Archives for October 2023

October 24, 2023

REMINDER – VIRTUAL Horticulture Education Series CORE Edition – THIS Wednesday Night

In preparation for 2024 Nursery IPM training we invite ALL growers (nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, sod, Christmas tree, vegetable, row crops, landscape professionals) to attend the following educational sessions surrounding overall plant health and pest management principals.

NOTE: These free virtual sessions (on Zoom) will count as “in-person”, meaning all attendees will receive offered CEUs if they: have a live video feed (and are visible the entire time), upload a government issued photo ID + NJ Pesticide license prior via a secure Rutgers Connect folder (follow directions below, only the agents will have access to information for verification), and participate in poll questions.

Government issued photo ID and NJ Pesticide License upload (only required if you have not attended another seminar in this series) :

  • Click here to upload BOTH your government issued Photo ID and Pesticide License prior to the meeting
  • Upload directions: If you click on the photo ID upload link using a smart phone/tablet you will have the option of simply taking a photo of your ID and uploading it directly into the system. Otherwise, you can scan a copy of your photo ID into a computer and follow the directions at the upload link. If you are unable to upload documentation prior to the meeting, please contact Tim Waller for assistance (twaller@njaes.rutgers.edu).
  • Please upload files of your photo ID and applicator license to the link above as; “Last name_ First_ Photo ID” AND “Last name_ First_ Pesticide License”

(Registration is for the entire duration (2 talks), you must be present for BOTH to receive any CEU’s) 

Date:   10/25/2023 (W) – CORE Edition

Click here to register for CORE Edition Session

  • Sign-in: 5:30pm (PLEASE SIGN IN EARLY FOR ID VERIFICATION)
    • 6:00 – 7:00pm: How Chemicals Work and Which to Use – Tim Waller, Cumberland RCE
  • 7:00-7:15pm: Break (if you don’t return credits can not be awarded)
    • 7:15 – 8:15pm: Science and Application of Horticultural Sanitizers– Tim Waller, Cumberland RCE
  • 8:15 – 8:30pm: Questions/Adjourn
  • NJ Pesticide CEU’s: 4x units in CORE, 1A – 3A – 3B – 3C – 6B – 8C – 10 – PP2

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Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Commercial Ag Updates, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery, pesticide credits, Turf
October 12, 2023

Rutgers Seminar on Novel Weed Control Technology – Oct. 16 at 3 pm

Department of Plant Biology – Fall 2023 Special Seminar 

Description of a seminar

Please, contact Dr. Thierry Besançon if you plan to attend it in-person at the Rutgers P.E. Marucci Center (space limited) or if you want to receive the zoom link for attending the seminar online.

 

 

Filed Under: Blueberry, Cranberry, Fruit, Organic Production, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape Tagged With: , ,
October 11, 2023

Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema (Fog Fever)

A metabolic syndrome that sometimes affects ruminants, particularly cows on lush fall pastures is Acute Bovine Pulmonary Emphysema (ABPE), sometimes referred to as “Fog Fever”.  ABPE can occur in ruminants, especially cattle, transitioning from dry summer pastures or poor quality forage in the fall, to pastures that may be lush and fresh.  Cows may develop signs of lung disease within a few days to two weeks after the pasture change.   Death may occur within several days after the appearance of clinical signs.  It is nearly always fatal.

This change can result in an undesirable toxin produced by rumen fermentation.  Tryptophan is an amino acid found in protein.  It is converted to indoleacetic acid and then to 3-methylindole (3MI) in the rumen.  3MI is absorbed into the blood, transferred to the lungs and in the lungs can cause damage to lung cells.  It can occur in a variety of forage types, especially when the rumen is not properly adapted to the new forage.  There is no effective treatment, producers should focus on prevention.

Disease entering a cow through food stream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acute Bovine Pulmonary Edema and Emphysema in Beef Cattle: Causes and Prevention.  (Beef Cattle Handbook; D.C. Honeyfield and J.R. James R. Carlson).

It occurs in lush regrowth forage, and is usually seen in the fall.  Preventative measures:

1. Feed cattle  good quality dry hay for a few days and then slowly introduce them to the lush pastures by increasing grazing time over a 10-14 day period.

2. Delay grazing of lush pastures until after a hard frost.

3. Cut lush fall pastures for hay prior to grazing.

4. Graze prior to lush fall regrowth.

5. Consider feeding an ionophore such as Rumensin® or Bovatec® before turning the cattle onto the lush pastures. These compounds change the rumen fermentation of tryptophan and may decrease the chances for ABPE or “Fog Fever”.  Consult your veterinarian for advice if you anticipate using either of these compounds to prevent ABPE.

