News Release USDA Announces Improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program This Summer WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 – USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer with the 2021 crop year. Changes include moving premium due […]
Continue reading...June 25, 2020 Steven K. Rettke
Azalea Leafminer: A Commonly Unrecognized Azalea Pest Problem
The Azalea Leafminer (Caloptilia azaleella) produces plant symptoms that are typically subtle & can often be overlooked. Symptoms from this caterpillar can also confuse people by having both leafminer & leafroller stages. The early instar stages are leafminers, while the later instar stages are leafrollers or leaftiers. Commercial nurseries generally have more concerns with this […]
Continue reading...June 25, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Free Webinar: Agricultural Health and Safety Course for Medical and Safety Professionals
This information is being provided in the Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory newsletter to get the word out about free training for medical and safety professionals in your communities. With less and less people in our communities understanding the agricultural industry, this training can be helpful in responding to agricultural emergencies. Please help get the […]
Continue reading...June 24, 2020 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
IPM Update 6/24/20
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moth catches have declined somewhat over the past week. At this time, activity is highest in Gloucester County and along the Cape May/Cumberland bay shore (see ECB map at left). Catches are widely dispersed. Larval infestations above 20% continue into the northern counties this past week. Larval infestations should […]
Continue reading...June 24, 2020 Tim Waller
Prevailing landscape disease; Entomosporium Leaf Spot on woody ornamentals
It was brought to my attention this morning that many landscapers and plant professionals are concerned by a reddening and spotting discoloration condition on Photinia foliage. Most often this is caused by the fungal pathogen Entomosporium maculatum, a widespread and destructive foliar disease of woody ornamentals in the rose family (including Photinia, Indian Hawthorn, Loquat, flowering […]
Continue reading...June 23, 2020 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, Atanas Atanassov, Carrie Denson
Fruit IPM for 6/23/20
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: We are between generations 1 and 2, with the first insecticide applications having been just applied in southern counties, and in northern counties due by the weekend. The second application will be due the following week. See timings below:
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