Sweet Corn A few scattered European corn borer (ECB) moths have been captured in central and northern counties, and this insect is certainly active in southern parts of the state. Numbers are very low, which is consistent with the last few seasons. Whorl corn is the primary target for egg laying, but as yet, scouts […]
Continue reading...May 22, 2024 Kate Brown
Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture – Factsheet Updated
The Rutgers NJAES factsheet on “Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture” has been updated and is now available at https://njaes.rutgers.edu/FS747/. The factsheet provides basic knowledge about heat stress, first-aid treatment, and preventative measures that are important to both agricultural employers and workers. As the temperatures warm up, it’s time to get prepared for working in the heat!
Continue reading...May 22, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Understanding and controlling angular leaf spot in strawberries
Often considered a minor pathogen, angular leaf spot caused by the bacterium, Xanthomonas fragariae, can cause serious leaf and calyx infections ruining the marketability of fruit if left uncontrolled.
Continue reading...May 21, 2024 Dave Schmitt and Kaitlin Quinn
Tree Fruit IPM Report for May 21, 2024
Peach: Bacterial Spot: Copper formulations should be used starting at petal fall to suppress bacterial spot. Generally we recommend starting at 0.5 ozs metallic copper and gradually lowering the rate as the season progresses. The rate applied will depend on the formulation. Dr. Lalancette published a chart listing common copper formulations and rates for peach […]
Continue reading...May 21, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Identifying and controlling common leaf spot in strawberry
Strawberry leaf spot, caused by the soil-borne fungal pathogen, Mycosphaerella fragariae, can infect leaves, petioles, runners, fruit stalks (pedicels), and berry caps or calyxes. Small, dark purple to reddish-purple, round spots, 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter (3 to 6 millimeters), appear on the upper leaf surfaces. The center of the spots soon become tan or […]
Continue reading...May 20, 2024 Tim Waller
Nursery Update 5/20/24 – Red-headed flea beetle and flathead borer ADULT emergence, Boxwood blight, bagworms, more
Please note: The Rutgers Nursery and Green Industry Working Group is working to deliver regular pest and disease updates throughout the season. These will be in addition to important alerts, critical topics, and pesticide credit opportunities. This tool is made for you, the commercial agriculture business, so please let us know if there are particular […]
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