For more information:

Beef Cattle Handbook

UC Davis Cooperative Extension

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock
October 11, 2023

Horticulture Plant Health Educational Series – Virtual – October CORE Edition (10/25)

In preparation for 2024 Nursery IPM training we invite ALL growers (nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, sod, Christmas tree, vegetable, row crops, landscape professionals) to attend the following educational sessions surrounding overall plant health and pest management principals.

NOTE: These free virtual sessions (on Zoom) will count as “in-person”, meaning all attendees will receive offered CEUs if they: have a live video feed (and are visible the entire time), upload a government issued photo ID + NJ Pesticide license prior via a secure Rutgers Connect folder (follow directions below, only the agents will have access to information for verification), and participate in poll questions.

Government issued photo ID and NJ Pesticide License upload (only required if you have not attended another seminar in this series) :

  • Click here to upload BOTH your government issued Photo ID and Pesticide License prior to the meeting
  • Upload directions: If you click on the photo ID upload link using a smart phone/tablet you will have the option of simply taking a photo of your ID and uploading it directly into the system. Otherwise, you can scan a copy of your photo ID into a computer and follow the directions at the upload link. If you are unable to upload documentation prior to the meeting, please contact Tim Waller for assistance (twaller@njaes.rutgers.edu).
  • Please upload files of your photo ID and applicator license to the link above as; “Last name_ First_ Photo ID” AND “Last name_ First_ Pesticide License”

(Registration is for the entire duration (2 talks), you must be present for BOTH to receive any CEU’s) 

Date:   10/25/2023 (W) – CORE Edition

Click here to register for CORE Edition Session

  • Sign-in: 5:30pm (PLEASE SIGN IN EARLY FOR ID VERIFICATION)
    • 6:00 – 7:00pm: How Chemicals Work and Which to Use – Tim Waller, Cumberland RCE
  • 7:00-7:15pm: Break (if you don’t return credits can not be awarded)
    • 7:15 – 8:15pm: Science and Application of Horticultural Sanitizers– Tim Waller, Cumberland RCE
  • 8:15 – 8:30pm: Questions/Adjourn
  • NJ Pesticide CEU’s: 4x units in CORE, 1A – 3A – 3B – 3C – 6B – 8C – 10 – PP2

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery, pesticide credits, Turf Tagged With: , , , , , , ,
October 10, 2023 and

Post-Harvest Grape Meetings

 

Post-Harvest Grape Meetings

A review of spray schedules and chemical use in the 2023 growing season.

Sponsored by New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education

                                                              

North Jersey   

Nov 3 (Fri)

9:30 AM

Unionville Winery

9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ 08551

NJ Pesticide Recertification Credits Offered CORE 1 unit, 1A 4 units, 10 4 units, PP2 4 units

South Jersey

Nov 17 (Fri)

9:30 AM

Cedar Rose Vineyards

431 Kenyon Ave, Millville, NJ 08332

NJ Pesticide Recertification Credits Offered CORE 1 unit, 1A 4 units, 10 4 units, PP2 4 units

 

Join us for an informative meeting with Rutgers University researchers and New Jersey wine industry members.

The meetings will provide attendees with a look at vineyard spray practices using 2023 pesticide spray records from vineyards throughout the state. Drs. Peter Oudemans, Thierry Besancon, and Anne Nielsen will review records and discuss ways to improve chemical choices, spray schedules and resistance management.

We welcome all levels of grape growers, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Growers are encouraged to bring pesticide records or E-mail them to either Hemant Gohil (gohil@njaes.rutgers.edu) or Megan Muehlbauer (muehlbauer@njaes.rutgers.edu) prior to the meeting.

 

This is a free event. No RSVP is necessary.

Filed Under: Fruit, pesticide credits, Wine Grape
October 9, 2023

Webinar: 2024 NRCS Funding Opportunities

Monday, October 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST

Join NRCS Soil Conservationist Kimberly Dalton and Natural Resource Specialist James Strehse for a webinar explaining 2024 NRCS Funding Opportunities.

REGISTER HERE

Whether you’re small or large scale, conventional or organic, there are NRCS practices that can apply to your operation. The presentation will include program information and guidance on how to apply with your local USDA service center.

Registration is through the NOFA-NJ website.

Filed Under: Blueberry, Christmas Trees, Commercial Ag Updates, Cranberry, Disease Forecasting, Field, Forage & Livestock, Food Safety, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery, Organic Production, pesticide credits, Plant Diagnostic Lab, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Turf, Uncategorized, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape Tagged With: