Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in field-grown basil and sweet basil being sold in ‘box store’ retail establishments in southern New Jersey. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields on a daily basis and begin preventative fungicide programs in BDM-susceptible and DMR varieties. For more information on controlling BDM in the field-grown […]
Continue reading...June 29, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Update on NJ MVC Openings: Date Changed to July 7th for Most Services
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission announced on Friday most in-person transactions scheduled to start on June 29 will be delayed until July 7, while the text notification system undergoes final testing. • Vehicle Centers and Licensing Centers will open to the public Tuesday, July 7 (this is a change from the previous date of […]
Continue reading...June 26, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update – 6/26/20
Cucurbit powdery mildew season is here. For a review of CPM control strategies please click here. Cucurbit downy mildew has been reported on cucumber in western MI and as far north as North Carolina on cucumber. For a review of CDM control please click here. To track the progress of CDM on your phone or […]
Continue reading...June 26, 2020 Michael Westendorf
Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program
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 […]
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