Managing Alternaria in Brassicas Alternaria leaf blight, head rot, or black spot are primarily caused by the fungus Alternaria brassicicola. This disease primarily develops in cool, wet weather. On leaves, symptoms start with round brown spots that develop concentric circles. A yellow halo often extends around the outside of the lesion. More lesions will develop […]
Continue reading...September 21, 2026 Ramandeep Kumar Sharma
What is the Right Time to Terminate Irrigation in Soybean?
Knowing the ideal time for terminating soybean irrigation is very important. Stopping irrigation too soon decreases kernel size and grain yield while stopping it too late incurs unnecessary extra cost. Using information on “crop development stage” and “soil moisture levels in root zone” is helpful in determining ideal termination time for irrigation. The right pods […]
Continue reading...September 20, 2026 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Wine Tourism Trends Workshop Series
MAKING WINE TOURISM TRENDS WORK FOR YOU Workshop Series Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market. […]
Continue reading...September 18, 2026 Amanda Quadrel and Maria Cramer
Vegetable IPM Update 9/18/26
September 15, 2026 David Hlubik
Hazelnut Growers Meeting Saturday, October 24, 2026
Commercial hazelnut growers are invited to join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the Hazelnut Growers Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Rutgers Eco-Complex: 1200 Florence Columbus Rd, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505 8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration, Coffee, and Refreshments 9:00 am – 9:05 am Welcome, David Hlubik, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 9:05 […]
Continue reading...End-of-Season Tree Fruit Care Guide
Fall Pest, Disease, and Orchard Management As harvest wraps up across New Jersey orchards and block plantings, trees enter a critical window. Late summer through late fall is your single best opportunity to target overwintering pests, suppress fungal inocula, protect trees against bacterial pathogens, and prepare orchard infrastructure before winter dormancy sets in. Part 1: […]
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