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 […]
Continue reading...June 2, 2023 Megan Muehlbauer
North Jersey Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting II
North Jersey Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting II June 7, 2023 4:45 PM – 7:30 PM Terhune Orchards* 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ 08540 *Park in the main lot and meet in the Winery Tasting Room 4:45 PM Registration/ Light Dinner at the Terhune Orchards Tasting Room The meeting will commence as a […]
Continue reading...June 1, 2023 Michael Westendorf
Getting a Grip on the FDA Antibiotic Rule
(Editor’s note: This article is taken from the June 1st, New Jersey Farmer Animal Science Update column. It is co-authored by Michael L Westendorf PhD, Rutgers University; Jon E Higgins VMD Acorn Farmvets LLC; and Dan Wunderlich, New Jersey Department of Agriculture). You may have heard and are seeking more information about upcoming changes in […]
Continue reading...May 31, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 5/30/23
Sweet Corn Due to continued cold night temperatures, European corn borer (ECB) moth captures have been extremely low in northern and central county light traps. Thus far this flight has been weak, and no feeding has been detected on whorl and pre-tassel stage sweet corn as far south as northern Burlington County. An increase in […]
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