Palmer amaranth is a formidable weed from the Southwest that’s gaining ground in New Jersey soybean fields (Photo 1). The challenge in managing palmer amaranth is the plant’s ability to develop resistance to herbicides; populations across the United States have developed resistance to eight herbicide groups (i.e. modes of action) with individual populations commonly resistant […]
Desperately Seeking Pesticide Credits?
If your pesticide applicators license expires on October 31, 2021, there are only a few days left to earn the continuing education units (CEUs) you need to maintain your license. Information on how to check the status of your license and CEUs is included at the bottom of this post. Be aware that 100% of […]
You’ve Been Drafted: Scout Your Fields for Fall Armyworm
Entomologists throughout the region have sounded the alarm – the fall armyworm population has reached outbreak level this year. Severe damage was reported in New York where armyworm larvae defoliated 50-acres of alfalfa, seemingly overnight. Significant damage to lawns and managed turfgrass has been observed in neighboring states. Fall armyworm is a caterpillar pest of […]
2022 Census of Ag on the Horizon – Every Farm Counts!
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the next Census of Agriculture in 2022. Why participate? The Census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial data on land use, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures of U.S. agriculture. Statistics from these data demonstrate the value of agriculture in this country and […]
Preventative Steps to Limit Incidence of Soil-Borne Diseases of Pumpkin in 2022 and Beyond
Greater incidence of Phytophthora fruit rot as a result of this year’s extreme rain events was pointed out in a recent publication of the weekly Vegetable IPM update found on the Plant and Pest Advisory. The minimum 3-4-year crop rotation schedule recommended to reduce incidence of Phytophthora and other soil-borne diseases of pumpkin like fusarium, […]
