Based on our degree-day (DD) model for Sparganothis fruitworm, peak flight and first eggs hatched events are expected at around 884 and 895 DD, respectively (see chart). As of June 20, Sparganothis has accumulated 1022 DD (using March 1 as biofix) or 883 DD (using April 15 as biofix; a biofix more realistic to New […]
Continue reading...June 19, 2019 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, Atanas Atanassov, Carrie Denson
Fruit IPM for 06/19/19
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: Second generation timings are updated below. Second flight adults started this past week in southern counties and are about to start this coming week in northern counties. According to the model, treatments for the second generation should be going on now in southern counties, and should start next week in northern […]
Continue reading...June 19, 2019 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
IPM Update 6/19/19
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moths catches have declined to very low levels over the past week and no map will appear in this edition. The first flight is complete. Feeding percentages have stabilized, and no new feeding should occur until the second flight arrives. Growers should continue to scout whorl and pre-tassel stage plantings […]
Continue reading...June 19, 2019 Michael Westendorf
Summertime Blues
This spring’s inclement New Jersey (NJ) weather has brought large amounts of precipitation in the form of rain, and concern about crop and forage losses. Rainfall, particularly during forage harvest season, can result in the production of low-quality hay and forages. This can result in lower forage intake by animals, decreased forage digestibility, and reduced […]
Continue reading...June 19, 2019 Michael Westendorf
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for June 18, 2019
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale. Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the […]
Continue reading...June 13, 2019 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, Atanas Atanassov, Carrie Denson
Fruit IPM for 6/14/19
Recent Rain Patterns and Insecticide Use: Given our recent periods of rainy weather, many growers are questioning the need for repeated applications, and the weatherability of the materials already applied. Dr. John Wise at MSU has been studying the residual properties of insecticides for a number of years.
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