Although the weather this weekend promises to be lovely, recent rains and the likelihood of more to come is ideal for the development of foliar diseases in the landscape. The most common diseases on trees and shrubs affect the foliage as spots, blotches, and blisters. Although unsightly, most foliar diseases do not greatly impact the […]
Continue reading...April 26, 2013 Dave Schmitt
Oriental Fruit Moth Update
In southern counties we have accumulated approximately 102 DD base 45 since the biofix set on 4/16. Based on the current forecast, insecticides for OFM control should be applied in 7-10 days. In northern counties, only 14 DD have accumulated since the biofix set on 4/22 so no applications for OFM will be needed for […]
Continue reading...April 24, 2013 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, and Atanas Atanassov
Fruit IPM Report for the Week Ending 4/20/2013
April 24, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
FDA Food Safety Q&A: Biological Soil Amendments
The third FDA Proposed Produce Food Safety Rule Q & A conference call, coordinated by the Produce Safety Alliance, was held on Monday. This conference call focused on soil amendment use in the proposed rule. Details on soil amendments in the proposed rule can be found in Section F Biological Soil Amendments. The FDA officially […]
Continue reading...April 24, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Leaf spots showing up rapidly in spring greens
A number of growers have reported of leaf spots appearing in spinach and other greens. Alternaria and Cladosporium leaf spots have been identified in fields in our region. Fields should be scouted on a regular basis to find ‘hot spots’.
Continue reading...April 24, 2013 Andy Wyenandt and Jack Rabin
NJ Farmers Soil Fumigant Compliance Inspection Advisory
During the weeks of May 13-17 and June 3-7, the NJDEP Pesticide Control Compliance and Enforcement will be conducting inspections of NJ farmers who currently or previously reported using soil fumigants, primarily Vapam (metham sodium). There are about 50 NJ farms reporting fumigant use. These farms will be the targets of the compliance assistance inspections. The inspections are […]
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