A new article by Dr. Phil Brennan (University of Georgia) from the Strawberry News website (UGA) has been published with information compiled by Dr. Guido Schnabel (Clemson University) and Dr. Bill Cline (North Carolina State) on managing fall-planted strawberries with the known presence of Neopestalotiopsis. New Jersey growers who may have purchased strawberry plants this […]
Continue reading...September 26, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Recommendations for Neopestalotiopsis control in fall planted strawberries
September 18, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 9/18/24
Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth captures from northern and central blacklight and pheromone traps continued to decrease with an extended period of cooler night temperatures. Pheromone trap information is available from all northern and central sites, but is limited from southern New Jersey. With little information from South Jersey, growers there would be wise […]
Continue reading...September 16, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Agri-Technology and Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC
Agri-Technology and Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC Thursday September 19th, 2024 4 pm until dark Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC) 121 Northville Road Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 This year’s twilight meeting at RAREC will continue to showcase new agricultural technologies for stakeholders in the state. We will showcase the newly operating agrivoltaics […]
Continue reading...September 13, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Resistance-breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus present in tomato in New Jersey
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has caused significant problems for some fresh-market tomato and pepper growers in New Jersey the past few growing seasons. Although not uncommon, economic losses these past few years have been extensive on some farms. TSWV is vectored by various species of thrips, a common vegetable insect pest that seems to […]
Continue reading...September 12, 2024 William Errickson
Monmouth County Twilight Meetings
Need credits? Join us next week for two twilight meeting opportunities in Monmouth County. Rutgers Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center Field Tour September 17, 2024 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 283 Route 539 Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 Join Rutgers Cooperative Extension for this FREE twilight meeting showcasing current field trials and a new row […]
Continue reading...September 11, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 9/11/24
Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth captures from northern and central blacklight and pheromone traps decreased substantially with cooler night temperatures over the past week. Pheromone trap information is available from all northern and central sites, but is limited from southern New Jersey. With little information from South Jersey, growers there would be wise to […]
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