Hi all, Thanks to the cooler temps many pest populations have slowed down their growth rates, leading to a rather “normal” progression of pest outbreaks for this time of the year. However, the one thing we can bet on is that normal will surely change to “abnormal” at some point. The key notes from this …
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VVBGA Scouting Report 6/8/23
Hi all, What a difference a week makes. After the warm temperatures and dry conditions that ushered in the growing season, we are now experiencing much cooler, wetter and smokier conditions! Though the rains have provided us with much needed moisture, it comes with its own set of challenges, particularly related to pests and diseases. …
VVBGA Scouting Report 6/1/23
Hi all, Though it feels like July this week, I can assure you that it is barely June. The record high temps have really pushed some pest insects into overdrive. Populations of pests that are typically peaking in mid-June, are already exhibiting high pressure in various crops. It is important to remember, however, that things …
VVBGA Scouting Report (5/25/23)
Hi all, With last week’s cold snap and the frost that was experienced throughout the region, many growers have been focused on addressing frost damage. As mentioned by Vern a few days ago, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture is looking to collect data about the extent of crop loss or damage to obtain federal disaster …
Scouting and Monitoring Report (5/17/23)
Hi all, We’re back… While it seems strange to kick off the scouting and monitoring season with snowflakes falling throughout the region, it also seems completely normal (for Vermont). Farm and Garden Partners Before jumping into the notes from the field, we want to first acknowledge this season’s partner farms, as they will be providing …
Scouting Report (8/16/22)
Hi all, As we pass the halfway mark of August, many growers are already beginning to think about next year! For some, many of the pests that we’ve seen throughout the season have done their damage and are now just a part of this season’s history. That may be the case for most pests but …
Scouting Report (8/8/22)
Hi all, With the mini-heatwave over the weekend a few insect pests have spiked in the area. Most of these insects have been causing some damage but have really hit their stride over the last week. The ones that have been most notable on the farms over the last week have been onion thrips, …
Scouting Report (8/1/22)
Hi all, With the consistent heat over the last few weeks were seeing some continued pressure from the usual (pest) suspects within the region. Luckily the dry conditions in much of the state has reduced the incidence of some of the more common diseases at this point in the season. The lack of …
Scouting Report (7/25/22)
Hi all, With the hottest days of the summer upon us and the plethora of maturing crops within the landscape, we are well positioned to identify the dominant trends for the rest of the season. You may often hear growers say that it is a “bad year” for a particular pest. These periodic outbreaks are …
Scouting Report 7/18/22
Hi all, This week in addition to the typical cast of [inset pest] characters, we are starting to see an increase in disease incidence across the region. The distribution of disease has been variable throughout the state, owing to the scattered nature of rain and thunderstorms this season. Thanks to Ann Hazelrigg of the UVM …