White mold, or lettuce drop, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, can cause serious losses in lettuce and other susceptible crops if left uncontrolled. Disease development is favored by wet, humid conditions (especially in high tunnels and fields) with known histories of the disease.
Continue reading...April 4, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Damping-off: Identifying and Controlling Early-Season Damping-off Pathogens
It is extremely important to know which pathogen is causing damping-off problems and which fungicide to properly apply. The key to controlling damping-off is being proactive instead of reactive. Always refer to the fungicide label for crop use, pathogens controlled, and application rates. Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is […]
Continue reading...April 4, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Organic Transplant Production: Suppressing Soil-borne Pathogens – A reminder
Pathogens such as Fusarium, Pythium, Phytophthora, Thielaviopsis and Rhizoctonia that cause pre- and post-emergent damping-off can cause serious problems in organic (and conventional) transplant production. The key to controlling and/or suppressing damping-off pathogens with biological controls is keeping the biological populations high and continually present on root surfaces of the host, and by following good […]
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Controlling Spring Diseases in Asparagus
Asparagus season is just around the corner and now is a good time to review important diseases. Wet soil conditions are ideal for Phytophthora and Pythium development. To help reduce potential losses, especially in fields with low spots or fields that are poorly drained soils, or more importantly, in fields with a history of either […]
Continue reading...April 3, 2020 Rick VanVranken
Coronavirus Education Materials In Indigenous Languages, Dialects and Spanish
Our colleague, Gene McAvoy of Florida Cooperative Extension (a Rutgers grad and currently president of our National Assoc of County Ag Agents) shared this reference that you might find useful. These resources were gathered by the Rural Women’s Health Project, with thanks to Evelyn Moraga in Guatemala, Dr. Laura Gonzalez at the University of Florida, […]
Continue reading...April 3, 2020 Rick VanVranken
Pasture Management Webinar Series
Hank Bignell, Warren County Agricultural Agent, announced he is hosting a 3 part webinar series on pasture management. See the attached flyer for more details. Basic Pasture Management: April 13th-7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Horse Pasture Management: April 14th-7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Livestock Pasture Management: April 20th-7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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