May 2022 | Volume 13, Issue 2
Strategies for Effective Management of Botrytis and Anthracnose Fruit Rot in Strawberries
Dr. Mengjun Hu, Univ. of Maryland, and Kathy Demchak, Penn State Extension
Managing gray mold (Botrytis) on strawberries is increasingly challenging because of fungicide resistance development, plus a new Botrytis species that is less susceptible to fungicides is becoming common in the mid-Atlantic region. Resistance to...Read more
Who has been in my strawberries? Slugs and sap beetles, two common pests
Sankara Ganesh, Maria Cramer, and Kelly Hamby, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland, College Park
The cool, wet spring weather we have been experiencing favors slugs, so be on the lookout for slug damage. Slug damage may easily be confused for sap beetle feeding, but management of these pests is very different, so it...Read more
Jerry Brust, University of Maryland Extension, IPM Vegetable Specialist
Over the years I have seen dark spots on the foliage of strawberry plants like the ones in figs. 1 and 2. These spots can look pretty bad at times and are...Read more
Two spotted spider mites and cyclamen mites found in strawberries
Jerry Brust, University of Maryland Extension, IPM Vegetable Specialist
With the cooler weather we have had of late I was surprised to find low levels of mites in strawberry fields, with a few hot spots of mites in some...Read more
Cold Effects on Early Transplanted Vegetables
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist
Note: This article first appearing on UD Weekly Crop updates 5/6/2022. (https://sites.udel.edu/weeklycropupdate)
The frost we had lover the last few weeks should remind growers that as you try to get a jump on the growing season, cold weather...Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the United States since 1949. It is a month dedicated to the awareness and impact mental health can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities.
The University of Maryland Extension Farm Stress Management Team was created to work with farmers, farm families and the agricultural industry to provide education and outreach on topics related to mental and physical wellness. The program's goals are to raise awareness, provide training, and build resources. With the support from a North East SARE grant and a partnership with USDA NIFA and Maryland Department of Agriculture the team has expanded activities and resources.
Information and resource lists in the areas of stress management, financial wellness, and legal issues at www.go.umd.edu/farmfamily
FREE Produce Safety Rule Compliance Resources
The Maryland Food Safety Network wants to send you customized resources to help you implement the Produce Safety Rule on your farm. Please complete our Google form and let us know what you need to stay in compliance.
Questions? Contact Sarah Everhart at everhart@law.umaryland.edu or (410) 458-2475
Vegetable & Fruit News, May 2022, Volume 13, Issue 2 (pdf)
Vegetable & Fruit News is a research-based publication for the commercial vegetable and fruit industry available electronically from April through October. Published by the University of Maryland Extension Agriculture and Food Systems team.
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