When the cost of supplies and labor are evaluated, re-using a field with trickle irrigation and black plastic mulch is an attractive idea, but weed control can be a problem.
Continue reading...May 7, 2014 Dean Polk
NABREW Conference June 23-26, 2014
North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference Date: June 23-26, 2014 Location: Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ Every 4 years, research and extension workers from throughout North America and abroad meet to exchange ideas and research results on current blueberry issues. This year’s conference is being hosted by Rutgers University […]
Continue reading...May 7, 2014 Richard Buckley
Why are There Holes in My Cheese?
Do you ever wonder what is causing your cherrylaurel to look like Swiss cheese? Clearly, it’s not because Anatole has been hanging around. More than likely the shothole symptoms you see are caused by one of several pathogens and abiotic stresses common to other species of Prunus.
Continue reading...May 7, 2014 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 5/07/14
Vegetable IPM Report 5-07-14 – Click to View | Download | Print Current Week’s Pest Maps – Available Maps for the week Pepper Weevil Trap Catch Map Rutgers Cooperative Extension IPM personnel are currently deploying blacklight trap and insect pheromone trap networks throughout the state. Statewide sampling will commence shortly, and as soon as target […]
Continue reading...May 7, 2014 Kris Holmstrom
Understanding Combination Insecticide Products
When using blended products: Know the pest that you need to control. Use an appropriate insecticide that will do the job with as little negative impact as possible. Avoid broad spectrum insecticides when possible. Avoid using redundant materials. Over the past decade, the number of vegetable insecticides (both commercial products and insecticide classes) has increased […]
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