Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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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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 was last confirmed on June 1 on cucumber in central […]
Continue reading...We would like to invite all NJ cranberry growers to the 2022 Cranberry Twilight Meeting to be held at the P.E. Marucci Center (Pole Barn) on Tuesday June 14. Pesticide credits will be available at the end of the meeting. Agenda 5:30-6:00 PM Dinner 6:00-6:20 PM “Strategies for Early Detection of Crop Loss” Dr. Peter […]
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Sweet Corn Low numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths continue to be captured throughout the state. The highest adult activity is currently from Gloucester through Burlington counties (see map at right). Whorl corn is the primary target for egg laying, and injury well over the 12% threshold has been found in Hunterdon County this […]
Continue reading...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 […]
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Salem County has experienced nearly two weeks of ideal temperatures in the mid 80’s to low 90’s allowing for a considerable amount of soybean acreage to be planted, and hay acreage harvested. Rye for grain harvest is nearly complete and barley will soon follow. With a 72-hour forecast of one inch to one and a […]
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