By Heather Cooper •
Plant and Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt – September 13, 2024 Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has caused significant problems for some fresh-market tomato andpepper growers in New Jersey the past few growing seasons. Although not uncommon, economiclosses these past few years have been extensive on some farms. TSWV is vectored by various species of […]
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Registration is under way for the Southeast Strawberry Expo, slated for Nov. 12-14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The Expo will bedivided into different events held each day.A new grower workshop will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A farm […]
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The NJDA Wildlife Fencing Program makes cost-share funding available for the installation of wildlifefencing on unpreserved farms. Unpreserved farm owners, operators, or tenants in New Jersey mayreceive up to 50 percent matching funds ($50,000 maximum) if their application is approved. Theapplication form is available through a link below. More information about the program is availablethrough […]
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HAMILTON SQUARE, N.J., Sept. 17, 2024 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s(USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is now accepting FY2025applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), climate-smart practicesthrough EQIP funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Agricultural Management Assistance(AMA) program, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and ConservationIncentive […]
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Hands-on Produce Safety Workshop: Wednesday, October 2nd from 10 am-2 pmEST. This hands-on produce safety class at the Rutgers Specialty Crop Research andExtension Center 283 Route 539 Cream Ridge, NJ is for farm owners, farm employees,farm managers, and those thinking about starting a farm. The class is focused on thevarious actions that can be part […]
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Plant and Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt – August 26, 2024 There have been numerous reports of corn smut throughout the state of New Jersey the past few weeks. Corn smut (also called common smut), caused by Ustilago maydis, is found infecting corn throughoutmost of the world. In most years, corn smut is reported in […]
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Plant and Pest Advisory – Janine Spies – August 14, 2024 The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their proposed interim registrationreview decision for mancozeb in July 2024. The proposed changes include a cancellation of all uses ingrape (table, wine, juice, and raisin) along with other label changes to address spray drift and soil […]
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Plant and Pest Advisory – Andy Wyenandt – August 23, 2024 Neopestalotiopsis, a new disease on strawberry is back in the news. Please see the excellent articleby Dr. Phil Brannen from the University of Georgia August 21, 2024. Neopestalotiopsis fruit rot and leaf spot, caused by Neopestalotiopsis species, was first reportedto cause damage in strawberry […]
By Heather Cooper •
August 21, 2024 by Pat Hastings The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has mailed out pesticide license credit status to applicator, operator, and dealer mailing addresses of record. If you have not received your notice please review and follow the directions in the announcement “NJDEP Pesticide Licensing & Registrations – 2025 Pesticide License Renewal […]
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Farmers in the Northeast can apply for up to $30,000 in funding for sustainable agriculture projectsstarting in 2025. These projects can range from experiments to on-farm events and demonstrations orother educational activities. The projects can include funds for materials, labor and more. Approximately $850,000 has been allocated to fund projects. Awards of up to $30,000 […]
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Food Business Basics for Food Entrepreneurs Food Innovation Center at Rutgers is hosting a Food Business Basics session for early-stage entrepreneurs on Sept. 25, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Rutgers EcoComplex.Early bird registration through Sept. 12 is available at the link: https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu/coursedisplay.cfm?schID=93209.
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Thursday September 19th, 20244 pm until darkLocation: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC)121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 This year’s twilight meeting at RAREC will continue to showcase new agriculturaltechnologies for stakeholders in the state. We will showcase the newly operatingagrivoltaics system with specialty crops (fresh-market tomatoes, bell pepper, andeggplant) and soybeans growing […]
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Sal Mangiafico, agricultural agent, RCE of Salem and Cumberland counties, received a2024 Distinguished Service Award (for individuals with more than 10 years of Extensionservice) and Timothy Waller, agricultural agent, RCE of Cumberland County, received a2024 Achievement Award ((for individuals with less than 10 years of Extension service)from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents at […]
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Michael Westendorf, Extension Specialist in Animal Sciences Tess Stahl, Extension Specialist in Animal Sciences Bison Husbandry – Michael Westendorf, Extension Specialist in Animal Sciences Tess Stahl, ExtensionSpecialist in Animal Scienceshttps://njaes.rutgers.edu/FS945/
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Article By: The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group: Kate Brown, Michelle Infante-Casella, Stephen Komar and William Bamka The National Weather Service compiled a list of resources on “Weather Information for Agriculture”.Direct links to long range outlooks (6-10 day and 8-14 day periods) for temperature are one inclusionwhich may be relevant for on-farm planning […]