Hi all, Now that we are in the dogdays of summer, fields look lush and harvest season is fully underway. That lushness, however, also provides potential for the buildup of diseases and pests that can easily hop from farm to farm throughout the region. One of the concerning updates in the region are reports of …
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VVBGA Pest and Scouting Report (7/16/25)
Hi all, High temperatures continue to put a lot of stress on plants, leading to symptoms that can take many forms and may be mistaken for diseases. When contacting the diagnostic clinic, be sure to include observations about where and how the issue appears across your planting. This information will help their team more accurately …
VVBGA Pest and Scouting Report (7/9/25)
Hi all, Our scout team was on a bit of a break last week, so this report is coming together with a bit of a gap from our last report. With July upon us, the heat is welcome, but too much of a good thing can become a problem, and this heat is no exception. …
Hi all, I hope things are going well out in the fields as the temperatures begin to really heat up over the next week or so. With high temps come faster generations and more insect outbreaks. We have some new discoveries this past week of some important pests that are just beginning to …
VVBGA Pest and Scouting Report (6/9/25)
Hi all, Generally, around this time in season, we start to see the usual suspects showing up, and in some cases, thriving in the fields. This year seems to be a bit slower overall, but in warmer areas like the Burlington region, sightings are definitely picking up. After a few weeks with relatively few Spinach/Beet …
VVBGA Pest and Scouting Report (6/1/25)
Hi all, The rainy and cool weather continues to dominate throughout the region and has shaped pest populations here in Vermont. Many pests are persisting that, in previous years, may have waned in their damage, while others seem to be arriving later than usual. Some of the more persistent pests this season are the root …
VVBGA Pest Scouting Report (5/24/25)
Hi all, We’re back… With UVM graduation behind us, our scouting and monitoring team is out setting up traps and scouting the crops that are out on our scouting farms. This season, we’re focusing on farms across three counties (Chittenden, Addison, and Washington) to give us a more representative sample of the region. This scouting …
VVBGA Scouting Report (8/14/24)
Hi all, As harvest season ramps up, we’re observing a decrease in insect pressure on the primary crops we’ve been monitoring. However, there are some important signals to watch for in the coming weeks that could be crucial for managing potential pest outbreaks. We found the first sign of Basil Downy Mildew on a susceptible …
VVBGA Scouting Report (7/30/24)
Hi all, Another week of hot and humid conditions has led to continued high pest pressure within the region. Not to mention that mosquito populations are at their peak of the season (we hope). We are seeing most of the usual (insect) suspects these days, so it is more a game of managing impacts rather …
VVBGA Scouting Report (7/22/24)
Hi all, First off, our team would like to express our support for the farming community during this challenging time. It’s disheartening to find ourselves conveying similar sentiments year after year, but here we are doing exactly that. If there’s any way we can assist with your recovery efforts, please don’t hesitate to reach out. …