As the farming season progresses so does concern for the increased prevalence of the COVID Delta variant in the region. We asked Don Schaffner, Extension Specialist, about the Delta variant and if we should be concerned about it. If you or your farm workers are in need of a vaccine please email njfarmvax@njaes.rutgers.edu and an […]
Continue reading...June 23, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update – 6/22/21
Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on cucumber (6/16/21) and cantaloupe (6/22/21) in southern New Jersey. For more information on CDM and its control please click here. To track the progress of CDM please visit the CDM forecasting website. No reports of Late blight in the region. To track the progress of Late blight in […]
Continue reading...June 22, 2021 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, Atanas Atanassov, Carrie Denson
Fruit IPM for 6/22/21
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: Growers who have used mating disruption for OFM should continue to focus on PC; GPA; and catfacing insect pests as described below. For those growers using insecticides, the first of 2 applications in northern counties is due this week, and the second of 2 applications in southern counties is due next […]
Continue reading...June 22, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert – Cantaloupe – 6/22/21
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cantaloupe in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of CDM on cantaloupe and the second this growing season. CDM was confirmed on cucumber on 6/16/21. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily basis and initiate a preventative fungicide program. CDM has also been […]
Continue reading...June 18, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert – Cucumber – 6/16/21
Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumber in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of CDM in the state and region this growing season. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily basis and initiate a preventative fungicide program. CDM has also been confirmed on cucumber in Ontario, Canada this […]
Continue reading...June 18, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Important resources for pepper disease control
Pepper production is in full swing in New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region. Below are links to useful resources for the identification and management of important pepper diseases. Early-season Phytophthora and Pythium control Preparing for pepper anthracnose Phytophthora-tolerant and -resistant bell pepper variety trial reports Survey continuing for bacterial leaf spot and copper resistance in […]
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