Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in field grown sweet basil in central New Jersey (Hunterdon County). This is the first confirmed report of BDM in the state and region this growing season. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouses on a daily basis and should consider initiating a preventative fungicide […]
Continue reading...Getting Ready for Your Food Safety Audits
Scheduling USDA audits GAP, Harmonized or Harmonized Plus Anyone who has not scheduled their audit needs to be aware of the documentation needed to be sent to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture prior to the audit. They will want to see a copy of your food safety plan, proof of your food safety training, […]
Continue reading...June 17, 2024 Tim Waller
Nursery Twilight – Cumberland Nurseries – THIS Thursday afternoon
Rutgers, in collaboration with Cumberland Nurseries and The New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA), will be holding the Annual Growers Meeting at Cumberland Nurseries this Thursday afternoon. When: This Thursday 6/20/2024 (4-8PM) Where: 1521 Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Millville, NJ 08332 Credits Available: NJ Pesticide Credits: 2x – CORE : 1x- 1A, 3A, 10, PP2 LTE/LTCO: […]
Continue reading...June 16, 2024 Michelle Infante-Casella and Kate Brown
Beat the Heat: Water and Sports Drinks for Hydration
Article By: The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group: Kate Brown, Michelle Infante-Casella, Stephen Komar and William Bamka When it comes to hydration, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends an adequate daily fluid intake of about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups […]
Continue reading...June 15, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Avoiding Plectosporium blight in cucurbit fields
Plectosporium blight, also known as Microdochium blight or White speck, caused significant problems in some pumpkin fields the last few summers in New Jersey. The soil-borne fungal pathogen, although somewhat uncommon, can unexpectedly show up in some years and cause significant losses if left uncontrolled. The fungus survives in the soil on decaying plant debris […]
Continue reading...June 14, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Recognizing Angular Leaf Spot in Cucurbits
Angular leaf spot, caused by the bacterium (Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans), is common in New Jersey and the region. Although it often shows up during cooler, wet weather; it can show up almost anytime during the production season with favorable weather conditions for its development. Angular leaf […]
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