Hairy galinsoga spreads throughout a farm by seeds that germinate quickly once exposed to light, with multiple generations in a growing season. Using knowledge about the life cycle of this weed is important when making management decisions that require time and effort throughout a growing season. Learn more about non-herbicide management methods to control hairy galinsoga populations on your farm by using the hairy galinsoga decision tool fact sheet and a companion presentation. These resources are one of a five-part weed management series created by Extension Specialist Thierry Besancon and County Agricultural Agent Meredith Melendez, funded by USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant AM190100. You can provide feedback through an online survey about these resources.
Hairy Galinsoga: Non-Herbicide Management Options in Specialty Crops
Non-herbicide Management Options for Large Crabgrass in Specialty Crops
Large crabgrass can form robust root systems thanks to its numerous tillers and capacity to root at stem nodes, allowing it to out-compete crops for moisture and nutrients. Understanding the life cycle and biology of large crabgrass is key to figuring out the best options for its control on your farm. Learn more about non-herbicide life cycle disruptions that can be used in the development of a short and long term management plan through the large crabgrass decision tool fact sheet and an informational video. These resources are one of a five-part weed management series created by Extension Specialist Thierry Besancon and County Agricultural Agent Meredith Melendez, funded by USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant AM190100. Provide feedback on these resources through an online survey.
Non-herbicide Management Options for Canada Thistle in Specialty Crops
Canada thistle can be difficult to manage because of its deep taproot, perennial growth, and ability to reproduce through both seed dispersal and root shoots. Learn more about non-herbicide life cycle disruptions that can be used in the development of a short and long term management plan through the Canda thistle decision tool fact sheet and an informational video. These resources are one of a five-part weed management series funded by USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant AM190100.
Non-Herbicide Nutsedge Management Resources for Specialty Crop Growers
Learn more about the weed nutsedge and appropriate management strategies based on the plants growth preferences and dislikes. These resources can be used to develop a short and long term management plan for nutsedge control. Visit the NJAES Weed Management YouTube playlist for a video presentation or download our nutsedge decision tool fact sheet. These resources are one of a five-part weed management series funded by USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant AM190100.
NJ Bag Ban Update Impacting Direct Market Farms
We have continued to receive questions and comments about the NJ Bag Ban and its impact on farm markets. These questions and comments have been specifically focused on the fact that the ban does not clearly state what types of plastic bags can be used to bag exempted items, including produce. We have received mixed communication about the use of t-shirt style bags for exempted items. The original PPA post on the ban has been updated to reflect this lack of clarity about the enforcement of the bag ban on exempted items. We encourage farms using t-shirt style bags to communicate with their municipality or county, depending on who will be enforcing this ban at their sales locations, to find out how enforcement personnel plan to interpret the law. The law states that those who are out of compliance with the ban will be given a warning for a first offence, a $1000 per day fine for a second offence, and a $5000 a day fine per day for third and subsequent offences. We hope official guidance from DEP will be forthcoming to clarify the law section pertaining to plastic bags for exempted items. Information on the bag ban from the state can be found online.