Peach: Bacterial Spot: Fruit symptoms from this set of infections 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 dry spring dry spell is lower disease incidence. Peaches are close to pit hardening and at that point […]
Continue reading...June 8, 2023 Michelle Infante-Casella
Magnesium Deficiency in Tomato and the Relationship with other Important Nutrients
How can growers prevent nutrient deficiencies in crops? Soil testing and tissue testing for fertility management of vegetable crops is key to having the correct levels of nutrients to have a high yielding, high quality crop to harvest and market. Soil testing is best done in fall so that pH levels can be adjusted with […]
Continue reading...June 8, 2023 Hemant Gohil
2023 Spotted Lanternfly Tracking Survey
Rutgers NJAES Wine Grape Extension, in association with Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team, is calling on those who own, operate, or manage a farm or vineyard in the New Jersey region to participate in a survey that aims to track the spread and severity of nymph and adult spotted lanternfly populations during the […]
Continue reading...June 7, 2023 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 6/07/23
Sweet Corn Warmer evening temperatures have resulted in modest increases in European corn borer (ECB) moth catches in blacklight traps in the northern and central counties. Whorl corn is the primary target for egg laying, and injury over the 12% threshold has been found in Hunterdon County this week. It is likely that there are […]
Continue reading...June 2, 2023 Dave Schmitt and Kaitlin Quinn
Tree Fruit IPM Report for 6/3/2023
Peach: Bacterial Spot: Generally we recommend starting at 0.5 ozs metallic copper and gradually lowering the rate as the season progresses. The rate applied will depend on the formulation. Dr. Lalancette published a chart listing common copper formulations and rates for peach and nectarine applications. Avoid combining copper with captan especially if it has been […]
Continue reading...June 2, 2023 Steven K. Rettke
Landscape Pest Notes for Early June 2023
Boxwood Spider Mite: (GDD =450-700) (PPI = Kousa Dogwood; Cranberry Bush) This spider mite, which attacks all boxwoods, is neither a true cool nor warm season mite species. It is usually most active with intermediate temperatures during late spring & early summer. The adult is yellow-tan in color with long legs. When the boxwood mites […]
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