The revised produce rule is now available online and the FDA is accepting comments on the revisions. To access the rule and comment visit the FDA FSMA Produce Rule webpage. The comment period will remain open until December 15, 2014.
Continue reading...Managing Cercospora in Beet

Cercospora leaf spot can significant losses in beet if not controlled properly. The fungus overwinters in soils and be a continual problem in fields with short crop rotations. It has developed resistance to important fungicides in beet production areas in the US and abroad. Resistance has been detected in the Benzimidazole fungicides (FRCA code 1); the DMI fungicides […]
Continue reading...NE SARE Grants Info Webinar

Join Northeast SARE grants coordinator Carol Delaney for a lunchtime webinar on Friday, October 10th at Noon regarding Farmer Grants and Partnership Grants. Carol will cover topics ranging from the application process, designing a budget, choosing a technical advisor (for farmer grants) and the review process. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Register […]
Continue reading...Late blight Found in Cherry Tomato in Cumberland County – 9/26/14
Late blight has been found in small cherry tomato field near Roadstown, NJ today where 100% of the field is affected. This is the third report of Late blight in New Jersey this year and the first since 9/8. Cool day and night temperatures with prolonged dews are ideal for Late blight development, especially in fields where no protectant […]
Continue reading...Red Blotch Virus Alert Meeting

South Jersey vineyard and winery managers are invited to an Alert Meeting at Auburn Road Vineyard and Winery, 117 Sharptown-Pilesgrove Road, Woodstown, NJ on Monday September 29th at 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. We often see red leaves in vineyards at this time of the season, which can result from many causes including viruses, mineral […]
Continue reading...Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 9/24/14

Topics for the Week Sweet Corn Peppers Tomatoes BMSB Pumpkins and Winter Squash Cole Crops Maps for the Week –European Corn Borer Map –Corn Earworm Moth Blacklight Trap Map –Corn Earworm Moth Pheromone Trap Map Vegetable IPM Report 9-24-14 – Click to View | Download | Print
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