By Salvatore Mangiafico •
September 2023 September 7Root Cause Analysis “What & Why”; Join Dr.Jennifer McEntire, of Food Safety Strategy, for a crashcourse in RCA with an emphasis on practical applications for industry. To register go tohttps://go.rutgers.edu/tefa2bdw September 25-27Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention Ritz Carlton Hotel Naples, FI; Find more info at https://www.ffva.com/page/convention September 26-29IPPS ER Annual […]
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Pesticide Credit Exams Virutal testing available.Sign-up, exam schedule, and find more information at pacer.rutgers.edu/ Cumberland County Agriculture Development Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.Meetings start at 7 p.m. Virtual Meetings information can be found on the Public Meeting Calendar on www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/ For more information call the Dept. of Planning, Tourism, […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Helena Chemical440 N. Main St.Woodstown, New Jersey Helena Chemical66 Route 206Hammonton, New Jersey Rutgers Fruit and OrnamentalResearch Extension Center283 Route 539Cream Ridge, NJ 08514-9634 Plastic Pesticide Container Processing Steps and Size Limits Items that Will Not Be Accepted and Will Be Returned to the Participant Non-Waxy CardboardHelena Chemical will also be accepting non-waxy cardboard 1 […]
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Rutgers University Center for Vector Biology offers services to identify ticks found in New Jersey by species and to test the tick for common diseases they carry. In order to use this service: The current list of tick disease testing:
Jeff Wolfe, New Jersey Department of Agriculture
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher announced May 15th the Department is now accepting applications for cost-share grants for the installation of deer fencing on unpreserved farms. Unpreserved farm owners or operators in New Jersey may receive up to 50 percent matching funds ($20,000 maximum, no more than $200 per acre) if their […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
The NYS Maple Producers’ Association is pleased to announce that the popular Mid-Winter Maple Classic conference will return in January 2024. The Syracuse Oncenter Convention Center is the new location for the conference, which combines a vendor trade show and a forum of workshops for maple producers. The conference will open at 5pm Friday January […]
Wesley Kline, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
A classic ATTRA publication has just been updated by author Mike Morris. The Irrigator’s Pocket Guide is a take-to-the-field guide that demystifies the art of irrigation management, explains everything you need to know about soil moisture and crop water use, and shows you how to optimize crop yields while conserving water, soil, and energy. The […]
Michelle Infante-Casella, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Source: plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/magnesium-deficiency-in-tomato How can growers prevent nutrient deficiencies in crops? Soil testing and tissue testing for fertility management of vegetable crops is key to having the correct levels of nutrients to have a high yielding, high quality crop to harvest and market. Soil testing is best done in fall so that pH levels can be […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
This fruit production guide is intended for the commercial grower. The proper choice of theherbicide, pesticide, and plant growth regulators is the individual fruit grower’s responsibility. Thisguide is intended to facilitate decision making. This guide is not a substitute for pesticide labeling. Available for $25 each. You can pick them up in our office, 291 […]
Beth Gugino, Pennsylvania State University Extension
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Downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber in Atlantic County, New Jersey, yesterday, June 13, 2023. This is the first report in the mid-Atlantic region this season, and about the same time frame it was reported on cucumber last year in NJ. It is important to regularly (almost daily) scout both cucumber and cantaloupe fields. There […]
New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association
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The initial list of regulated invasive plant species shall include: In addition to future exemptions pursuant to section 3b of this Act, the following list of cultivars and varieties of the above regulated species shall be exempted from regulation but shall require accompanying plant labelling and explanatory materials approved by NJDA: For more information, please […]
Timothy Waller, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
(June 15, 2023) Source: Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory Diseases on the radar Phytophthora, Pythium, Phytopythium root diseases Compounds used to control Oomycetes (Phytophthora, Pythium, Phytopythium) are called Oomycides and are fundamentally different than those used for fungal and bacterial diseases. Therefore, proper identification is required, as a plant with a fungal root rot (black […]
Steven K. Rettke, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
See link for pictures: plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/landscape-pest-notes-for-late-june-2023. Azalea Lace Bugs (802-1029 GDD = 3rd generation): The third generation of this pest will be in full swing for much of NJ by the end of the month. Look for the presence of nymphs (spiny, black), adults (larger, lacy wings), fecal spots (brown, shiny spots) on the underside of […]
Timothy Waller, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting with GDD50 – JULY 2023 Link to pdf document
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Life stages There is considerable overlap between the different life stages of SLF. Egg masses also take on multiple appearances, covered and non-covered should be removed any time they are observed. Eggs will have hatched by now, but this will aid in scrapping efforts later in the year. Where to look Favorite tender plants and […]