Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Cranberries have started to bloom, and bees are active in bogs. If insects have been effectively managed prior to bloom, we recommend no sprays at this time. A reminder: when bees are present, your choices of insecticides are insect growth regulators (IGRs) such as Intrepid 2F or Bt products such as DiPel. During bloom, we […]
Continue reading...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...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...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...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 […]
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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 […]
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