Basil downy mildew (BDM) can cause significant losses in the greenhouse. Once introduced into the greenhouse it can be very difficult to manage and eliminate. In the past few years, a vast amount of research has been done on understanding BDM biology and controlling it in the greenhouse using different cultural practices. Before we get […]
Continue reading...June 11, 2024 Dave Schmitt and Kaitlin Quinn
Tree Fruit IPM Report June 12, 2024
Peach: Bacterial Spot: Fruit symptoms have begun to appear in southern counties. So far fruit symptoms are very low and only in highly susceptible varieties. Peaches are at or past pit hardening and fruit now has some resistance to bacterial spot. Infections can still occur but will be less unsightly and may still make grade. […]
Continue reading...June 11, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Preparing for basil downy mildew in the field in 2024
For over a decade, basil downy mildew (BDM) has caused significant losses in basil grown in organic and conventional field and greenhouse production across the United States. At the time of its introduction, there were very few fungicides labeled for its control making it nearly impossible to grow a successful crop in many areas of […]
Continue reading...June 10, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Diagnosing Southern blight and White mold in tomato and pepper
There have been a few reports of Southern blight (Sclerotinia rolfsii) and White mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) on tomato and pepper in New Jersey. Southern blight is much more common in vegetable areas south of the state where summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for longer periods of time. Like white mold, it can survive in […]
Continue reading...June 9, 2024 Kate Brown
Beat the Heat: Reinforce Training with Posters
The outdoor nature of crop and livestock production exposes farmers and farm workers to variable weather conditions. During the summer months, periods of high heat can increase the risk of heat stress and heat-related illness. Farm employers can proactively reduce the risk of heat stress in farmworkers by providing training to all employees on heat […]
Continue reading...June 9, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Diagnosing pith necrosis in tomato
Symptoms usually begin to appear on random plants throughout the field as green fruit begins to mature. The bacterium (Pseudomonas corrugata) is ubiquitous to soils and develops when weather conditions (cooler nights/very hot, humid days) and cultural practices (i.e., excess heavy N use) lead to favorable conditions for disease development. Symptoms include the development of […]
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