The presence of Corn Tar Spot (Phyllachora maydis) has been confirmed in New Jersey. Laboratory examination of a corn sample from New Jersey revealed the presence of tar spot. Tar spot is a foliar disease of corn that commonly occurs throughout Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The disease was identified in the […]
Spring is a busy time on the farm requiring many different tasks be completed in a short time frame; one of the tasks that can easily be overlooked is scouting small grain fields. As we prepare for the first application of nitrogen remember this is a perfect time to scout for foliar diseases like powdery […]
While driving across the County, I have begun to see soybean fields with two-spotted spider mites. This is not surprising, given the hot and dry weather we have been experiencing. It is most common to experience problems with spider mites during drought periods. Under high temperatures and dry conditions, spider mite infestations can increase rapidly […]
Penn State’s Black Cutworm Monitoring Network has detected “significant flights” of moths in Lancaster County and Lebanon County. Other areas of Penn State’s monitoring network have encountered few moths. This should serve as a reminder to watch corn fields. It is a sporadic pest because it is primarily migratory with few individuals surviving the winter […]
Given current high fertilizer prices, producers are looking for ways to reduce fertilizer input costs wherever possible. It is now very critical to make sure you are receiving the maximum return possible for your fertilizer investment. Those of us in extension have been receiving many questions regarding fertilizer use strategies for many crops, particularly those […]
FCHS Asks: RU Ready to Preserve Food at Home?
Between April 15th to June 10th, New Jersey Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) will be getting you ready to preserve your fresh produce and other foods with 8 free webinars on home food preservation. Hosted by experts from across New Jersey, each week will discuss different topics exploring step-by-step instructions, equipment, and best practices. “Preserving produce is […]
The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard requires that many genetically modified foods be labeled. The law was passed in 2016, and disclosure is required by 2022. This webinar will discuss which foods will be labeled and how.Presenter: Care Cuite, PhD, Assistant Extension Specialist, Department of Human Ecology Labeling Genetically Modified Foods registration link
Master Food Preserver Volunteers, Courtney Murray (left) and Kimberly Leftwich (right) display food preservation tools, equipment and educational material at a health fair.
