Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food final rule was published in the Federal Registry September 17, 2015. This is the first of two which may directly impact fruit and vegetable growers. To review the complete rule go to https://federalregister.gov/2015-21920. This rule updates good manufacturing practices related to processing and clarifies the farm definition and […]
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Note: This is the last comprehensive IPM Update for the 2015 season. The trap networks are now being shut down. Limited scouting on late season crops will continue as conditions warrant. Should significant pest issues arise on these crops, information relevant to the pest and crop will be posted. Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) […]
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Governor Chris Christie today declared a state of emergency throughout the state as a result of severe weather conditions expected in the coming days. The National Weather Service is forecasting a dangerous nor’easter weather pattern impacting New Jersey beginning on October 1, 2015, including high winds, very heavy rain, inland river flooding, as well as […]
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Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) adults were nearly nonexistent this past week. No map image will be produced. There should be little, if any, remaining impact from ECB this season. Corn earworm moth (CEW) activity declined over the previous week, with low temperatures prevailing (see CEW Map). The current warmer, disturbed weather pattern and […]
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A pre-publication version of the Ag Worker Protection Standard Revisions has been posted on the EPA’s website. In addition, a document comparing new protections to existing protections is available. Per Nancy Fitz, US EPA – Office of Pesticide Programs, compliance with most of the new standards will be required in mid-December 2016. Thanks to Pat […]
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Sweet Corn Cool night temperatures and a declining late European corn borer (ECB) generation have resulted in very few moth captures this past week (see ECB map). Damage from this pest is largely being overshadowed by that of the fall armyworm. Very few plantings remain that are not silking. However, consider treating when the number […]
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