Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Greetings from the Veg IPM team! We detected the first Allium Leafminer oviposition scars on garlic in Burlington County, NJ today (see photos below). Adults are likely active throughout the state at this time. Be on the lookout for oviposition scars on both crop alliums and wild alliums such as wild onion/garlic and ramps. You […]
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Continue reading...The forecast for New Jersey statewide is expected to drop below freezing Tuesday and Wednesday overnight into early morning this week. Fruit crops are most vulnerable in the full bloom to petal fall stages. Temperatures beginning at 28°F can kill 10% of the flowers when in full bloom and 90% of the flowers when temperatures […]
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Recent increases in fertilizer prices, especially for nitrogen-based inputs, are raising production costs. This article summarizes recent price trends in our region and provides a simple worksheet for you to calculate your own cost of production. 1. Increase in recent fertilizer prices March 30 vs. Mid-February Urea: +40% Liquid nitrogen 32%: +29% DAP (18-46-0): +5% […]
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Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit phenology is progressing across New Jersey, with development in southern counties remaining slightly advanced and northern regions beginning to catch up. Overall, the 2026 season is showing a more compressed phenology window than typical. Warm temperatures this week significantly advanced phenology. In apples, most varieties have reached tight cluster […]
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Apple Scab Update Apple scab models are currently forecasting potential infection periods from March 31st-April 2nd. This is based on a green tip date of March 22nd which was observed across the state aside from the most northern counties. Conditions may be optimal for further scab infection events on April 5th-6th. Model outputs are most […]
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