June 17, 2021

Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) in the NJ Vineyards – Survey

Dear Vineyard operator,

Rutgers Cooperative Extension in collaboration with NJ Center for Wine Research and Education (NJCWRE) is seeking your response regarding Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) infestation and losses in your vineyard in previous years. Your responses are critical to understanding the distribution and impact of this invasive pest in New Jersey.  If you are unfamiliar with the spotted lanternfly or want to learn more about it, click here (https://njaes.rutgers.edu/spotted-lanternfly/). Please use the below link to fill out your responses.

The Survey Link: https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OCjMZlaqXrOd6u

 

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May 26, 2021

Recordings of the 2021 Spring Wine Grape Twilight meeting

Please use the below links to listen or watch the recordings from the 2021 Spring Wine Grape Twilight meeting held on May 19th.

Audio Recording link: https://go.rutgers.edu/6kigewvp

Video Recording link: https://go.rutgers.edu/efy1iu7h [Read more…]

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May 24, 2021

Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum – Town Hall

Grower and Wine Maker Town Hall: Questions from the Field and Cellar

Rutgers/NJAES New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education (NJCWRE) has collaborated with the Eastern Viticulture and Enology Forum. Regional viticulture and enology specialists will present a Grower and Winemaker Town Hall virtual meeting series to give seasonal updates and answer pre-submitted and live questions from grape and wine industry stakeholders.   [Read more…]

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May 12, 2021

Recordings of Webinar – Ask the Expert: Orchard Soil Fertility and Tree Nutiriton

Please use below links for the audio and video recordings of Webinar – Ask the Expert Series -V held on May 5th. The recording includes lively discussion on various aspects of orchard soil fertility and plant nutrition, including Q &A from growers, with, Dr. Robert Crassweller from PSU; and Dr. Joseph Heckman, Dr. Megan Muehlbauer and Dr. Hemant Gohil from Rutgers NJAES. Some of the information is also applicable to other crops. [Read more…]

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May 10, 2021

Tree Fruit Growers Meeting (virtual, pesticide credits bearing)

MAY 19 (WED) @ 7:45 AM – 10 AM
Please attend the Meeting using the link: https://go.rutgers.edu/hqm7uz8w

To be eligible for the Pesticide Recertification Credits: (CORE #1; PP2 #3; 1A #3 and D&R #2)
STEP 1: pre-registration by NOON MAY 19th using the form at https://go.rutgers.edu/ggrzhnhe
STEP 2: Upload two documents after you submit the above form.

  1. issued ID (i.e. Driver’s license)
  2. Your pesticide license.

STEP 3: Attend online Zoom session in its entirety…require logging in within 10 minutes of start. Attendees must participate throughout the entire session. DO NOT leave the meeting early. Please stay logged in until the moderator ends the session for all. Polls will be taken randomly during credit sessions and attendees must answer these questions to be eligible for recertification credits. [Read more…]

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May 6, 2021

2021 SPRING WINE GRAPE TWILIGHT (virtual)

MAY 19 (WED) @ 5:45 PM – 8 PM

Please attend the Educational Session using the link:  https://go.rutgers.edu/pt5zcqpy

To be eligible for the Pesticide Recertification Credits: (CORE #1; PP2 #3; 1A #3 and D&R #2)
STEP 1: pre-registration by NOON MAY 19th using the form at https://go.rutgers.edu/hk81ff6d
STEP 2: Upload two documents after you submit the above form.

  1. issued ID (i.e. Driver’s license)
  2. Your pesticide license.

STEP 3: Attend online Zoom session in its entirety…require logging in within 10 minutes of start. Attendees must participate throughout the entire session. DO NOT leave the meeting early. Please stay logged in until the moderator ends the session for all. Polls will be taken randomly during credit sessions and attendees must answer these questions to be eligible for recertification credits.

For Program details please click the link: WineGrapeSpringTwilight Program Agenda

Topics Covered:

  • Phenology Observations from North and South Jersey
  • Early Season Disease Management – Fungicide choices, Target organisms, and Symptoms
  • Managing Late Season Rots in the Vineyard
  • Spring Insect-pest Management – based on Vineyard Scouting
  • Spring Pesticide Safety Update                                

If you have any question regarding above steps please contact Hemant Gohil gohil@njaes.rutgers.edu or Megan Muehlbauer muehlbauer@njaes.rutgers.edu

Note: Licensed applicators with a recertification period expiring October 31, 2021 have been given an exemption from the NJDEP online credit cap of 25% and are eligible for all credits until that date. Otherwise, this exemption does not apply for licenses expiring after 2021.

 

 

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