Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Diplodia Tip Blight (Diplodia pinea) is a fungus disease in the landscape commonly observed on Austrian pines (Pinus nigra), but can also be found infecting mugo, red, black, & Scots pines. This blog will emphasize with photos the infections seen on Austrian pines. The symptoms of Diplodia Tip Blight are stunted or dead shoots. With […]
Continue reading...Through today’s announcement, USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures is extended through July 15, 2021; organic certification, replant self-certification and assignment of indemnity are extended through June 30, 2021.
Continue reading...Dear Fruit Growers and Industry Professionals: Please take a few minutes to fill out this spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) survey: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3NVhWTGnleU3bP7 This multi-state survey aims to help us to evaluate our research and educational efforts. Your participation will help us determine how growers and industry professionals have benefited from this project by asking questions regarding best […]
Continue reading...All growers of tree fruit and small fruit, please take a few minutes to fill out this fruit rot survey! This multi-state survey aims to help us understand the role of anthracnose (fruit rot) diseases and to prioritize grower concerns and challenges. This short survey, linked below, is a part of a multi-state research collaboration […]
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Purpose During the weeks of late fall & early winter, many landscapers apply their annual anti-desiccant sprays to broadleaf evergreen plants. Some of the common trade names of these liquid resin, spray-on products include Vapor-Guard, Wilt-Pruf, Stress Guard, and Nu-Film. Although plants go dormant during the winter, evergreens will continue to transpire given certain conditions. […]
Continue reading...The University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Tourism Research Center is hosting a webinar on Creating Virtual Farm and Food Experiences Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9am Pacific time; 12pm Eastern time; 6pm Central European time; 10:30 Indian time Whether it’s farm tours, private tastings, or conferences, we are all figuring out new ways to connect […]
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