Archives for October 2019

October 30, 2019 Michael Westendorf

Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for October 29, 2019

This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending with the last sale at 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale.

Hackettstown Livestock Auction

Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the case (30 doz.) or by the flat (2&1/2 doz.) in the main office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Also available some Monday’s and Friday’s but please call office first (908)-852-0444.

Click on link for October 29, 2019 sale results:

Hackettstown 10.29.19

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock

October 28, 2019 Pat Hastings

New Online Pesticide Applicator Training Manual Purchase System

George C. Hamilton of the Pest Management Office is pleased to announce—effective immediately its Online Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals Purchasing System. People wanting to obtain pesticide applicator training manuals to prepare for New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s pesticide applicator licensing exams can now purchase these manuals online through the Rutgers Office of Continuing Studies […]

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates

October 10, 2019 Thierry Besancon

Gramoxone/paraquat Mandatory Training Required Before Use

Spraying for pests

All pesticide certified applicators must successfully complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat.

Anyone using Gramoxone, Firestorm, Helmquat, Parazone, and other paraquat products must complete an EPA-mandated training before application.

After November 14, 2019, the EPA requires companies to have newly labeled products on the market.

The following are items related to the new label for paraquat products:

Only certified applicators, who successfully completed the paraquat-specific training, can mix, load or apply paraquat.
No longer allow application “under the direct supervision” of a certified applicator.
Restricting the use of all paraquat products to certified applicators only.
EPA required Online Training – users must create an account with username and password.
A certificate will be delivered by the end of the training after successful completion of the online exam.
Applicators must repeat training every three years.

For additional information and FAQs about the paraquat training go to the EPA Paraquat Training website

Filed Under: Blueberry, Commercial Ag Updates, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Organic Production, Tree Fruit, Turf, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape

October 4, 2019 Hemant Gohil

Hilling-Up Demonstration and Post-harvest Vineyard Management

Where – Monday, October 14, 3:30 PM

When – Coia Vineyards – 3650 Oak Rd., Vineland, NJ 08360

On-farm demonstration of hilling-up and the discussions on hilling-down (Larry Coia and Hemant Gohil)
Understanding the Cold hardiness (Daniel Ward)
Post-harvest Disease Management including understanding of trunk diseases (Peter Oudemans)
Weed Management for hilling-up and for fall and winter (Thierry Besancon)
Vineyard fertility Management (Gary Pavlis)

There is no registration fees, however please let Joan Medany know if you are planning, by email jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or call 856-224-8030

This site is accessible to the physically impaired. If an additional assistance is needed, please contact Hemant Gohil (Program Organizer) at 856-224-8029 prior to the meeting.

With Support from the New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education (NJCWRE)

Filed Under: Blueberry, Fruit, Nursery, Tree Fruit, Wine Grape Tagged With: Fall Weed Management, Hilling Up, Post-harvest Disease Management, Vineyard

October 2, 2019 Kris Holmstrom

Vegetable IPM Update 10/02/19

Note: This is the last regular edition of the Vegetable IPM Update for the season. We will provide additional updates on specific pest/disease issues as they arise.

Sweet Corn

Corn earworm (CEW) moth catches remain at moderate levels. Overall, CEW numbers represent a normal early fall population. Moth counts will decline with cool night temperatures (especially those forecast for the upcoming weekend), but look for rebounds when nighttime temperatures exceed 60F. Economically damaging populations of this pest are present throughout the state, and all remaining silk stage plantings are at risk of crop injury if strict spray schedules are not observed.

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Filed Under: Organic Production, Vegetable Crops

October 2, 2019 Michael Westendorf

Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for October 2, 2019

This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale.

Click on link for October 2, 2019 sale results:

Hackettstown 10.2.19