A National Grower and Processor Needs Assessment currently underway is seeking additional input from the Northeast farmers and food processors who serve local markets. The Local Food Safety Collaborative aims to provide specialized training, education, and outreach. They are conducting a food safety survey until October 31, 2017 to help direct their resources to best enhance fundamental food safety knowledge and […]
Continue reading...October 4, 2017 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 10/04/17
Note: Today’s edition is the last regular IPM Update of the season. We will continue to monitor late season crop pests and will publish updates as necessary. Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth catches declined dramatically over this past week with evening temperatures dropping into the high 40s in many locations (see CEW blacklight map […]
Continue reading...October 2, 2017 Meredith Melendez
Garlic Production Basics – Ultra-Niche Crops Series
Learn about growing garlic through: – A virtual field trip – Participation in a panel discussion with specialists and farmers – Completion of a risk assessment to determine if this crop is right for you Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Dinner 5:30 p.m. Class 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Choose your location: Cape May Court House, Bordentown, […]
Continue reading...September 27, 2017 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 9/27/17
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) catches have again fallen to levels too low to register a map image. This pest is not much of a threat at this point, with most remaining plantings in silk. ECB feeding in less mature NJ sweet corn plantings is nearly non-existent now. Sprays for fall armyworm and corn earworm […]
Continue reading...September 24, 2017 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update – 9/24/17
Late blight has been reported in western NY and Long Island this past week. Late blight has not been reported on tomato or potato in NJ to date. If you suspect Late blight on your farm please contact your county Extension agent. To track the progress of Late blight in the US please visit USAblight. Cucurbit […]
Continue reading...September 24, 2017 Andy Wyenandt
Understanding root rots in fall-seeded and transplanted crops
Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is very common at seeding and transplanting in spring and fall. Damping-off can kill seedlings before they break the soil line (pre-emergent damping-off) or kill seedlings soon after they emerge (post-emergent damping-off) or soon after transplanting. Common pathogens that cause damping-off include Pythium, Phytophthora, […]
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