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Now is the Time to Start Thinking about your Food Safety Plans for 2026
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Wes Kline As to the Produce Safety Rule, there are changes related to pre-harvest water. The requirementsfor pre-harvest (irrigation, spraying, etc.) the new regulations go into effect for operation $250,000 orhigher this year. For those $25,000 to $250,000 they take affect next April. Water testing has beendeemphasized. Testing is not a requirement for pre-harvest water […]
Total Pro Expo is now February 17-18, 2026 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
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Due to the NJ State of Emergency and the related weather and travel conditions, we’ve made thedecision to postpone Total Pro Expo to ensure the safety of everyone attending. New Event Dates:February 17–18, 2026- NJ Expo Center | Edison, NJUpdated February Format:
Thirty-Fifth Annual Rutgers Turfgrass Symposium
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School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers UniversityMarch 19, 2026Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Building, Room 1018:30 – 9:00 AM Registration 9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome – Laura Lawson (Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources)9:10 – 10:20 AM SESSION I: Abiotic Stress & Warm-Season Turfgrasses (Moderator: Bingru Huang)9:10 – 9:30 AM Stephanie Rossi […]
Identifying and Controlling Pathogens in Transplant Production in 2026
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Plant & Pest Advisory – January 14, 2026 – Andy Wyenandt It is extremely important to know which pathogen is causing damping-off problems during transplantproduction and which fungicide to properly apply. The key to controlling damping-off is being proactiveinstead of reactive. Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is very common […]
Annual Water Use Reports for Agriculture Certifications and Registrations
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The Department of Environmental Protection will be sending out the Annual Water Use Report formsfor Agricultural Registrations and Certifications. You will receive the form by mail or email. Theseforms report monthly water use for 2025 and are due February 28, 2026.These are the same annual report forms the certification/registration holders receive every year.There will receive […]
Monitoring for RB-Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in Transplant Production
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Plant & Pest Advisory – January 14, 2026 – Andy Wyenandt, Maria Creamer, and Amanda Quadrel 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.TSWV is vectored by various species […]
2026 Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute
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Plant & Pest Advisory – William Errickson Friday, February 279:00 am – 3:00 pmMonmouth County Ag Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJRegistration: $75 per person (includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch)Call 732-431-7260 or email CatherineVanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.usRegistration by cash, check, or purchase order only.Agenda:CORE Pesticide Safety for Ornamental IPM – Tim Waller, Ph.D.Boxwood BMPs and Alternative Shrubs – […]
Pepper Surveys
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Andy Wyenandt is collaborating with a group of researchers across the United States that are working to improve Phytophthora control and breeding of peppers. Below are two surveys that he would like you to take to help with their research. The first is from New Mexico State University. The research team plans to use the […]
Producers of Application Deadlines for Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
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USDA Atlantic- Cape May- Cumberland County Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of approaching application deadlines for purchasing risk coverage for some crops through the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops impacted by natural disasters that result in lower yields, crop losses, or prevented crop planting. […]
South Jersey Farmers Summit
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The inaugural South Jersey Farm Summit will bring together farmers, agricultural leaders, legislators, and community partners from Salem, Gloucester, and Cumberland counties will focus on the future of farming in that region. The gathering will feature discussions on agricultural policy, agritourism, and business growth with opportunities to collaborate and network. The event will be held […]
Equine Nutrition
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Horse enthusiasts are invited to participate in this semester-long online Equine Science courseoffered in two different formats by the Rutgers Department of Animal Sciences. Don’t miss your chance to take the reins on your horse’s nutrition, even amid the holiday hustle! Equine Nutrition Online Coursehttps://cpe.rutgers.edu/equine-nutrition Do you have a passion for horses and a desire […]
Cornell IPM to Host Greenhouse Scout School
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Learn to scout for common diseases, insects and weed pests in greenhouse production ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell Integrated Pest Management, in collaboration with the University of Vermont and the University of Maine, has announced the return of its popular Greenhouse Scout School.This seven-week webinar series is designed to help greenhouse owners, managers, and employees effectively […]
What: Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Safety Rule Training
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What: Food Safety Modernization Act:Produce Safety Rule Training When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 10:00-5:00 EST.Where: Northeast Agricultural Expo (New Jersey Vegetable GrowersConvention) at Harrah’s Waterfront, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ.To sign up: https://onfarmfoodsafety.rutgers.edu/fsmaac/ Online ticket Sales end on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Registration afterJanuary 13, or in-person registration at the conference, must be […]
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Apply for 2025 On-Farm Food Safety Certification Expenses
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Wes Kline, Agricultural Agent Time is running out to apply for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for 2025 which opened Jan. 1, 2025, and runs through Jan. 31, 2026. The program has been expanded to include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop […]