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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Fruit IPM Report August 7, 2014

This week in Fruit IPM Tree Fruit Section 18 Labels Brigade Scorpion Bifenture.10DF Bifenture.EC Venom Grape Blueberry Click to View | Download PDF

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Prefar 4-E Use Rate Increased for Cole Crops and Many Leafy Greens

A 24C Special Local Needs label has been approved for New Jersey to increase the labeled rate of Prefar 4-E to 5 to 9 quarts per acre. Excellent safety has been observed when labeled crops have been treated with the higher rate. Use of the higher Prefar 4-E rate improves control of susceptible annual broadleaf […]

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Potato | Tomato Disease Forecast 8-8-14

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