Plant & Pest Advisory

July 6, 2017 Thierry Besancon

Liberty 280 SL label for LibertyLink sweet corn

EPA has recently approved a new version of Liberty 280 SL label (see picture). This new label includes increased LibertyLink (LL) corn rates, increased yearly maximum rates, and a sweet corn section for LL varieties. Liberty 280 SL is a non-selective herbicide that provides control of a broad spectrum of broadleaf and grassy weed […]

Filed Under: Field, Forage & Livestock, Vegetable Crops

July 6, 2017 Andy Wyenandt

Vegetable Disease Update – 7/6/17

Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumber in 2 counties in southern New Jersey. All cucumber growers should consider adding downy mildew specific products to their regular maintenance programs. Basil downy mildew has been reported in central New Jersey. Late blight has been reported in areas outside the mid-Atlantic region this past week. There […]

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Vegetable Crops

July 6, 2017 Andy Wyenandt

Controlling important fungal diseases in Asparagus during the summer.

Asparagus growers should consider scouting their fields 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.

Filed Under: Vegetable Crops Tagged With: asparagus, rust

July 6, 2017 Pat Hastings

WPS “Protect Yourself from Pesticides” Poster Now Available

On June 30th the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) launched its next resource, “Protect Yourself from Pesticides”, a poster satisfying the display requirements of the revised 2015 Worker Protection Standard (§170.311). Although agricultural employers aren’t required to include expanded content in the central display area until January 2, 2018, you may begin using this new […] Read More »

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates

July 6, 2017 Pat Hastings