Plant & Pest Advisory

Rutgers University | New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station | Pesticide User Responsibility

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 […]

Filed Under: Organic Production, Vegetable Crops

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 […]

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock

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 […]

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock

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.

Filed Under: Blueberry, Fruit, Tree Fruit, Wine Grape

June 13, 2019 Rick VanVranken

USDA Secretary Perdue Issues Statement on Disaster & Trade-Related Assistance

(June 10, 2019 – Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their farms and ranches. Last month, immediately upon China reneging on […]

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Vegetable Crops

June 13, 2019 Andy Wyenandt

Basil downy mildew confirmed in southern New Jersey – ALERT 6/30/20

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 […]

Filed Under: Organic Production, Vegetable Crops Tagged With: basil downy mildew