The EPA has an open comment period for neonicotinoid insecticides for proposed interim decisions until April 3, 2020, for five neonicotinoid insecticides: acetamiprid (ex. Assail); clothianidin (ex. Poncho); thiamethoxam (ex. Actara), imidacloprid (ex. Admire Pro); dinetofuran (ex.Venom). The primary reason for these proposed changes is for the protection of pollinators. Human health, non-target organisms, and […]
Continue reading...March 10, 2020 Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Interim Decisions for Several Neonicotinoid Pesticides
March 2, 2020 Tim Waller
2020 South Jersey Nursery Meeting Registration Deadline is This Thursday, March 5th
What: 2020 South Jersey Nursery Meeting When: March 12, 2020 8:30 A.M – 4:00 P.M. (registration deadline is this Thursday, March 5th) Cost: $25 per person. Registration fee covers morning coffee/tea, donuts, and lunch. Where: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County 291 Morton Ave. Millville, NJ 08332 Phone: 856-451-2800 ext 1 Fax: 856-451-4206 Pesticide Credits: […]
Continue reading...February 28, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
New cucurbit downy mildew forecasting website up and running for 2020
For cucurbit growers who have been using the CDMpipe website the past few years to track the progress of cucurbit downy mildew in the US, a new website has been relaunched for the 2020 growing season. Importantly, for those you have signed up in the past you should be receiving an email in the near […]
Continue reading...February 27, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Updated tables for insecticide and fungicide use in the greenhouse available in new 2020/2021 Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations
The new 2020/2021 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations Guide has newly updated tables for selected conventional and organic fungicides and insecticides for use on greenhouses vegetables. This information can be found in the Pest Management Section E in Table E-6 on pages 114-116 for insecticides and in Table E-11 on pages 125-127 for fungicides. The […]
Continue reading...February 27, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling strawberry fruit rots with an emphasis on mitigating fungicide resistance development
Fruit rots in strawberry can cause significant losses if not recognized early and properly controlled. The use of good cultural practices such as keeping fields weed-free, promoting good drainage and air movement, long crop rotations, and preventative fungicide applications are critically important for reducing the potential development of fruit rots in strawberry. Pathogens such as […]
Continue reading...February 22, 2020 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
WEBINAR: Organic Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila
Dear Organic Fruit Growers, Pest Management Professionals and other stakeholders: Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) has emerged as a devastating pest of small and stone fruits worldwide. We have organized a webinar to provide you with the most updated information on everything you need to know for organic management of SWD. Please register at: https://eorganic.org/node/33992 to attend […]
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