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Overview

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture inspects and surveys areas surrounding ports of entry to detect the introduction of foreign and domestic pests before they become a significant threat to the state's agricultural industry. These surveys, conducted by the Department's Division of Plant Industry, also detect and monitor the abundance and distribution of indigenous plant pests of economic importance. By documenting the presence, absence, or distribution in New Jersey of important plant pests, the Division enables farmers and plant growers to sell and transport plant materials to other states and foreign countries. Very often, other states or foreign countries require such surveys as a condition of certification that New Jersey grown plants and plant products are free of significant plant pests.

Vegetable transplants shipped into New Jersey from other states are inspected by the Division to prevent the movement into New Jersey of diseased or infested vegetable plants. All vegetable plants shipped into New Jersey must be certified to have been grown under an official certification program of the state of origin, or to have been inspected and certified to be apparently free of injurious insects, nematodes and plant diseases on the basis of an inspection conducted no more than three days prior to their removal from the soil. Each crate, basket or other container coming into New Jersey must contain an official certificate documenting the inspection or certification program.

 
soybean rust photo
photo: Reid Frederick, USDA ARS, www.ipmimages.org <http://www.ipmimages.org>

Asian soybean rust, Phakopsora pachyrhizi, is a serious disease causing crop losses in other parts of the world. Recent introductions of Soybean rust in other parts of the world show a rapid spread causing severe damage in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Paraguay, and Brazil. Soybean rust is primarily spread by wind-borne spores transported over long distances. Once pod set begins on soybean, infection can spread rapidly to the middle and upper leaves of the plant. Yield losses have been reported from 10 to 80 percent.
Soybeans in New Jersey: In 2003, New Jersey farmers harvested 88,000 acres of soybeans yielding 2.99 million bushels. Cash receipts totalled $16,071,000.

Prevention: The key to managing soybean rust is preventing it. Yield losses from soybean rust can be managed with the proper use of fungicides. Fungicides currently available for soybean rust control include: The fungicides azoxystrobin (Quadris ®), boscalid (Pristine ®), chlorothalonil (Bravo Weather Stik ®, Echo 720 ®, Echo 90DF ®, EQUUS 720 SST ®, EQUUS DF ®) and pyraclostrobin (Headline ®).

Additionally, growers in New Jersey may treat soybeans with the following fungicides under a soybean rust section 18 emergency exemption: propiconazole (Tilt ®, Propimax EC ®, Bumper ®), myclobutanil (Laredo EC ®, Laredo EW ®); tebuconazole ( Domark 230 ME ®, Folicur 3.6F ®, Orius 3.6F ®); azoxystrobin & propiconazole (Quilt ®); propiconazole + trifloxystrobin (Stratego ®); and propiconazole + tebuconazole (Headline SBR ®).

Growers may apply a maximum of three applications of approved section 18 products collectively under the soybean rust section 18 exemption; however, no more than two applications may be made with any given active ingredient. Growers should follow label directions and Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension recommendations on the use and proper timing of fungicide applications. For more information, contact your county Extension office:
www.rcre.rutgers.edu/county/

 
 
 photo: Reid Frederick, USDA ARS,  www.ipmimages.org <http://www.ipmimages.org>

Rutgers Extension Soybean Rust Page
www.rcre.rutgers.edu/soybeanrust/


Crop Insurance Information:

Garden State Crop Insurance Education Initiative Press Release:
As Asian Soybean Rust Problem Mounts Nationally, Growers Should Think About Increasing Crop Protection

Garden State Crop Insurance Education Initiative:

http://salem.rutgers.edu/cropinsurance/


Soybean Rust, Crop Insurance and You brochure:
www2.rma.usda.gov/news/soybeanrust/407soybeanbrochuresmall.pdf

USDA Risk Management Agency Soybean Rust page:
www2.rma.usda.gov/news/soybeanrust


Fungicide Links:

EPA's Soybean Rust Fungicide List:
www.epa.gov/oppfead1/cb/csb_page/updates/soybean_rust.htm

Fungicides, Herbicides and Soybean Rust: Do they mix?
www.btny.purdue.edu/weedscience/2004/articles/herbfungmix04.pdf

Using Foliar Fungicides to Manage Soybean Rust:
www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/SoyRust/index.htm


Other Helpful Links:


Soybean Rust Guide:
www.unitedsoybean.org/soybeanrustguide.pdf

North American Plant Disease Forecast Center:
www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/soybeanrust/index.php

Northeast Plant Diagnostic Network

http://www.nepdn.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=2&tabid=26

Northeast Integrated Pest Management Center:
http://northeastipm.org/

 

Overview

To protect the agricultural industries of the state, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry has adopted the following quarantines which regulate the movement of plant material, and plant or plant-related pests into or within the state.

