Did you know that first EBDC fungicide was registered for use in vegetable crops in 1964 followed by chlorothalonil in 1966. Historically speaking, the first New Jersey Vegetable Production Recommendations Guide was produced in 1969 and was only 33 pages long (it’s 502 pages now). Things have changed significantly over the past 55 years when […]
Continue reading...May 13, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Quick reviews of fungicide chemistries, FRAC groups, and fungicide resistance management
May 12, 2024 Kate Brown
Beat the Heat: Hydration is Key
The body uses water to help dissipate heat through sweat and evaporation of sweat. Water lost as sweat must be replaced through water consumption to help the body maintain temperature regulation. During moderate activity, the CDC recommends drinking at least 1 cup of water every 15-20 minutes to replace water lost through sweat. Sports drinks […]
Continue reading...May 12, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Understanding Protectant Fungicides (FRAC groups M01 – M12) in 2024
Protectant (contact) fungicides, such as the inorganics (copper, FRAC group M01) and sulfur (FRAC code M02); the dithiocarbamates (mancozeb, M03), phthalimides (Captan, M04), and chloronitriles (chlorothalonil, M05) are fungicides which have a low chance for fungicide resistance to develop. Protectant fungicides typically offer broad spectrum control for many different pathogens. Why wouldn’t fungi develop resistance […]
Continue reading...May 11, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Diagnosing Spear Damage in Asparagus
Spear damage in asparagus can be caused by diseases such as Phytophthora spear and crown rot and purple spot. However, other environmental factors during the spring can damage spears as they emerge from the soil. Freeze Injury – About 10 days ago temperatures dipped well below freezing for a night or two, and combined with the higher than […]
Continue reading...May 10, 2024 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Webinar: Getting a Head Start and Keeping the Season Going
Register for the Free Informational Talk for Farmers, “Getting a Head Start and Keeping the Season Going,” on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, via Zoom from 6 to 7p.m. For information, call 609-465-5115, ext. 3601 or email capemayag@njaes.rutgers.edu. Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/unt9odv2
Continue reading...May 10, 2024 Hemant Gohil
South Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – II
When: May 21 (Tuesday) @ 5 pm Where: Nichols Orchards: 628 Royal Ave., Franklinville, NJ 08322 Pesticide credits: 1A (5), PP2 (5), and 10 (5)
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