North Jersey Wine Grape Twilight Meeting June 10, 2025 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Angelico Winery 20 Hamp Road Lambertville, NJ 08530 5:00 – 5:15 PM Registration 5:15 – 5:45 PM Strategies to Reduce Pesticide Exposure in Applicators Kate […]
Continue reading...May 28, 2025 Andy Wyenandt
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus present in tomato
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. TSWV has already been detected in tomato this growing season. Although TSWV is not uncommon, economic losses these past few years have been extensive on some farms. TSWV is vectored by […]
Continue reading...May 28, 2025 Janine Spies and Kaitlin Quinn
Fruit IPM Report May 26, 2025
Peach: Bacterial Spot: Copper formulations should be used starting at petal fall to suppress bacterial spot. Generally we recommend starting at 0.5 ozs metallic copper and gradually lowering the rate as the season progresses. The rate applied will depend on the formulation. Dr. Lalancette published a chart listing common copper formulations and rates for peach […]
Continue reading...May 27, 2025 Andy Wyenandt
Basil downy mildew found in New Jersey – ALERT 6/16/25
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in greenhouse grown sweet basil in central New Jersey. This is the first confirmed report of BDM in the state and region this growing season. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouses on a daily basis.
Continue reading...May 27, 2025 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Rhizoctonia root rot
Rhizoctonia root rot has been reported over the past week. Rhizoctonia root rot, caused by Rhizoctonia solani, is an important soil-borne fungal pathogen with a very large host range. The pathogen can survive saprophytically on living or dead plant material (organic matter) or as sclerotia in the soil (for more than 3 years). Disease development […]
Continue reading...May 22, 2025 Jean Epiphan
Beech Leaf Disease Twilight Meeting June 2nd – Registration OPEN
Beech Leaf Disease Twilight Meeting Click here to Register Exact address will be sent after registration Beech Leaf Disease Twilight – flyer Details: Monday June 2, 2025 5 – 7:30 pm RAIN DATE: June 3, 2025 Lewis Morris County Park, Morris Township NJ A light dinner will be provided COST: $25 About: Join experts Jean Epiphan […]
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