Phytophthora blight typically develops in low-lying areas after a heavy rain. Fortunately, this spring in New Jersey has been really dry – too dry thus far, but that does not need you don’t need to prepare for potential phytophthora issues down the road. This is particularly important if are in fields with a known history […]
Continue reading...May 20, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling strawberry fruit rots with an emphasis on mitigating fungicide resistance development
Fruit rots in strawberry can cause significant losses if not recognized early and properly controlled. The use of good cultural practices such as keeping fields weed-free, promoting good drainage and air movement, long crop rotations, and preventative fungicide applications are critically important for reducing the potential development of fruit rots in strawberry. Pathogens such as […]
Continue reading...May 20, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
Identifying and controlling common leaf spot in strawberry
Strawberry leaf spot, caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen, Mycosphaerella fragariae, can infect leaves, petioles, runners, fruit stalks (pedicels), and berry caps or calyxes. Small, dark purple to reddish-purple, round spots, 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter (3 to 6 millimeters), appear on the upper leaf surfaces. The center of the spots soon become tan or […]
Continue reading...May 20, 2021 Melissa Bravo
Sun exposure and shade necessary for guardian livestock animals and their flocks
Many landowners have added on pasture fowl in the last year and realized the need for pasture protection from owls, eagles, and hawks; and minks, skunks, and foxes. Many have gotten guardian animals. These animals range from great pyrenes to donkeys to lamas. The rule of thumb. When the heat and sun are high in […]
Continue reading...May 20, 2021 Rick VanVranken
Ag Community Invited to Join a Virtual DOH/DOL/NJDA “Ag Stakeholder Engagement Call” on May 25 at 2:00 p.m.
NJ Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher has shared this attached letter inviting the agricultural community to join a virtual “Ag Stakeholder Engagement Call” on May 25 at 2:00 p.m. Hosted by the Departments of Health, Labor and Agriculture, the Commissioners and Secretary will discuss NJ’s response to COVID-19, provide updates on mitigation efforts and guidance, […]
Continue reading...May 20, 2021 Steven K. Rettke
Landscape Pest Notes: Some Late Spring Insects (Part 1)
Since there are still nearly 5-weeks before the official start of summer, the accumulation of growing-degree-days (GDD) will continue to accelerate over the next several weeks. Many of our landscape insect pests will be rapidly emerging and be entering their best control windows before they potentially cause feeding symptoms. This writing contains part 1 of […]
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