White Pine Blister Rust Quarantine

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture has determined that white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola, Fischer) is a dangerous plant disease and is a nuisance.

In order to prevent the spread of white pine blister rust (Cronartium ribicola, Fisher) in the State of New Jersey, the distribution and movement of the plant material is regulated as follows:

1. Five-needled pines (Pinus sp.), except such pines visibly infected with white pine blister rust, may be moved into or within New Jersey.

2. The possession or movement of plant cultivars and hybrids of European Black

Currant (Ribes nigrum L.) into or within New Jersey is only allowed under special permit issued by the Department.

3. The possession or movement of red currant and gooseberry plants (Ribes sp. and Grossularia sp.) is allowed into or within New Jersey except the following municipalities, constituting a protective area: Montague, Sandyston, Walpack and Vernon Townships in Sussex County; West Milford, Ringwood Borough and Wanaque Township in Passaic County, and Jefferson Township in Morris County.

4. Currant plants and gooseberry plants other than the European Black Currant (Ribes nigrum L.) may be moved into and within all other points in New Jersey by complying with the general requirements of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture for the movement of nursery stock (N.J.S.A. 4:7-16 et seq.).

Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis)

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture has determined that the Golden Nematode (Globodera rostochiensis) is present in the state of New York and in Canada, and is not known to be present in New Jersey. This pest, therefore, constitutes a serious threat to agriculture in New Jersey.

No soil, including sod and sand, shall be moved from any area known to be infested with Golden Nematode into the State of New Jersey, except when fumigated by an approved method and certified as such.

Material entering New Jersey in violation of this order shall be confiscated.

Ceriferus (or Japanese) Wax Scale (Ceroplastes ceriferus, F.)

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture has determined that the Ceriferus (or Japanese) wax scale (Ceroplastes ceriferus, F.) is a dangerously injurious insect and constitutes a menace to the trees and shrubs of the State of New Jersey. This scale is not native to New Jersey. The harboring or importation of the Ceriferus (or Japanese) wax scale is prohibited. Any building, product, or means of conveyance, which in the determination of the Department of Agriculture, presents a risk of the spread of this scale will be subject to the measures of control allowed by New Jersey Statutes.

Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Ceratitus capitata)

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture has determined that the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitus capitata) is a dangerously injurious insect and constitutes a menace to the fruits and vegetables of the State of New Jersey. The Mediterranean fruit fly is not native to New Jersey. The harboring or importation of the Mediterranean fruit fly is prohibited. Any building, product, or means of conveyance which in the determination of the Department of Agriculture, presents a risk of the spread of the Mediterranean fruit fly will be subject to the measures of control allowed by New Jersey Statutes.

Africanized Honey Bee (Apis mellifera scutellata)

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture has determined that the Africanized honey bee (Apis mellifera scutellata) is a dangerously injurious insect and constitutes a menace to the practice of apiculture in the State of New Jersey. The Africanized honey bee is not native to New Jersey. The keeping or importation of the Africanized honey bee in any stage of development is prohibited, including:

  • honey bees with characteristics identifiable with the subspecies (Apis mellifera scutellata), regardless of the purity of the genetic strains of the bees,
  • fresh or frozen bee sperm,
  • equipment,
  • shipping and storage containers that have been used in an apiary,
  • unprocessed comb,
  • vehicles that have been used to carry regulated articles, other than fresh or frozen bee sperm, is prohibited,
  • any other product, or means of conveyance, which in the determination of the Department of Agriculture, presents a risk of the spread of the Africanized honey bee.

Khapra Beetle (Torgoderma granarium, Everts)

The New Jersey State Board of Agriculture has determined that the Khapra Beetle (Torgoderma granarium) is a dangerously injurious insect and constitutes a menace to the food and grain stocks of the State of New Jersey. The Khapra Beetle is not native to New Jersey. The harboring or importation of the Khapra Beetle is prohibited. Any building, product, or means of conveyance which in the determination of the Department of Agriculture, presents a risk of the spread of the Khapra Beetle will be subject to the measures of control allowed by New Jersey Statutes.

General Requirements on Movement of Nursery Stock