Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moths are nearly non-existent now. There are no particular areas of higher activity, and no map will appear in this edition. It is unlikely that we will realize any further injury from this pest this season. Nearly all remaining sweet corn plantings are now in the silk stage. Fall armyworm […]
Continue reading...There have been no new reports of Late blight this this past week. All abandoned tomato fields should be mowed down or burned down with herbicide once harvesting is done. Following the heavy rain, bacterial leaf spot in pepper and marginal necrosis and leaf spot in leafy greens are being reported. Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed […]
Continue reading...As the season begins to wind down for many organic farmers in New Jersey and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region, the question now becomes where to get potato seed for next year? Using PCR testing and North American Certified Seed Potato Health Certificates to track lot numbers, Dickeya dianthicola has been reported in 16 states (DE, FL, MD, […]
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Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moth numbers have decreased this past week such that only a handful of moths were captured. There are no particular areas of higher activity, and no map will appear in this edition. It is unlikely that we will realize any further injury from this pest this season. The highest nightly […]
Continue reading...As the potato season is winding down in New Jersey (and other states in the mid-Atlantic region), it is time to begin thinking about sourcing seed for next season. Below is a list of best management practices to help reduce the chances for Dickeya dianthicola in your potato operation. All potato growers are strongly encouraged […]
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension is offering a series of workshops for new and beginning farmers. The series, sponsored by a grant from the USDA-NIFA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, is part of the Rutgers Ultra-Niche Crops Project. Ultra-Niche Crops are exceptionally high value crops that can be grown on small acreage. The program is geared […]
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