By Heather Cooper •
Plant & Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt Southern blight is much more common in vegetable areas south of the state where summer temperatures remain hotter (above 90°F) for longer periods of time. Like white mold, it can survive in the soil for many years. Symptoms of Southern blight include infection at the base of the […]
By Heather Cooper •
Plant & Pest Advisory- May 20, 2024- Kate Brown The chart below from OSHA outlines symptoms and signs that may indicate heat stress. Notethat common signs and symptoms include muscle pain, weakness or fatigue, dizziness, heavysweating, and rapid heart rate. Employers and workers should become aware of symptoms related to heat stress and heat illness.In […]
By Heather Cooper •
Hemant Gohil and Daniel Ward – May 16, 2025 – Plant and Pest Advisory New Jersey’s high deer population significantly threatens vineyards, particularly those near wooded areas. Deer are a pest, especially on young vines and in the early growing season when food sources arescarce, and tender shoots are emerging. If the vineyard is close […]
By Heather Cooper •
Plant & Pest Advisory – May 27, 2025 – Andy Wyenandt Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in greenhouse grown sweet basil in centralNew Jersey. This is the first confirmed report of BDM in the state and region thisgrowing season. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouseson a daily basis. For […]
By Heather Cooper •
The SADC recently published the Next Gen Program report based onextensive outreach to and feedback from the agricultural community. The report summarizes the challenges faced by the next generation of farmers andfarm businesses, and it provides recommendations for addressing the challenges,filling gaps in programming, and enhancing support. The recommendations areintended to help create a strategic […]
By Heather Cooper •
The formula is now active! Farmland owners who have been in the process of preservingtheir farms and waiting for the formula offer can now anticipate moving forward.SADC staff will coordinate all necessary updates to prior agreements, survey,title, and other documents in preparation for closing! For interested landowners, the SADC has issued a new Guide & […]
By Heather Cooper •
The Plant & Pest Advisory provides seasonal updates focusing on insects, diseases, and weeds of importance to NJ Commercial Growers. Subscribe by Email or RSShttps://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/contact-information/rss-2/ Production and Pesticide Recommendations on this site are forcommercial operators and are NOT for home gardener use. Find home gardening information at the NJAES Home, Lawn, and Garden website or […]
By Heather Cooper •
Gabi Grunstein – Gabor.Grunstein@usda.gov – April 21, 2025 This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producersrecovering from natural disasters through emergency loans (https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/emergency-farm-loans?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery). Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items […]
By Heather Cooper •
Several New Jersey Counties have been declared as either primary or contiguous disaster areas using the Secretarial Disaster Designation process. Under this designation, if you have operations in any primary or contiguous county, you are eligible to apply for low interest Emergency Loans. Visit https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/new-jersey to see all current New Jersey Disaster Designations. Emergency loans […]
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Tess Stahl – April 8, 2025 – Plant and Pest Advisory As HPAI continues to spread across the United States, poultry owners are urged to review theirbiosecurity practices and remain on alert for clinical signs of HPAI in their flock. Multi-speciesoperations, particularly those with both poultry and ruminants on-site, are encouraged to mitigate areas in […]
By Heather Cooper •
The Rutgers Food Innovation Center (FIC) invites you to a complimentary virtual event designed specifically for established and emerging food companies navigating today’s dynamic food landscape. Food Business Basics – Monday, May 12, 2025 – 9:00am – 1:30pmLocation: Virtual – Registration Fee: Complimentary, $0.00 Register at: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=94761 This virtual half-day program provides expert guidance from […]
By Heather Cooper •
Student must be a Cumberland County resident pursuing a degree inProduction Agriculture/Horticulture, Agricultural Education, Agronomy or related field. The purpose of this $2,000 scholarship is designed to support thegeneral welfare of agriculture in Cumberland County. Through this program the board wishes to encourage the scientific study of agriculture and promote as a useful, profitable, and […]
By Heather Cooper •
In New Jersey, all licensed pesticide applicators who store pesticides are required per N.J.A.C.7:30-9.5 to maintain a list of the pesticides stored or likely to be stored during the license year. Astorage inventory should be kept separate from the actual storage area. See attached for a templateform that meets the requirements for a single storage […]
By Heather Cooper •
We welcome Raman on April 1, 2025 to Salem County Cooperative Extension. In his role as CountyExtension Agent in Commercial Agricultural Production for Salem County, Raman will provide leadership in assessing local agricultural needs and implementing relevant educational programming and research in commercial agronomic crop production. Raman comes to us from USDA–Agricultural Research Service in […]
By Heather Cooper •
Maria Cramer, PhD joined Rutgers Cooperative Extension on Monday, March 24 as the SeniorProgram Coordinator for the Vegetable IPM program, supporting central and southern Jerseygrowers. Maria will be stationed in the Monmouth County Office of RCE in Freehold, NJ. Her email ismc3196@njaes.rutgers.edu. Dr. Cramer has extensive education and experience in IPM – rearing and identifying […]