The Root Knot Nematode does show up from time to time in vegetable production in New Jersey. Fortunately, for New Jersey, the distribution and damage done by the Root Knot Nematode is no where near the levels seen in regions further south of the state. There are two species involved, the Northern Root Rot Nematode […]
Continue reading...July 19, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 7/19/23
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...July 19, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Preparing for important fungal diseases in Asparagus during the summer.
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 […]
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