Cucurbit powdery mildew (CPM), caused by Podosphaera xanthii, is one the most important diseases of cucurbit crops throughout the world. The pathogen is an obligate parasite, just like cucurbit downy mildew, meaning it needs a living host in order to survive. In northern regions that have a killing frost in the fall the pathogen will […]
Continue reading...June 5, 2024 Kate Brown
TONIGHT: Webinar on Heat Stress in Agriculture
The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group, in partnership with New Jersey Farm Bureau, invites you to a two-part webinar series titled “Don’t Sweat Heat Stress in Agriculture”. The first webinar will take place tonight! Wednesday, June 5 from 7:00-8:00 PM An introduction to heat stress issues in agriculture. We will also share tools […]
Continue reading...June 4, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Preparing for important fungal diseases in Asparagus during the summer.
Asparagus growers should consider scouting their fields regularly during the summer months for foliar disease development. Important pathogens that growers need to scout for on a regular basis include Purple spot, Cercospora, and Rust.
Continue reading...June 3, 2024 Kate Brown
Beat the Heat: Clothing Matters
Evaporation of sweat from skin is the body’s primary mode of temperature regulation on hot days. Clothing can impact heat and sweat production, as well as the rate of evaporation, so clothing decisions are important to prevent heat stress. Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing made of a breathable fabric like cotton which allows sweat to […]
Continue reading...May 31, 2024 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Blunt-nosed Leafhoppers in Cranberries – 2024
New Jersey cranberry growers are increasingly concerned about rising blunt-nosed leafhopper (BNLH) populations. This rise is attributed to changes in pest management strategies, such as the adoption of new reduced-risk products and decreased use of broad-spectrum insecticides, as well as the expansion of high-yielding varieties that seem more susceptible. BNLH is particularly worrisome because it […]
Continue reading...May 31, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling white mold in spring crops
White mold, or lettuce drop, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, can cause serious losses in lettuce and other susceptible crops if left uncontrolled. Disease development is favored by wet, humid conditions (especially in high tunnels and fields) with known histories of the disease.
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