Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn Low numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths remain active in areas where blacklight traps are operating in the northern and central counties, although feeding in whorl and pre-tassel stage corn is low and sporadic in occurrence. The highest feeding levels are in southern Hunterdon and Monmouth counties. ECB injury around 20% […]
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Incorporate food safety into your hydroponics setup and worker training. August, 17, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Free! Register online You will get the link to sign on or call in a few days before the event. Hydroponic growers use a variety of methods to grow, harvest, and pack produce. This webinar will focus on […]
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Azalea Lace Bugs (802-1029 GDD = 3rd generation): The third generation of this pest will be in full swing for much of NJ by the end of the month. Look for the presence of nymphs (spiny, black), adults (larger, lacy wings), fecal spots (brown, shiny spots) on the underside of leaves, and stippling (feeding damage from […]
Continue reading...Peach: Bacterial Spot: Fruit symptoms from have begun to appear in southern counties. So far fruit symptoms are very low and only in highly susceptible varieties. One of the few benefits of a spring dry spell is lower disease incidence. Peaches are at or past pit hardening and fruit now has some resistance to bacterial […]
Continue reading...Sweet Corn Low numbers of European corn borer (ECB) moths continue to be captured in a few of the remaining blacklight traps in the northern and central counties, although feeding in whorl and pre-tassel stage corn is low and sporadic in occurrence. The highest feeding levels are in southern Hunterdon County. ECB injury over […]
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In this edition: Insects: MORE Scale crawlers emerging Borers Beetles Diseases: Oomycete root diseases (Phytophthora, Pythium, Phytopythium) Leaf spots / foliage diseases Boxwood Blight – reminder Virus observations Nutrient Management Managing Soluble Salts by monitoring EC Plant Tissue analysis Plant Spotlight: American Holly (Ilex opaca) Cumberland Nursery / NJNLA – Twilight: tonight (6/15) for NURSERYMEN […]
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