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...July 18, 2023 Rick VanVranken
Farm Credit East Report on Grants & Incentives Available for Northeast Agriculture Businesses
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...July 18, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Cercospora leaf spot in beet crops in 2023
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...July 17, 2023 Wes Kline
Agri-Technology and Vegetable Research Twilight Meeting
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...July 17, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Controlling Anthracnose and Alternaria Leaf Blights in Cucurbit Crops
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.
Continue reading...July 16, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Important resources for cucurbit disease control in 2023
The cucurbit growing season is well under way in New Jersey and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region. Below are links to useful resources for the identification and management of important cucurbit diseases. Diagnosing important diseases in cucurbit crops Cucurbit Powdery and Downy Mildew: A Tale of Two Pathogens The downy mildew forecasting website Preparing […]
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