Archives for May 2017
Revised WPS: Applicability of New Respiratory Protection Requirements
Just posted to Rutgers “Quick-Connect”: 1st WPS Handler Video approved with 2018 Content
Just posted to Rutgers “Quick-Connect”: 1st WPS Handler Video approved with 2018 Content
Just posted to Rutgers “Quick-Connect”: 1st WPS Handler Video approved with 2018 Content
Cranberry Growers’ Twilight Meeting
Ray Samulis, Agricultural Agent, RCE-Burlington, invites all cranberry growers to the
2017 Cranberry Growers Twilight Meeting
Tom Budd’s Farm
Retreat Road
Vincentown, NJ
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Tom has graciously offered a BBQ dinner you won’t want to miss beginning at 5:30 P.M., to be topped off with some special ice cream from his friend in Wisconsin. DO NOT EAT DINNER BEFORE COMING!
Agenda
5:30-6:00 p.m. BBQ dinner
6:00-6:45 p.m. Tour of the Farm
6:45-7:15 p.m. “Choosing Recommended Insecticides for Cranberry Insects”
– Dr. Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Extension Specialist, Entomology
7:15-7:45 p.m. “Applying the Proper Fungicide for Root Rot”
– Dr. Peter Oudemans, Professor Blueberry/Cranberry Pathology
7:45-8:00 p.m. Local Forestry Update
– Sam Moore
8:00-8:15 p.m. “Herbicide for Use in Cranberry Bogs”
– Dr. Thierry Besancon, Extension Weed Specialist
8:15-8:45 p.m. “WPS Regulations Update and Pesticide Safety Training for Workers”
– Patricia Hastings, Program Associate Pesticide Management Office
8:45-9:00 p.m. Certification, Water Regulations and Program Wrap-Up
– Ray Samulis, County Agriculture Agent
Pesticide credits will be issued at the conclusion of the meeting.
Veg IPM Update: Week Ending 5/17/17
Sweet Corn
The arrival of warmer temperatures should improve corn growth considerably. This same weather could bring on the first consistent European corn borer (ECB) catches, although this has not yet happened. No ECB were captured in blacklight traps this week. As the population develops, look for maps to be published in the weekly IPM Update. There were several corn earworm (CEW) captured in blacklights located in New Egypt, Folsom and Woodstown this past week, however these individuals are of little concern in the absence of silking sweet corn.
Cole Crops
IPM personnel continue to observe infestations of crucifer flea beetle. These beetles can build to high populations quickly, especially where wild mustard and related cruciferous weeds are common. Extreme feeding on small transplants can cause irreversible damage if not controlled promptly. [Read more…]
