Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) has begun to appear in coastal areas. We have low level infestations of this pest in whorl stage sweet corn in Monmouth County, and reports of early populations in Cape May, where FAW was a significant problem last season. This pest is capable of significant injury to sweet corn plants, […]
Continue reading...Asparagus growers should consider scouting their fields regularly during the summer months for foliar disease development. Important pathogens that growers need to scout for on a regular basis include Purple spot, Cercospora, and Rust.
Continue reading...One of the most frequent calls over the past few years has been, “I want to start a farm/business/value-added product (etc.).” That is usually followed up with, “What grants/funding sources are available?” After rattling off a list of a few common sources of funding for new farmers there’s an added caveat that I don’t know […]
Continue reading...Cercospora leaf spot (CLS), caused by Cercospora beticola, is an important and emerging disease in beet and swiss chard production in New Jersey. Efforts to control this disease has become more difficult in the past few years in some areas of southern New Jersey.
Continue reading...Where: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), 121 Northville Rd., Bridgeton, NJ 08302 When: Wednesday August 16, 2023, 5 PM until dark, refreshments and ice cream will be served This year’s twilight meeting at RAREC will showcase new agricultural technologies for stakeholders in the state. We will showcase the newly installed agrivoltaics system established at RAREC […]
Continue reading...Anthracnose and Alternaria leaf blight can become problematic in cucurbit crops during long periods of wet, humid weather. Both can cause significant losses if not controlled properly. With the production season in full swing, now is a good time to review a few of these important diseases.
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