7:00 pm on March 16, 2017
Gloucester County Extension Office
1200 N. Delsea Drive, Bldg. A, Clayton, NJ 08312
October 18, 2016 Hemant Gohil
Vole Management in the Orchard
There has been growing concerns about vole damage in apple and peach orchards throughout northern and southern New Jersey counties. Vole populations are often cyclic, and can reach high populations every 2-4 years. This, combined with poor weed control in orchards, can lead to disastrous effects on trees.
Identification and Habitat
Meadow voles and pine voles are two common types of voles. Pine voles have small eyes and small, almost inconspicuous ears, while meadow voles have larger eyes and ears. Meadow voles primarily feed in open vegetation, while pine voles prefer underground burrow systems just below the ground surface. Vole diets include many primary food sources in addition to tree bark. However, they can attack fruit trees during fall and winter months when other food sources are scarce.
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July 11, 2016 Hemant Gohil
Size Peaches with Supplemental Irrigation
NJ peach orchards demand supplemental irrigation when drought weather patterns persist. Peaches gain up to 70% of their final volume during the last 30 days on the tree, so sizing fruit to their full potential requires supplemental irrigation. July and August are critical months for fruit sizing for most varieties. Inadequate irrigation during critical stages of fruit development results in smaller fruits and irreversible size/marketing losses. Irrigating closer to harvest will not increase fruit size. [Read more…]
January 27, 2016 Hemant Gohil
February Events: Grapevine Pruning Workshop & More
Date: Wednesday February 17, 1:00 to 3:00pm
(rain date: February 19)
Location: RAREC Rutgers Agricultural Research & Extension Center
121 Northville Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302This winter pruning workshop for beginning as well as experienced grape growers will feature dormant pruning methods demonstrated by Rutgers NJAES and Cooperative Extension experts Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Dan Ward.
There is no registration fee however pre-registration is required.
To pre-register, please call or email Joan Medany: (856) 307-6450; jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us
Don’t Miss the 2016 NJ Ag Convention & Trade Show Wine Grape Sessions
Click link to view 2016 Convention Information & Registration
Tuesday February 9, 2016
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December 1, 2015 Hemant Gohil
Cool Climate Chardonnay Clones
From The New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education
This month, Hemant Gohil, Gary Pavlis, and Daniel Ward discuss the origin of Chardonnay and name clones appropriate for cool climates. According to a 2015 survey by Sonoma State University, Chardonnay is the favorite varietal of American wine consumers.
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July 29, 2015 Hemant Gohil
Winegrape Twilight Meetings: North & South Jersey
Dates: August 12 & 13, 2015
See flyer for locations and agenda.Click to View Flyer
