Rutgers University in concert with University of Massachusetts, University of Florida and Bar Ilan University have been working together on the USDA funded grant “Investigating the genetic basis of downy mildew and bacterial leaf spot resistance in basil (Ocimum spp.) using advanced genomic techniques”. Our researcher and collaborators will be meeting Tuesday, August 26, 2025 on […]
Continue reading...August 14, 2025 Andy Wyenandt
Public Update on Research Progress with Sweet Basil to Strengthen Disease Resistance & Develop New Varieties Meeting Growers and Consumer Needs
Fruit IPM Report August 12, 2025
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/2 in southern counties, and on 4/17 in northern counties. The third generation timings are over in all regions. Additional treatments should be made if trap captures are over 6 moths per trap. Insecticide Type County/Region Degree Days by 8/11 base 45 Conventional […]
Continue reading...August 11, 2025 Hemant Gohil and Daniel Ward
Early August Peach Varieties for New Jersey – New and Standard
August is National Peach Month! No wonder many high-quality peach varieties are ripening during this month. Understanding these varieties’ tree and fruit characteristics in New Jersey conditions can help make planting, replanting, and harvest-related decisions. Table 1 describes the physical and chemical properties of some new and standard, early August peach varieties evaluated at RAREC […]
Continue reading...August 10, 2025 Hemant Gohil and Daniel Ward
Early August Nectarine Varieties for New Jersey – Summer Beaut, Sunglo, and Flavortop.
Summer Beaut – A medium to medium-large, ovate, 90-100% scarlet-red over yellow ground color, yellow-fleshed, semi-freestone, nectarine ripening from July 29-Aug 1. The flesh is firm with a good acidic flavor. The tree is moderately vigorous, moderately productive, and seems to fruit more heavily when planted near another variety. It has medium susceptibility to bacterial […]
Continue reading...August 8, 2025 Amanda Quadrel and Maria Cramer
Veg IPM Update 8/8/25
Greetings from the Veg IPM team! Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth captures are staying steady with 4-day spray intervals in most of the south and some 5- and 6-day intervals in the north (see map). When temperatures are high (>85 degrees F), shorten the spray interval by one day. Rotation is important for avoiding […]
Continue reading...Traceability Rule (Section 204) in the Food Safety Modernization Act Delayed
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed extending the deadline for the traceability rule (Section 204) under the Food Safety Modernization Act until July 2028. The rule was to go into effect in 2026, but FDA is allowing more time for the industry to comply based on the complexity of the rule. FDA will […]
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