Syngenta Crop Protection released Orondis, a new fungicide with a new mode-of-action for use in vegetable production this past winter. Because of its winter registration, Orondis was not included the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Guide. Orondis (oxathiapiproplin, U15) targets the oxysterol binding protein that is a part of the fungal cell wall. The active […]
Continue reading...May 4, 2016 Dan Kluchinski
North Jersey Tree Fruit: May 10, 2016 On-Farm Twilight Meeting
Date: May 10, 2016 5:30pm Location: Ken Wightman’s Farm, 1111 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ Fruit growers and industry are invited to the North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting on May 10 5:30 PM at Ken Wightman’s Farm. The program includes: Wightman Farm orchard tour, fungicide update, chemical thinning of apple, and early season […]
Continue reading...May 4, 2016 Andy Wyenandt
New Downy Mildew Grant Award will Aid Growers
For the past 6 years, Rutgers has led efforts in the breeding of sweet basil for resistance to downy mildew. Currently, basil downy mildew threatens 100% of the basil acreage in the US and other parts of the world. Rutgers University, along with researchers at Michigan State, University of Florida, Oregon State University, Cornell University, […]
Continue reading...May 4, 2016 Andy Wyenandt
Got humidity? Get rid of it!
Unfortunately, closed greenhouses retain heat and humidity which can spell problems if left unchecked. Remember, high relative humidity equals wet leaves which favor the development of fungal diseases such as Botrytis or bacterial diseases such as bacterial leaf spot. To avoid potential problems, do your best to vent out as much humidity as possible in the […]
Continue reading...May 4, 2016 Andy Wyenandt
Wet Weather Ripe for Strawberry Fruit Rots
Fruit rots in strawberry can cause significant losses if not recognized early and controlled. The use of good cultural practices such as: keeping fields weed-free and promoting good drainage; long crop rotations, and preventative fungicide applications are critical. Pathogens such as anthracnose, gray mold (Botrytis), and leather rot can become systemic problems in strawberry plantings […]
Continue reading...May 3, 2016 Kris Holmstrom
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 5/3/16
Note: The black light trap network has been deployed and is being monitored by IPM Program personnel. The corn earworm (CEW) pheromone trap network is not yet deployed. As adult European corn borer (ECB) and CEW begin to arrive in traps, population maps of these pests will be published in the Plant and Pest Advisory […]
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