Peach: Tarnished Plant Bugs; and Other Catfacing Insects: BMSB and native catfacing insects remain very active. Some recent fruit feeding has been observed. Scale Insects: Second generation san jose scale and white peach scale crawlers began emergence in late July and will continue through August. Late season treatments include Actara (14 day PHI); Esteem (14 […]
Continue reading...August 18, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update 8/18/24
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Update Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) was discovered by IPM technician Chris Cloutier in Morris County, just south of Morristown on Friday. Suspect leaves from pumpkin plants were incubated and ultimately produced spores on Sunday. All NJ growers of pumpkins and winter squash should treat fields accordingly. Look for chlorotic areas bordered by […]
Continue reading...August 14, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/14/24
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations remain present, although they have become lighter and more sporadic in most scouted locations in central and northern NJ counties. Re-infestations following treatment can and have occurred. Because FAW moths are highly mobile, it is important to monitor fields at least weekly for signs of infestation. Whorl stage […]
Continue reading...August 14, 2024 Janine Spies
Call for Comments for Potential Mancozeb Registration Changes
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their proposed interim registration review decision for mancozeb in July 2024. The proposed changes include a cancelation of all uses in grape (table, wine, juice, and raisin) along with other label changes to address spray drift and soil erosion/surface water runoff risks. Mancozeb is a multisite mode […]
Continue reading...August 9, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Agrivoltaic farmer trainings in New Jersey!
The Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program and the American Farmland Trust are excited to host our inaugural agrivoltaics farmer trainings in New Jersey! This Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics (TAPAS) will introduce the dual-use of land for both agricultural and solar energy production, and explore the opportunities it may present for greater farm viability in New Jersey. […]
Continue reading...August 7, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/07/24
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations remain present, although in fields where growers responded with appropriate insecticides, control has been good. Re-infestation is occurring rapidly in Cape May County fields, and is likely happening elsewhere in the southern part of the state. Because FAW moths are highly mobile, it is important to monitor fields at […]
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