Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) has been reported on cucumber in southern New Jersey (Salem County). This is the first report of CDM this growing season in the state. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers are encouraged to scout fields on a daily basis and begin preventative CDM fungicide programs if already not initiated. Presently, there is […]
Continue reading...July 2, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Governor Signs Permit Extension Act: NJDEP Water Certifications Extended 1 Year
Governor Murphy signed The Permit Extension Act (A3919/S2346) this week, which extends certain permits during the COVID-19 emergency. Agricultural Certifications issued by the DEP are included in this extension, so any Agricultural Certification which expired on or after March 9, 2020 will be extended. Any complete new, renewal or modification application already submitted to the […]
Continue reading...July 2, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Update on cucurbit downy mildew and its control
Cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) has been confirmed on cucumber in southern New Jersey; in southwest and southeast Michigan this past week and as far north as Edgecombe County in northern North Carolina this week; and on watermelon and cantaloupe as far north as southern South Carolina this growing season. This is the first report of […]
Continue reading...July 2, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
The A-B-C’s of cucurbit powdery mildew control
Cucurbit powdery mildew (CPM), caused by Podosphaera xanthii, is one the most important diseases of cucurbit crops throughout the world. The pathogen is an obligate parasite, just like cucurbit downy mildew, meaning it needs a living host in order to survive. In northern regions that have a killing frost in the fall the pathogen will […]
Continue reading...July 2, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Preparing for Pepper Anthracnose in 2020
In recent years, pepper anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. has become a significant problem on some farms in southern New Jersey. Unlike in tomato, where symptoms are only present in mature (red) fruit, pepper anthracnose can infect pepper fruit at any growth stage. Currently, there are no commercially-available bell or non-bell peppers with known resistance […]
Continue reading...July 2, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Diagnosing Verticillium Wilt in Eggplant
Verticillium wilt is a common soil-borne fungal pathogen that once it has infested soil can remain for a very long time. Verticillium wilt is caused by either Verticillium albo-atrium or Verticillium dahlia and has a wide host range (over 200 plant species). Both pathogens can survive (overwinter) as microsclerotia in the soil. Verticillium wilt prefers […]
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