Archives for February 2024

February 5, 2024

Nursery Sessions this Wednesday in AC

THIS WEDNESDAY – Nursery & Ornamental Track at the 2024 NJ Agricultural Convention and Tradeshow: Pathways to Grow Farm Viability.

Online registration is CLOSED – IN-PERSON Registration is OPEN – $75 for 1-day pass (equivalent to $12.50 per PP2 Credit!)

Where: Harrah’s Casio – Atlantic City – Wildwood 2&3

Session 1 (Morning) 9:30am – 11:30pm
Moderated by: Bill Errickson – RCE of Monmouth Co.

  • 9:30 A.M. Developing BMPs for Native Plant Nurseries and Landscapes – William Errickson, Ag Agent, RCE
  • 10:00 A.M. Container Production of Ornamentals – Raul Cabrera, Ext. Specialist, NJAES
  • 10:30 A.M. Increasing Beneficial Insects with Banker Plants as Part of an IPM Program – Steve Rettke, Program Associate, RCE
  • 11:00 A.M. Ornamental Reforestation: A New Hort. Design Concept to Boost Env. Sustainability – Jean Epiphan, Ag Agent, RCE
  • Pesticide Credits:  PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-4, Cat.3A-1

Session 2 (Afternoon) 2:45pm- 4:45pm
Moderated by: Tim Waller – RCE of Cumberland Co.

  • 2:45 P.M. – Common Plant Nutrients During Production – Their Causes and Solutions – Dr. Andrew Ristvey, Ext. Specialist, Univ. of MD (Special 1-hr Guest). Dr. Rstvey bio:  Click here for Dr. Ristvey Bio.
  • 3:45 P.M. Top Plants for NJ Landscapes – Steve Kristoph, Nursery Owner
  • 4:15 P.M. Whole Nursery Pesticide Regime Considerations – Timothy Waller, Ag Agent, RCE
  • Pesticide Credits:  PP2-3, Cat.1A-3,  Cat.10-3, Cat.3A-1

 Click here for the complete education schedule

Filed Under: Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery, pesticide credits, Turf
February 3, 2024

EPA Update on the Use of the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on Food

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an update on the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on food. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide used for a large variety of agricultural uses, including soybeans, fruit and nut trees, broccoli, cauliflower, and other row crops, as well as non-food uses. In a final rule issued in […]
Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops
February 2, 2024

2024 Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute

March 6,  8:30am to 4:00 pm

Monmouth County Agricultural Building

4000 Kozloski Rd. Freehold , NJ 07728         

Registration: $75

(includes coffee, light refreshments in the morning and lunch)

 

 

 

 

Available Pesticide Credits:
Core – 2 units
2- 3 units
3A- 5 units
3B- 5 units
3C- 1 unit
6B- 3 units
8C- 6 units
8A- 1 unit
9- 3 units
10- 6 units
PP2- 5 units

ProFACT NJ Certified Fertilizer Applicator
2 Credits Available

 

To register, contact Cathy VanBenschoten at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County Office

732-431-7260  or email at Catherine.VanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us

Click the link below for the full registration form:

CJTOI Brochure 2024

 

There is no online registration. This event is cash, check or purchase order only.

Make checks payable to: Rutgers, the State University of NJ

Mail to: Cathy VanBenschoten

4000 Kozloski Road

Freehold, NJ  07728

 

This annual event is brought to you by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Ocean & Somerset Counties. Seminar topics will benefit those who work in grounds maintenance including school board members, maintenance supervisors, employees of highways, parks, cemeteries, industrial grounds, lawn & home ground services, garden center  operators and nurserymen.

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 AM             Registration/Sign-in

9:00 – 9:30 AM             Scouting and Diagnosing Common Disease Problems in Turf and Ornamentals – William Errickson – Monmouth County Agricultural Agent

9:30 – 10:00 AM          Innovations in Weed Management – Matthew Elmore Ph.D.  – Extension Specialist in Weed Science

10:00 – 11:00 AM         Pesticide Safety Regulations and Updates – George Hamilton Ph.D. – Extension Specialist in Pest Management

11:00 – 11:15 AM          Break

11:15 – 12:15 PM           Managing Invasive Plants – Michele Bakacs – Middlesex County Natural Resources Agent

12:15 – 1:00 PM            LUNCH

 1:00 – 1:30 PM             Mosquito and Tick Problems in New Jersey:  Identification, Management, and Protection for Green Industry Professionals – Emily Fontaine and Dina Fonseca Ph.D. – Program Associate and Professor, Chair Dept. of Entomology

1:30- 2:30 pm                Sustainable Turfgrass Fertility Management – Bradley Park- Researcher in Turfgrass Management

2:30 – 3:00 PM            Invasive Insects & Ecological Balance – Steve Rettke – IPM Program Associate

3:00 PM                         Course Evaluation, Pesticide Credits

 

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February 2, 2024

2024 Central Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting

March 8,  8:30am to 4:00 pm

Monmouth County Agricultural Building

4000 Kozloski Rd. Freehold , NJ 07728

Pesticide Recertification Credits: Core (2), PP2(6), 1A (6), 10 (6)

Registration: $30 (includes coffee, light refreshments in the morning and lunch)

 

To register, contact Cathy VanBenschoten at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County Office

732-431-7260  or email at Catherine.VanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us

Click the link below for the full registration form:

CJVGM brochure 2024

 

There is no online registration. This event is cash, check or purchase order only.

Make checks payable to: Rutgers, the State University of NJ

Mail to: Cathy VanBenschoten

4000 Kozloski Road

Freehold, NJ  07728

 

This annual event is brought to you by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Ocean & Somerset Counties. Seminar topics will benefit those who are involved in commercial production of vegetables and specialty crops.

 

Agenda

8:30 Registration

9:00 Pesticide Safety for Applicators and Handlers – George Hamilton, Ph.D., Specialist in Pest Management

10:00 Updates on Vegetable Disease Control – Kris Holmstrom, IPM Program Associate in Vegetables

11:00 Break

11:15 Updates from the Vegetable IPM Program – Kris Holmstrom, IPM Program Associate in Vegetables

12:15 Lunch

1:00 Industry and Service Provider Updates – FSA, NRCS, Grown in Monmouth, Tri-County Co-op, NJ Vegetable Growers Association

2:00 NJAES Strawberry Production and Breeding Program – William Hlubik, Agriculture Agent – RCE Middlesex County

2:30 Food Safety and NJ Cottage Food Law – Meredith Melendez, Agriculture Agent – RCE Mercer County

3:00 What You Need to Know About the Manure Link Program – Sandra Howland, Research Scientist NJ Dept. of Agriculture

3:30 Effective Weed Management in Vegetable Crops – Thierry Besancon, Ph.D., Specialist in Weed Science

4:00 Course Evaluation, Pesticide Credits

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