University Information Bank

This section of the site contains an index of articles, links and information related to controlling weeds, insects and disease in agricultural crops. The Info Bank spotlights corn and soybeans at this time and will soon be expanded to include all major crops.

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  • CA citrus industry braces for impact of Asian citrus psyllid 10/08/2008
    California’s $1.3 billion commercial citrus industry is bracing for what could be a massive threat to the future of the state’s 290,000 acres of citrus trees which grow about 85 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Read more on the threat from this Western Farm Press article.

    Site Provided By: Western Farm Press


  • Downy mildew can be problematice on fall cole crops 10/08/2008
    Downy mildew can be a problem in fall cole crops (cabbage, collards, broccoli, cauliflower and kale). Infection begins as irregular yellow spots on leaves which later turn brown. A white fluffy growth develops on the underside of leaves during cool moist weather. When the disease first appears apply a fungicide every 7 to 10 days. Azoxystrobin (Quadris), Bravo, Cabrio, Maneb, Ridomil Gold Bravo, Actigard and Aliette are labeled. For more information on control please see the 2008 New Jersey Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations.

    Site Provided By: Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension


  • Fall armyworms actively feeding on corn 10/08/2008
    Fall armyworms (FAW) are actively feeding on corn throughout the state. FAW is capable of causing significant injury to sweet corn plants and will feed on all stages, including seedlings. Read more on its damage and control from page 4 of the Plant & Pest Advisory.

    Site Provided By: Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension


  • Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of watermelon vine decline in FL 10/08/2008
    FDACS Plant Pathology circular 407, which details squash vein yellowing
    virus, which causes watermelon vine decline is now available online. Read the full report by following the link below.


    Site Provided By: Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services


  • ECB catches very low across NJ 10/08/2008
    Page 4 of the Plant & Pest Advisory reports that European corn borer (ECB) adult catches are very low in most areas except in parts of Cumberland and Salem counties. For any remaining whorl stage sweet corn, consider treating for ECB when 12% or more plants show signs of the “shot-hole” type feeding on newer leaves. Read more on ECB and corn earworm treatments from this full report at the link below.

    Site Provided By: Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension