It’s not to late to plant a garden in a few square feet of lawn… According to the April 2022 report, the prices urban consumers paid for food in the grocery store is the highest it has been since November of 1980. To read the full report visit https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2022/food-prices-up-10-8-percent-for-year-ended-april-2022-largest-12-month-increase-since-november-1980.htm The next release of data for […]
Continue reading...June 7, 2022 Megan Muehlbauer
North and South Jersey Wine Grape Twilight – II Meetings (Next Week)
North and South Jersey Wine Grape Twilight – II Meetings (Next Week) The focus of these meetings will be on equipment demonstrations specifically with regard to canopy management such as leaf pulling and hedging. There will also be discussion on timely updates on pest management. Please feel free to bring samples for disease and pest […]
Continue reading...June 7, 2022 Steven K. Rettke
Questioning the Plant Stress Hypothesis
Definition The Plant Stress Hypothesis generally states that plants subjected to stressful conditions become more susceptible to attack by insects and diseases. This is often thought to be due to the plant’s increased suitability as a food or due to the reduced ability of the stressed plant to defend itself. It is commonly believed that […]
Continue reading...June 1, 2022 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 5/31/22
Sweet Corn Low numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths have been captured in parts of the state. Overall, this flight has been weak, but consistently warmer weather may result in somewhat higher numbers over the next week. The highest adult activity is currently in Burlington and Gloucester counties, although even there it is low. […]
Continue reading...June 1, 2022 Tim Waller
Bagworm hatch & Boxwood Blight potential now through Friday
Boxwood Blight (BWB) Alert – Infection Potential (Now – FRIDAY) There is a potential for new boxwood blight infections throughout much of NJ. The end of week rains coupled with more mild temperatures, cloud cover, and prolonged periods of leaf wetness will contribute to the spread or worsening of boxwood blight infections. It is time to […]
Continue reading...June 1, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Kentucky’s Combine Checklist to Prevent Wheat Bin Pests
In anticipation of the beginning of combine season, please check the following resources to minimize stored grain losses or quality deductions. High humidity has prevailed throughout much of southern New Jersey since Mid-May with most days registering above 90 degrees relative humidity. The rain event beginning on May 27th brought and inch to two-inches of […]
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