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
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
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
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
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
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
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 […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Centerton Nursery, 345 Woodruff Rd., Upper Deerfield (Bridgeton) is hosting an aerial spraying demonstration on June 8th at 9:00 AM. Accurate Ag Spraying from Smithsburg, Maryland will be demonstrating the DJI T40 Spray Drone and a RTK positioning system to be able to spray around steel high tunnels and greenhouses. They will also be available […]
Michelle Pedano, USDA – NRCS
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is extending the sign-up date for the previously announced Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Applications now received by June 15, 2023 will be eligible for FY23 funding. These funds will provide direct climate mitigation […]
Justin Morris, Regenerative Grazing Specialist, National Center for Appropriate Technology
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Have you ever wondered how to make a digital map that can show the existing and planned infrastructure for virtually any piece of land in the world? Have you wondered how you can measure the area of a particular field or the length of a proposed fence or pipeline? Have you wondered what the elevation […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
Organic Market Development Grants Program Through the new Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will issue up to $75 million in competitive grants. Eligible entities include business entities who produce or handle organic foods, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, and state and local government entities to fund projects designed to expand […]
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
The following new fact sheet is now available on NJAES publications: FS1342 Site Selection Considerations for New and Expanding Farms (Rutgers NJAES)Errickson, W., Hlubik, W., Pearsall, B. and Errickson, L. Find it online at njaes.rutgers.edu/fs1342/
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 […]
Denise Liptak, NJ Department of Agriculture
By Salvatore Mangiafico •
The NJ Division of Food and Nutrition is looking to offer their sponsors a resource list of farmers that are focused on “small, and socially disadvantaged” so they may purchase directly from you! If you choose to share your contact information with their grantees/ vendors (upon their request), you will have the opportunity to be […]