The leaf spot phase of this disease, caused by the fungus Drechslera poae, is apparent on susceptible Kentucky bluegrass turf at this time.
Continue reading...April 25, 2014 Anne Nielsen
Organic SWD Management Survey
There is a national effort to identify management options for no-spray or organic growers that are trying to manage spotted wing drosophila. If you are an organic grower, please consider filling out this survey to help researchers prioritize areas of research. Organic Grower Survey on Spotted Wing Drosophila
Continue reading...April 23, 2014 Andy Wyenandt
Understanding Fungicide Resistance
Efforts have been made in recent years in New Jersey and the surrounding mid-Atlantic region to help vegetable growers understand and manage potential fungicide resistance development on their farm. Since 2007, Fungicide Resistance Management Guidelines have been available and distributed to vegetable growers throughout the region. Over, 20,000 FRAC guides have been distributed over the past […]
Continue reading...April 23, 2014 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling White Mold
White mold, or lettuce drop, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, has been reported. White mold can cause serious losses in lettuce and other susceptible crops if left uncontrolled.
Continue reading...April 22, 2014 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, and Atanas Atanassov
Fruit IPM Report Apr 22, 2014
This week in Fruit IPM Peach Apple Pear Blueberry Scouting Calendar Trap Counts (Southern Counties)
Continue reading...April 22, 2014 Brad Majek
Stinger Controls Difficult Composite and Legume Weeds in Blueberries
Stinger has been labeled for weed control orchards for years, and now has a label for use in blueberries. The weeds controlled fall into two botanical plant families, composites and legumes. Common composite weeds found in our orchards include Canada thistle and other thistles, goldenrod species, aster species, common dandelion, mugwort (wild chrysanthemum), horseweed (marestail […]
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