Hi all, We are in the thick of the growing season, and so many plants have gotten to the point where they can tolerate quite a bit of insect pest pressure. Though, with the consistent precipitation, we are seeing a lot of leaf diseases. We also are expecting a change in weather with some cooler …
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VVBGA Scouting Report 7/20/23
Hi all, With the consistent high humidity and continuous rains, we are seeing a lot of white mold and other diseases popping up in the region (e.g. cucurbit downy mildew, angular leaf spot, etc). This week we’ve received reports of basil downy mildew (BDM) showing up on a couple of farms in Vermont. BDM can …
VVBGA Scouting Report (7/13/23)
Hi all, First off, our entire team is sending out lots of love and care to the farming community during this time. If there is any way that we can support your recovery efforts, please reach out. We have an energetic supply of people power that we can mobilize relatively quickly. This week’s scouting report …
Scouting Report 6/28/23
Hi all, As plants in the field are growing to sizes large enough to tolerate high pest pressures, we are seeing some pest populations peaking within some crops. The larger plants combined with the wet weather is also a recipe for disease outbreaks over the coming weeks. We’ll surely be reporting on some of the …
VVBGA Scouting Report (6/15/23)
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 …
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 …