in southern Hunterdon County this week. While this level of […]
Continue reading...June 15, 2022 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for June 15, 2022
Peach: Bacterial Spot: Bacterial spot fruit symptoms are increasing statewide. The first infections occurred during the mothers day storm. So far levels of fruit infection are very low however we still have not yet seen the development of symptoms from recent rain events. Leaf symptoms appear after 1 week and fruit symptoms take 3 weeks […]
Continue reading...June 13, 2022 Steven K. Rettke
Native White Birches & Their Resistance to the Bronze Birch Borer
The Dilemma Regarding Birch Trees Bronze Birch Borer (Agrilus anxius) adults (440-800 GDD) are now actively searching landscapes for various species of Betula (Birch) to lay eggs upon. The adult beetles will be attracted to susceptible trees that are genetically defenseless or are compromised from stress (e.g., especially drought stress). It is well known that […]
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