Late blight was found in an organic tomato field near Bridgeton today, August 14. This is the first report of late blight in New Jersey this growing season. Weather conditions this past week have been favorable for its development in most of the mid-Atlantic region. All tomato and potato growers in the state should scout their […]
Continue reading...August 13, 2014 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 8/13/14
Vegetable IPM Report 8-13-14 – Click to View | Download | Print Maps for the Week –European Corn Borer Map –Corn Earworm Moth Blacklight Trap Map –Corn Earworm Moth Pheromone Trap Map Topics for the Week Sweet Corn Peppers Tomatoes BMSB Pumpkins and Winter Squash
Continue reading...August 11, 2014 Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Field Infestations of Pepper Weevil Found
Two light infestations of pepper weevil have been found, one in Oldman’s township and the other in the Hammonton area. In both cases the infestations are relatively small and at this time of season potential yield loss will be less than had the infestations occurred in May or June. Weevils were also caught at a produce […]
Continue reading...August 10, 2014 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Briefs – 8/11/14
Late Blight: There have been scattered reports of late blight in the Northeast region the last few weeks. There have been no reports of late blight in New Jersey to date this summer. Cucurbit Powdery and Downy Mildew remain active. All cucurbit growers in the state should include powdery and downy mildew specific fungicides in their weekly […]
Continue reading...August 8, 2014 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
American Cranberry Growers Association 2014 Summer Field Day
The American Cranberry Growers Association 2014 Summer Field Day will be held on Friday August 22, 2014 at the P.E. Marucci Center for Blueberry & Cranberry Research & Extension in Chatsworth, NJ. Click to View | Download Flyer Meeting Agenda
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