Got Plans for Monday Morning?

If you are managing high value turf areas, like a golf course putting green, I hope you are watching the weather. By most accounts, we are in for some cold rain next week. High temperatures in the low 50s and a 90% chance of rain from Tuesday through Thursday are imminent. Crummy cycling weather, but […]

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Leaf Spot and Melting-Out is Active

Leaf Spot of Kentucky Bluegrass

The leaf spot phase of this disease, caused by the fungus Drechslera poae, is apparent on susceptible Kentucky bluegrass turf at this time.

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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

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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 […]

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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.

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Fruit IPM Report Apr 22, 2014

This week in Fruit IPM Peach Apple Pear Blueberry Scouting Calendar Trap Counts (Southern Counties)

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