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April 5, 2022

South Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – II

When: April 12 (Tuesday) @ 4 – 7 pm

Where: Summit City Orchards: 500 University Blvd. Glassboro, NJ 08028

Approved Pesticide credits: 1A, PP2, 10 (5 credits each)

Schedule

Field visit (in a bus) to a peach block. Field Demonstration and discussion on different rootstocks (Daniel Ward and Lewis DeEugenio), Comments on Orchard Soil Fumigation (Lewis DeEugenio), Observations of bud development in different peach varieties during frost nights (Hemant Gohil), and Field Observations from the IPM Program (Dave Schmitt).

Return to above address in the bus. Light fare will be served.

Indoor presentations: Fundamentals of Tree Fruit Nutrition and Orchard Soil Fertility (Joseph Heckman), Organic Weed Management in the Orchard (Thierry Besancon), Insect-pests Updates in Orchards (Anne Nielsen), Updates on Early Season Disease Control (Norman Lalancette), Coming Changes in the Structure of Fruit IPM Programming (Dean Polk)

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 (Program Organizer) at 856-224-8029 prior to the meeting.

 

Filed Under: Blueberry, Cranberry, Fruit, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape
April 1, 2022

Weed Science Webinar Series

Weed Science Webinar Series

USDA – ARS and the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) are co-hosting 10 webinars on weed science and research. Beginning April 5, presentations will be given by ARS weed science research experts.

The webinars will occur every Tuesday from 2-3p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and include an interactive Q&A session.

Register Here Today!

Two people conducting research in a field

Weed Science Webinar Series Schedule

April 5
ARS Weed Science: Past, Present, and Future: Steve Duke, Principal Scientist at the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi, Steve Young, National Program Leader – Weeds and Invasive Pests, WSSA Representatives and ARS Administrators

Meeting Information:

Zoom Meeting Link

Webinar ID: 831 3320 1055

Passcode: 825921

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

Theme I: Tactics

April 12
Integrated Weed Management in Cropping Systems: Marty Williams, Ecologist at the Global Change and Photosynthesis Research Unit in Urbana, IL

April 19
Non-Crop Systems: Advancements in Weed Biocontrol Tools: Melissa Smith, Research Ecologist at the Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, FL

April 26
New Technology for Weed Identification and Control: Steven Mirsky, Research Ecologist at the Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory in Beltsville, MD

Theme II: Mechanisms

May 3
Role of Plant Physiology in Weed-Crop Competition: Dave Horvath, Research Plant Physiologist at the Sunflower and Plant Biology Research Unit in Fargo, ND

May 10
Molecular Basis for Controlling Invasive Plants: Matt Tancos, Research Plant Pathologist at the Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit in Fort Detrick, MD

May 17
Addressing Herbicide Resistance with Alternative Chemistries: Scott Baerson, Molecular Biologist at the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit in Oxford, MS

Theme III: Impacts

May 24
Spread and Distribution of Invasive Plants: John Madsen, Research Biologist at the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Unit in Albany, CA

May 31
Climate Change Effects on Weeds and Management: Dana Blumenthal, Ecologist at the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit in Fort Collins, CO

June 7
Restoration for Managing Invasive Plants: Roger Sheley, Ecologist at the Range and Meadow Forage Management Research Unit in Burns, OR

Filed Under: Blueberry, Commercial Ag Updates, Cranberry, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery, Organic Production, Plant Diagnostic Lab, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Turf, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape Tagged With: , , , ,
March 28, 2022

Tree Fruit IPM Report for March 28, 2022

Tree Fruit Phenology:

Tree fruit phenology is advanced based on historical observations. In southern counties some early blooming varieties are at pink to about 20% bloom. Redhaven was at bud swell on March 20, about 3 days earlier than the median observation date. Red Delicious was at 1/4″ green tip on March 21, about 10 days earlier than the median observation date. Plums are in bloom and Pears are at green cluster. [Read more…]

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March 25, 2022

NJ Department of Agriculture Issues Burn Permit for Frost Protection – Thru April 5

New Jersey Department of Agriculture has issued a notice concerning open burning due to colder spring overnight temperatures presently forecasted for areas of New Jersey from March 22 through April 5th, 2022, which could adversely affect fruit, vegetable, and floriculture crops in bloom or near bloom around the state. For details read below the links.

Note: The NJDEP and New Jersey Forest Fire Service caution all farmers and agriculture businesses with respect to the use of open burning in high wind velocity conditions. Please take note that farmers are encouraged to utilize smudge pots is warming as necessary during higher wind conditions. Use of open burning when wind velocity is greater than 5mph is strictly prohibited, may contribute to wildfire risk, and can carry significant penalties. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Blueberry, Cranberry, Fruit, Nursery, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape Tagged With: , , , , , ,
March 23, 2022

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I FULL PROGRAM

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I

March 29, 2022
4:30 PM-7:30 PM

Rutgers University Snyder Research and Extension Farm Pittstown, NJ

4:30 PM – Registration / Light Refreshments

5:00 PM – Pesticide Safety, Compliance and the Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment
Patricia Hastings, Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator for Rutgers NJAES

5:30 PM – Begin to load into wagons for the farm tour and educational talks
Farm tour lead by Megan Muehlbauer PhD, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent III,
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County

5:40 PM – Mating Disruption and Management for Internal Fruit Worms
Anne Nielsen PhD, Associate Extension Specialist in Entomology Rutgers NJAES

6:10 PM – Management of Early Season Disease on Apple and Peach
Norm Lalancette PhD, Associate Specialist in Tree Fruit Plant Pathology Rutgers NJAES

6:40 PM – New Jersey Tree Fruit Pest Updates and Observations
Dean Polk, State Wide Fruit IPM Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Dave Schmitt, South Jersey Fruit IPM Program Associate, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of
Gloucester County

Light refreshments will be served.

The following NJ Pesticide Recertification Credits will be awarded
1 Unit CORE,    4 Units 1A,    3 Units 10,    4 Units PP2

Please RSVP for the meetings with a call to Kim Crommelin at 908.788.1338 or
kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Filed Under: Fruit, Tree Fruit
March 21, 2022

SAVE THE DATES! North Jersey RCE Educational Meetings for Fruit and Vegetable Growers

SAVE THE DATES!

North Jersey RCE Educational Meetings for Fruit and Vegetable Growers

 

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I

March 29, 2022 4:30-7:30pm

Rutgers University Snyder Research Farm Pittstown, NJ

 

North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting II

April 19, 2022 4:30-7:30pm

Alstede Farms Chester, NJ

 

North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting III

May 24, 2022 4:30-7:30pm

Phillips Farm Milford, NJ

 

Meetings will include tours of both research plots and commercial farm operations, and presentations by extension faculty and staff on current pests, horticultural issues and management techniques.

Light refreshments will be served for each meeting.

 

NJ Pesticide Recertification Credits are anticipated for all meetings.

Please RSVP for the meetings with a call to Kim Crommelin at 908.788.1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Filed Under: Fruit, Tree Fruit