It is extremely important to know which pathogen is causing damping-off problems and which fungicide to properly apply. The key to controlling damping-off is being proactive instead of reactive. Always refer to the fungicide label for crop use, pathogens controlled, and application rates. Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is […]
Continue reading...April 24, 2018 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Spring Diseases in Asparagus
Asparagus season is just around the corner and now is a good time to review important diseases. Wet soil conditions are ideal for Phytophthora and Pythium development. To help reduce potential losses, especially in fields with low spots or fields that are poorly drained soils, or more importantly, in fields with a history of either […]
Continue reading...April 24, 2018 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Strawberry Fruit Rots – 2018
Fruit rots in strawberry can cause significant losses if not recognized early and controlled. The use of good cultural practices such as keeping fields weed-free and promoting good drainage, long crop rotations, and preventative fungicide applications are critical. Pathogens such as anthracnose, gray mold (Botrytis), and leather rot (Phytophthora) can become systemic problems in strawberry […]
Continue reading...April 20, 2018 Megan Muehlbauer
North Jersey Fruit Twilight Meeting May 3, 2018
Sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County Date: May 3, 2018 Location: Donaldson Farms 358 Allen Road Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Light Dinner for those who RSVP by May 1, 2018 to (908) 788-1339 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 5:00 pm Welcome/Introduction to Greg Donaldson and Donaldson Farms Megan Muehlbauer PhD, RCE of Hunterdon […]
Continue reading...April 20, 2018 Jim Murphy
Cadmium and Phosphate Fertilizer Debated in EU
Fertilizer derived from phosphate rock, which naturally contains cadmium, is being debated in the European Union. More than half the cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in some agricultural soils originated from phosphate rock derived fertilizer. Sedimentary… Read More »
Continue reading...April 19, 2018 Michelle Infante-Casella
Weather Conditions Favor Seed Corn Maggot Activity in Early Cucurbit Plantings
Seed corn maggot larvae and adult flies have been detected in early seeded zucchini squash fields in Gloucester County this week. They are most likely in other areas of Southern New Jersey. Seed corn maggots can also attack other vegetable crops like beans, peas, cucumbers, melons and sweet corn. Cool and wet weather increase activity and survivability of […]
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