Rutgers NJAES Wine Grape Extension, in association with Penn State Extension Grape and Wine Team, is calling on those who own, operate, or manage a farm or vineyard in the New Jersey region to participate in a survey that aims to track the spread and severity of nymph and adult spotted lanternfly populations during the 2023 season. The data collected will provide insights into the distribution patterns of both nymph and adult SLF within and outside vineyards, enabling growers and researchers to better understand this invasive pest’s potential impact on agriculture in the Mid-Atlantic region. [Read more…]
North Jersey Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting II
North Jersey Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting II
June 7, 2023
4:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Terhune Orchards*
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
*Park in the main lot and meet in the Winery Tasting Room
4:45 PM Registration/ Light Dinner at the Terhune Orchards Tasting Room
The meeting will commence as a walking tour of high tunnel cherries, blueberries, strawberries, apples and asparagus.
5:00 PM Orchard Weed Management
Thierry E. Besançon, Associate Extension Specialist in Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES
5:20 PM Early/Mid-Season Insect Management in Tree Fruit
Anne Nielsen, Associate Extension Specialist in Entomology, Rutgers NJAES
5:40 PM Control of Bacterial Canker in Sweet Cherry and Summer Fungicide Program for Apples
Norm Lalancette, Associate Extension Specialist in Tree Fruit, Rutgers NJAES
6:00 PM Vegetable IPM Program Updates
Kris Holmstrom, Vegetable IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES
6:20 PM Blueberry IPM Program Updates and Spotted Wing Drosophila
Carrie Mansue, Blueberry IPM Sr. Program Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES
6:40 PM Tree Fruit IPM Program Updates
Kaitlin Quinn North Jersey Fruit IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES
7:00 PM Pesticide Safety Updates
Pat Hastings Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES
The following NJ Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded
1 Unit CORE, 4 Units 1A, 4 Units 10, 4 Units PP2
Please RSVP to Kim Crommelin at 908.788.1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us by June 6, 2023
South Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – II
May 31st @ 5 – 7 pm Summit City Orchards: 500 University Blvd. Glassboro, NJ 08028 Pesticide credits applied Category: 1A, PP2, 10 4:45 pm Gather at the Parking lot of the Summit City Winery (above address) 5:00 pm Peach Fruit Thinning - Physiology and Methods Daniel Ward, Extension Specialist, Pomology, Rutgers NJAES. Demonstration of the Peach Fruit Thinning Using the Machine Richard Bannister and Eli Bannister, Richard’s Station. Field Observations from the IPM Program Dave Schmitt, Fruit IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES Summer Disease Control Measures in Orchards Norman Lalancette, Extension Specialist, Tree Fruit Pathology, Rutgers NJAES 7:00 pm Pesticide re-certification credits application and Adjourn Light fare will be provided. 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 prior to the meeting.
Application for Cost-Share Grant Funding for Installation of Deer Fencing on UNPRESERVED Farmland – Out NOW
“The NJDA Deer Fencing Program makes cost-sharing funding available for the installation of deer fencing on unpreserved farms. The program is conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A 4:40-6.1.”
Please click here for the full application, eligibility, and other important information
Timing is important if considering this program. NJDA began accepting applications on 5/15/23.
SAVE THE DATES! North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meetings
SAVE THE DATES!
North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting
May 3, 2023
Melicks Town Farm
19 King Street
Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting
June 7, 2023
Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Program and registration details forthcoming
Questions? Please contact: Kim Crommelin (Hunterdon County Cooperative Extension) at 908-788-1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us
South Jersey Wine Grape Twilight Meeting
May 11 (Thu) 4:15 pm Auburn Road Vineyards and Winery 117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Pesticide Credits Approved: CORE (1); PP2 (5); 1A (5); 10 (4)
4:30 pm Welcome Remarks and Updates and Social Bird Management – Demonstrations and Interactive session on challenges and successes in bird control Aaron T. Guikema, State Director, USDA – APHIS Wildlife services Potassium Fertilizer Chemistry for Wine Grape Joseph Heckman, Extension Specialist in Soil Fertility, Rutgers NJAES. 2023 Recommendations for Wine Grape Disease Management Peter Oudemans, Extension Specialist, Small Fruit Pathology, Rutgers NJAES Brief Overview of Alternative Options to Paraquat for Postemergence Weed Control. Thierry Besancon, Extension Specialist, Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES Early Season Field Observations from the IPM Program Dave Schmitt, IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES. Spotted Lantern Fly and Other Vineyard Insects Management Anne Nielsen, Tree Fruit Entomologist, Rutgers NJAES 7:30 pm Pesticide re-certification credits Light fare will be provided. Please email Joan Medany at jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or call 856-224-8030 if you are planning to attend. This site is accessible to the physically impaired. For the additional assistance, please contact Hemant Gohil at 856-224-8029 before the meeting.