July 12, 2021

Grape Camp – South Jersey (July 27) and North Jersey (Aug 4)

Please use the below links for the program details for the South Jersey and North Jersey Grape Camp. Pesticide credits will be provided, however please register at the contact given below.

SOUTH JERSEY GRAPE CAMP

Tuesday, July 27 @ 4:30 PM

Rutgers Agriculture Research and Extension Center: 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Program details available at: https://go.rutgers.edu/wfr6vix

Registration: Please call Joan Medany jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or call 856-224-8030 if you are planning to attend. If an additional assistance is needed, please contact Hemant Gohil at 856-224-8029. Light fare will be provided.

NORTH JERSEY GRAPE CAMP

Wednesday, August 4th @ 4:30 PM

Alba Vineyard: 269 County Rd 627, Milford, NJ 08848

Program details available at: https://go.rutgers.edu/xh5onog3

Registration: Contact Kim Crommelin at 908-788-1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us If an additional assistance is needed, please contact Megan Muehlbauer muehlbauer@njaes.rutgers.edu. Light fare will be provided.

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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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